Christine Flapp Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 I made a balm with a very small amt. of lanolin which melted completely; however, after it hardened the lanolin stayed on top which looks molted. What did I do wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilona Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Did you use an emulsifyer?What ingredients did you mix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaW Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 I use lanolin in a foot balm I make. I melt it with soy wax and then add the shea, emu etc. I whip it up with the mixer and I haven't had a problem with it not incorporating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Flapp Posted August 29, 2006 Author Share Posted August 29, 2006 I use lanolin in a foot balm I make. I melt it with soy wax and then add the shea, emu etc. I whip it up with the mixer and I haven't had a problem with it not incorporating.Is the ratio the same with soy wax? I tried that once but it did not work as the mixture was too thin. I then added beeswax which made it too waxy so I discarded everything. Where do you buy your soy wax? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Flapp Posted August 29, 2006 Author Share Posted August 29, 2006 I added a bit of lanolin as an afterthought which obviously is why specs floated to the top; I remelted it several times which did not help. The balm is great but not something you would sell because the finished product doesn't look professional. Thanks to everyone who replied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Flapp Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 I use lanolin in a foot balm I make. I melt it with soy wax and then add the shea, emu etc. I whip it up with the mixer and I haven't had a problem with it not incorporating.Who is the best supplier for soy? Do you use the same ratio as beeswax? I tried soy once but the mixture did not thicken no matter what I added so I wasted everything. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Before I bought soy for making candles I bought a small amount from MMS for a soap recipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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