This is priceless information! I scream inside when I see people on social media using essential oils irresponsibly. Another very important consideration is our pets! Those who have pets etc. Do your research! Our fur family has sensitivities too for example, what you’re putting in your aromatherapy diffusers… Lavender is not ok for kitties. Don’t buy scented litter especially not lavender. Some incense can even be irritating or harmful. Anyway Thank You for this video ☮️💟🐝
I made a pumpkin clay mask from another you tuber. I was so excited and gave it away. Without testing it. When I used it. It burnt my face. I didn’t even use much fragrance I panicked and told everyone not to use it. And then eventually I bought your recommended ph tester. Making stuff is fun but could definitely be serious. Thanks for sharing. Love your videos
I often use essential oils but agree if not used wisely they can be dangerous. For example, my friend showed me a video that suggested using Oregano essential oil directly on the skin. But I explained to her if it is put directly on the skin it can cause a severe burning rash. Even if you use a carrier oil with it there is still a need to take care.
For any newbies, I’d like to recommend scenting with fragrant carrier oils if you are nervous about the math and measurement aspects of formulating. Although you really need to nail down these basics if you want to create your own products, safely. I believe Marie did a video recently about her fav naturally scented ingredients. Mine are dragon fruit seed oil and blueberry seed oil. Note that carrier oil scents/colours/consistencies can differ from company to company, batch to batch - for example, Marie always sources what sounds like a decadently-scented plum kernel oil but mine smells like nothing. But ask around and research and you’ll find good carrier oils. My highly-scented fruit seed carrier oils in Canada (where the scent pushes through the final formulated products) were from Soap & More FYI (no affiliation I’ve just been impressed with their product line, carrier oils in particular!).
I love blueberry seed oil! 5-10% makes my face cream slightly green and just slightly fragrant. My plum oil smells nice but my cranberry seed oil is completely odorless.
Glad I found you. I made your conditioning beard balm. It was there my Eyes were opened to how Complex it can be to Formulate a good product verses just make it. Lots of folks want to Make a video, make a product and not learn or research what they put in it. Most folks want a ingredient not tested on animals..lol Rats but don't realize that if you don't follow some rules or Technical Guied lines, you are going to make some thing that can harm you Human Rats. I had made a section in my note book rules and technical things before I found you. It's getting fuller. Thanks for great videos.
I am regularly horrified by the casual way people sling essential oils around, not to mention certain mlm’s that recommend that their “consultants” advise users to use neat essential oils on the skin, and to take essential oils internally!!!! NEVER apply neat essential oils to the skin and DEF NEVER ingest them!! These are strong chemical compounds, treat them with care and respect. And just to make this comment a little relevant, light scents are far more appealing than too much so if in doubt, look up your usage rates, and err on the light side.
Generally yes. But there are a handful that you can use neat, and can ingest a very few too. A few drops of new directions Ess Peppermint Oil in water can be wonderfully cooling. But you do have to be careful though, I have messed up, best proceed with utmost caution!
Almost done with your book, First a read through and next step is back to the beginning and make the projects. I have discovered using an essential oil calculator has been extremely helpful.
Absolute legend you are Marie. Thankyou SO MUCH! This is the information I've been searching for. I'll be reading all the partner blog posts particularly the one for this video. I think safe usage for all fragrances, eo's & natural fragrances too, is one of THE most crucial safety responsibilities for a skincare formulator and even soapmakers. Often I see people being way to cavalier about it all and that's actually pretty frightening..
You are my favourite youtuber Marie! Thank you for addressing all our queries... this is such a valuable and informative video for new formulators like me!!!!
I do love essential oils but I find it hard to formulate an elegant smelling product... I have created a few winners but I mainly find it hard due to the preservative smell. Naticide does tend to work well with floral scents. I have come to prefer using a couple of my favourite carrier oils to scent instead and I love the subtle scent.
I love your videos, and I especially appreciate this one. I am constantly looking for more information on essential oil use, thank you for this video! I also thank you for promoting formula Botanica, hit entices me more to take the course.
