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ahutchins9

Post subject: lotion bar broke in half

Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 3:29 pm

Joined: Thu Jun 07, 2012 4:10 pm
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Location: Lewisville, NC

I made some lotion bars and when i unmolded them they broke in half. I think i might have used to much cornstarch. Is there any way to fix them? Maybe add more wax? My basic recipe without the cornstarch is
.50 shea butter
.50 mango butter
.75 peach kernel oil
.75 candelia wax
How much cornstarch should I use for this to make less greasy. I have those little .15 cc things used for colorants

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: lotion bar broke in half

Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 8:18 pm

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Location: Mistress Of Lather

Candelilla wax is a brittle wax. Try adding more liquid oil.

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Mellifera

Post subject: Re: lotion bar broke in half

Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2012 6:52 am

Joined: Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:39 am
Posts: 731
Location: New York

I've only used beeswax, but I've never had them break. What kind of mold did you use?

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