jilliank Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I am a new member of the forum, but have visited many times reading other posts. I have been experimenting with different lotions, but have been running into the same problem lately. The lotions just don't have a lasting moisturizing effect. Within 10-15 minutes my skin is feeling dry again. I asked a few friends to try as well (because I thought it could just be my overly dry skin), but they experienced the same thing. I used shea butter, coconut oil, and a small amount of avocado oil- so it should be very moisturizing, but it just wont last long. Does anyone have any tips or pointers? I would really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauramw71 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I THINK, not 100% sure, but avocado is a "drier" oil, so maybe you might want to switch to something not so dry? Maybe some jojoba? I'm sure someone with better info than me will be chiming to help you better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBE Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 lauramw71 is right... avocado is a "dry" oil. If you want something very moisturizing, try something heavier, like olive, or maybe rice bran. Or maybe tweak your recipe and lower your water % to make a more thicker and indulgent cream instead of a lotion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmd Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 What ratio water/butters/oils are you using? I use up to 25% Shea in my lotion, and it's very moisturizing. It makes a really thick lotion, though. You can also try adding a little Cocoa Butter, if you have some on hand, which will give your lotions a more protective feel to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauramw71 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I wanted to make a whipped butter that wasn't greasy. So I used mango butter, FCO, and avocado. Well, it was just a tad greasy but it did NOT feel very good. My skin felt drier after I used that than before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jilliank Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 That's interesting because the research I have done actually says avocado is good for dry, sensitive skin. It has a lot of fatty acids which actually moisturize. I used 45% oil/butters-20% shea, 20% coconut oil, and 5% avocado oil. I didn't use very much water either (45%), with the hopes that it would make it more moisturizing with out the water. I guess I'll just have to keep playing with the proportions. I was hoping someone might have once been in a similar situation and found a solution. Thank you all for your comments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adillenal Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 For me personally I find coconut oil to feel dry to my skin. I love Rice Bran Oil though with shea butter for a lotion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauramw71 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Oh avocado is definately one that's good for your skin. But it feels drier than some other oils. Have you looked at Swifts blog? http://www.swiftcraftymonkey.blogspot.com/ She has amazing information there and you can find information about different oils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3bees~1flower Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 there's no moisture in oils and butters only...moisture comes from water. that's why they do nothing for me. i can only use water based products. the moisture comes from the water, the oils/butters seal in that moisture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 You could be sensitive to the coconut oil, I can't even use it in soap, never mind lotion. I would try switching the CO for hemp oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychellec Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 (edited) Include some humectants like glycerin, sodium lactate, honeyquat, etc. They will continue to draw moisture into the skin. I often use 5% humectants (combo of glycerin and SL or honeyquat) and those lotions leave my skin the softest. And try some greasier oils like rice bran or sesame. Avocado oil is nourishing to skin but dry in feel. And cetyl alcohol seems to make my lotions feel softer longer. HTH!Also throw in some barrier ingredients like dimethicone. It will add glide and hold moisture in; I never make lotion (or almost anything) without it. Allantoin and panthenol also have some barrier and humectant qualities as well. Edited March 24, 2011 by mychellec Dimethicone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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