Thank you explaining things so easily and simply . Can you make a vidoe on natural surfactants and why they are so hard to stabilize or why they break down gums 🤗🤗💚💚
The thing about Dr. Pappas is that he signs off on these gc/ms reports for EO companies that claim their product is 100% pure, but the report clearly has unidentified or unknown constituents. That's pretty scary.... and when I asked the EO company about it, they said there are some things that are not yet known to science and could therefore not say what they are.....like WHAT? 😳
Hi Marie, Thank you for this great video! I do have a question. When using essential oils, why would we subtract from the water phase and not the oil phase? I would just assume to replace the oil for the oil?
Love your videos! Are there any scent neutralizers that you can recommend? I am sensitive to smell and am trying to make my products fragrance free. 💝💝
Hi Naomi! I would recommend sticking to ingredients that don't smell like anything rather than trying to add something to neutralize those smells. If you're already sensitive to things, it's easiest to just not include them rather than to try and cancel them out :)
What about no oils at all. A completely natural recipe without scents added. How about coconut oil, mango oil, shea butter with cornstarch. How about using natural vitamin e and c. How do we do that.
Is there anything I can do to make a fragrance or essential oil last longer in a shampoo or conditioner? I don't want to make it any more potent, I'd prefer the scent be subtle but I'd just like it to persist longer.
Thanks again for another great video! I find very difficult to mix a couple or a few different essential oils for an unique desirable scent. It’s very hard to know what it will smell like with how much or how little of essential oils to be added at the end of the formula (within its proper usage rate) even if the lotion is scentless to begin with. Is there a way to test out the blended scent ahead of time and without wasting too much product?
I have been meaning to ask you. Have you formulated a cleansing scalp scrub yet? ( ikoo makes one that I like) however, I'm sure you can do better! I was trying to find one on your channel. If so, can you direct me to it please? I just love everything you make! Thank you for sharing all your wonderful formulations with us! I really appreciate you! 💜💙
Yes I have! Search "scalp scrub" at www.humblebeeandme.com/search :) The blog is a much better place to look for stuff than TH-cam-I just have SO much more power to organize things. The videos are always linked in the free partner blog post ❤️ Happy making!
Hi! Since you do conditioners and body products and stuff- I was told that there are similar ingredients in fabric softener. I am specifically looking to make an anti static, scented dryer ball spray for my wool dryer balls. Do you have any recommendations? I see a lot of folks making it with conditioner, water and vinegar... but I was wondering if you had your own formulation from scratch? Thanks!
hi, sorry this is not about the subject of the video, but i can't find the emulsifying waxes that you use, i was wondering if Cetearyl Alcohol and Ceteareth-20 can be a complete emulsifying wax?
I have a question that’s semi-related, just something I’ve had in the back of my mind for quite a while. There are many young people these days who have started their own “slime stores” where they sell slime (basic slime: pva glue, borax and water), or what I had known as Nickelodeon’s Gak, when I was a kid. These slime makers/sellers will almost always add in fragrances (popular ones being those made by Nature’s Garden). They will haphazardly pour unmeasured “glugs” of the scent liquids into their batches of slime. Based on my understanding of the need to be very cautious with fragrances in product formulating, does this lack of awareness or concern for usage amounts seem like a potentially dangerous situation? Kids (and adults) buy slimes to touch and play with, resulting in a significant about of time where slime is in direct contact with skin, most often in the hands of young kids. What are you thoughts about this? I’m not a slime maker and this isn’t imperative in any way to me, it’s just something that’s been hanging around in my head, always popping up and wanting me to learn more about the issue. Thanks!
Damn I wish I was innovative. First they would need to use skin safe fragrance oils. Regardless of amounts little kids like to rub their eyes and nose ectera before washing. Then add on more fragrances then possibly the manufacturers recommendations is even more of a terrible idea. Even skin safe fragrances can lead to a reaction of some kind on some people. Especially kids not know what they are sensitive to yet or can develop. It is a terrible idea to buy these things. In my layman opinion.
Hi Mandy! In short, yes, this could definitely be problematic, and I'd steer clear of purchasing such products. Some fragrances do have really high safe usage rates, but some (especially ones made for candles rather than skincare products) have low-to-no usage rates for things people will be touching. And, as Tracy notes, kids love to get up close and personal with things in ways that can definitely increase exposure and risk. From a business point of view... the fragrance is likely to be the most expensive ingredient. Why use far more than required and create a potential safety risk at the same time? 😕
Thanks for this wonderfully informative video! I'd like to ask a question before I make an investment in a mixer. I'm planning on buying a good quality, and maybe too expensive overhead mixer. Do you think it's absolutely necessary when formulating larger quantities?
