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My only problem now that I figured out why my shea was going grainy is that my face lotion is too greasy. I want it a little greasy, but it sits on top of my skin for too long. The first time I made lotion I just added shea and vitamin E to a lotion base, and it was perfect texture and consistency. Then I found this board and learned that I'm probably diluting the preservative. So I have tried using different oils and butters but can't get the lotion the way I like it. I've been reading about lotions, and I'm afraid adding water and preservative will make it too thin, and I don't want to add too much to my facial lotion. If I get some kaolin clay to add in, will it cut the grease while keeping it a thick lotion without watering it down? Any other suggestions?

For this recipe I used Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil, Grapeseed Oil, and Vitamin E.

Lotion bars are made with oils and butter. They will be greasy; especially the shea. Try some cornstarch in your formula to cut down on the greasiness or use lighter weight oils like almond or lighter butter like mango.

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Irena
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I used a little bit of Kaolin clay .. its nice .. but cornstrach would work too.

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If you love the way it was when you added it to the base, why don't you figure out if you need additional preservative (usually they tell you the % of additives you can use without adding in more preservative) and, if you need more preservative, just add it? I don't use bases and haven't ever, but from what I have read I think this is possible. ????

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Tammy

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Irena
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