Finished Massage Bar
There is great serenity in taking a moment for yourself. Whether it is in the morning, evening or sometime in the day, taking time to practice self care really helps with your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Today I wanted to make some massage bars for everyone who needs that moment. Come join me!
Weighing Castor Oil, Cyclomethicone and Dimethicone
I really like this massage bar because it glides on smoothly without feeling greasy or heavy. After running the bar up and down my arm several times, I was pleased with how velvety my skin feels. It feels dewy and fresh! In fact, I almost can’t believe I just applied a massage bar. It is deceptively light. I am in love!
| Ingredients Castor Oil Cyclomethicone Dimethicone Conditioning Emulsifier Beeswax Cocoa Butter, White Mango Butter |
Equipment Scale Microwave Safe Container Spoons Pipettes |
Recipe:
| Recipe in Grams 57.5 grams Castor Oil 230 grams Cyclomethicone 172.5 grams Dimethicone 57.5 grams Conditioning Emulsifier 172.5 grams Beeswax 172.5 grams Cocoa Butter, White 287.5 grams Mango Butter |
Recipe in Ounces 2.03 oz Castor Oil 8.11 oz Cyclomethicone 6.08 oz Dimethicone 2.03 oz Conditioning Emulsifier 6.08 oz Beeswax 6.08 oz Cocoa Butter, White 10.14 oz Mango Butter |
Recipe in Percentages 5% Castor Oil 20% Cyclomethicone 15% Dimethicone 5% Conditioning Emulsifier 15% Beeswax 15% Cocoa Butter, White 25% Mango Butter |
Weighing Waxes and Oils
Weigh everything into a microwave safe container. Heat gently until everything is completely melted. This took about 3 minutes for me.
If you are familiar with making lip balms and other salves, you know that there is a point that the mixture will become crystal clear. DO NOT expect that from this mixture. This recipe can be 160°F and it will still be cloudy, even though everything is melted.
Heating Mixture
I recommend using your trusty thermometer for this project to prevent super-heating it. Stir the mixture well. Keep an eye out for anything that has not melted yet. If you see anything, keep stirring. The heat and the mild agitation with help your oils and waxes melt.
Heated and Mixed Mixture
Fill the mini deodorant tubes and allow to cool. Cap, label and enjoy!
Wow! That is H-O-T!
what quantity does this make? thanks
Betty,
This recipe will make 100 of the mini deodorant tubes. Cheers!
Taylor
This sounds really interesting. I have regular emulsifying wax, how would this change the recipe and quality of texture in the final product?
Audrey,
This would make it a little less silky and velvety on the skin. Otherwise, it
shouldn’t change the recipe too much.
Taylor
Hi,
I received a sample of the Simple Massage Bar with an order, it’s very nice, but what is the scent?
Thanks!
Kathy
Kathy,
Can you believe that I didn’t add any scent at all? The odor you are smelling is from the beeswax.
It is so sweet and phenomenal. Enjoy!
Taylor