Resources for DIY
On this page is a list of resources and tools I recommend to start making your own skincare products.
Recommended Ingredients, Reading Resources & Kitchen Tools for making lotion:
(Some of these are affiliate links, which means the price doesn't change for you, but we receive a small percentage of the sale)
I generally recommend refined shea butter for DIY skincare because unrefined can be extremely difficult to work with. If you're up for the challenge, I do recommend this company for unrefined shea butter, and it's on Amazon (I don't usually recommend buying ingredients off Amazon but this one I tested and approve of): https://amzn.to/31WQDVW (affiliate link)
Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals-, 2nd Edition: This is the ultimate text on essential oils. There are 400 comprehensive essential oil profiles and almost 4000 references. (affiliate link)
Food Scale: Look for one in both grams and ounces, that can hold up to 10 lbs (click photo for price) (affiliate link)
Slow Cooker/Crock Pot: I prefer the manual over the digital, small over big, and one with warm/low/high setting (click photo for price) (affiliate link)
Presto Pot: Excellent way to melt your ingredients quickly and maintain the melted mixture using the temperature control (affiliate link)
Instant Pot: if you're looking for another use for your Instant Pot, this should do it. Follow Lindsey's instructions here. (affiliate link)
Pyrex Glass Measuring Cups: These are perfect for not just measuring and pouring but if you're using the double boiler method, this is what I'd recommend. (affiliate link)
Silicone Molds: Yes, you can use them for baking or lotion-making as long as you keep them well cleaned and be aware that essential oil scent can potentially "stay" in the mold. Look for molds that have cavities that can hold .5 oz to up to 2.5 oz of lotion. Cavities that are too large can cause the lotion bar to crack. (click photo for price) (affiliate link)
Kitchen Aid Mixer: It doesn't have to just be for making skincare! Use it for your baking needs, too. This is ideal for your whipped body butter products. Choose one with a metal bowl. (click photo for price) (affiliate link)
Where to buy skincare ingredients:
From Nature With Love: http://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/
Bulk Apothecary: http://www.bulkapothecary.com/
For iron oxide: http://www.tbktrading.com
Epsom salt: http://www.sfsalt.com/epsom-salt
I generally recommend refined shea butter for DIY skincare because unrefined can be extremely difficult to work with. If you're up for the challenge, I do recommend this company for unrefined shea butter, and it's on Amazon (I don't usually recommend buying ingredients off Amazon but this one I tested and approve of): https://amzn.to/31WQDVW
Where to buy skincare supplies and containers:
Specialty Bottle: http://www.specialtybottle.com/
From Nature With Love: http://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/
Bulk Apothecary: http://www.bulkapothecary.com/
More packaging ideas for your skin care DIY projects:
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/hardlotion/