Lotion Bar and Solid Perfume Formulations

Here are some guidelines and sample formulations for creating a solid lotion bar and a solid perfume that are white in color.

Lotion Bar Formulation

A basic formula for a solid lotion bar typically includes a blend of waxes, butters, and oils. To achieve a white color, use white beeswax and refined or naturally white butters and light-colored oils.

Here is a sample starting formula:

• White Beeswax (such as Natural White Beeswax (USA, Melting 62C, Deodorized) or Synthetic White Beeswax (Melting 62C)): 25%
• Shea Butter (Refined, Deodorised) or Kokum Butter (Refined) or Sweet Almond Butter: 40%
• Sweet Almond Oil (Cold-Pressed) or Jojoba Oil (Clear - Deodorized): 34%
• Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate): 1%

Adjust the percentage of beeswax to control hardness. Increase beeswax for a harder bar, decrease for a softer bar.

Solid Perfume Formulation

A simple solid perfume can be made with a blend of wax and oil, plus fragrance. To achieve a white color, use white beeswax and a light-colored oil.

Here is a sample starting formula, based on the suggestion provided in the forum:

• White Beeswax (such as Natural White Beeswax (USA, Melting 62C, Deodorized) or Synthetic White Beeswax (Melting 62C)): 12%
• Sweet Almond Oil (Cold-Pressed) or Jojoba Oil (Clear - Deodorized): 83%
• Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate): 0.5%
• Fragrance Oil: 4.5%

You can adjust the percentage of fragrance oil based on your desired scent strength.

General Instructions

To make both the lotion bar and solid perfume, gently heat the solid ingredients (wax and butter if used in the lotion bar) and oil together until fully melted. Add Vitamin E and fragrance oil (for solid perfume) after removing from heat and the mixture has cooled slightly but is still liquid. Pour into molds and let cool completely until solid.