Massage Bars at the HSCG Conference

Taylor and I have been having a blast at the Handmade Soap & Cosmetic Guild Conference this week. We’ve been giving away a little goodie bag to everyone who stops at our booth that features Katy’s Blueberry Lip Balm and a massage bar. This massage bar has been getting TONS of rave reviews and I had to share the recipe with you again. Taylor originally shared this recipe on January 11th and this simple recipe is truly amazing! With no further ado, here is her complete post!

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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!

Finished Massage Bar

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

Weigh everything into a microwave safe container. Heat gently until everything is completely melted. This took about 3 minutes for me.

Weighing Waxes and Oils

Heating Mixture

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.

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

Wow! That is H-O-T!

Fill the mini deodorant tubes and allow to cool. Cap, label and enjoy!