Thanks for watching! I'm afraid I'm not a good person to ask about equipment for making big batches as it's something I never do. I've managed 10+ years of formulating without an expensive overhead mixer, though :)
I haven't noticed that, though it does have a sort of chemically scent to it that I don't love. Thankfully it's soft and easily masked with some hydrosol or any other scented ingredient :)
hello, I'm trying to soften shea butter to make it easier to apply. I tried to remove the stearic fatty acid from the shea butter through dry fraction, which theoretically should make it softer, but this turns out to be difficult to do. so now I thought to buy oleic fatty acid and add that to the shea butter. do you think this would work?
Would you by any chance know what category a body scrub would be? I always look at all the data sheets, and yet I never see scrubs. I am trying to figure out the proper ratios but can't seem to find a definite answer. Any information is beyond greatly appreciated!!! ❤️
Marie, thank you for this information. Now, I worry that I purchased a ton of essential oils from my local TJMAXX, and I wonder now if they are safe to be using in my soap products. They were not expensive and they say 100% essential oils, but I'm second guessing now.
Hi! I recommend looking up Cyclomethicone in the Humblebee & Me DIY Encyclopedia (www.humblebeeandme.com/diy-encyclopedia/) and looking at the substitutions listed there as LuxGlide N5 is supposed to work as a cyclomethicone alternative. You could also look for other suppliers; I'm sure other places sell it. www.humblebeeandme.com/resources/ Happy making!
so when using say like brambleberrys cashmere fragrance if the max is 2% thats saying 2% of say like 159 oz ( 4535.92) which would be my batch size of my body product? Trying to make sure i understand clearly. And from what it tells me i can safely use 3.20oz (90.72g) of fragrance for this batch (for a strong scent).
Hi! If you were making a 100oz batch, you could use up to 2oz of fragrance if the maximum usage level for the type of product you're making is 2% :) 2% of 159 = 159 x 0.002 = 3.18 oz Happy making!
Higher than 1 percent is perfectly acceptable if it's for things such as a pain relief lotion that needs a higher concentration in order to be effective, but education needs to be provided so that the person using it understands it's not for prolonged use.
The free partner blog post contains HEAPS more info! Read it @ www.humblebeeandme.com/gently-scent-natural-lotions/ ❤️
This is priceless information! I scream inside when I see people on social media using essential oils irresponsibly. Another very important consideration is our pets! Those who have pets etc. Do your research! Our fur family has sensitivities too for example, what you’re putting in your aromatherapy diffusers… Lavender is not ok for kitties. Don’t buy scented litter especially not lavender. Some incense can even be irritating or harmful. Anyway Thank You for this video ☮️💟🐝
I made a pumpkin clay mask from another you tuber. I was so excited and gave it away. Without testing it. When I used it. It burnt my face. I didn’t even use much fragrance I panicked and told everyone not to use it. And then eventually I bought your recommended ph tester. Making stuff is fun but could definitely be serious. Thanks for sharing. Love your videos
I often use essential oils but agree if not used wisely they can be dangerous. For example, my friend showed me a video that suggested using Oregano essential oil directly on the skin. But I explained to her if it is put directly on the skin it can cause a severe burning rash. Even if you use a carrier oil with it there is still a need to take care.
For any newbies, I’d like to recommend scenting with fragrant carrier oils if you are nervous about the math and measurement aspects of formulating. Although you really need to nail down these basics if you want to create your own products, safely. I believe Marie did a video recently about her fav naturally scented ingredients.
Mine are dragon fruit seed oil and blueberry seed oil. Note that carrier oil scents/colours/consistencies can differ from company to company, batch to batch - for example, Marie always sources what sounds like a decadently-scented plum kernel oil but mine smells like nothing. But ask around and research and you’ll find good carrier oils.
My highly-scented fruit seed carrier oils in Canada (where the scent pushes through the final formulated products) were from Soap & More FYI (no affiliation I’ve just been impressed with their product line, carrier oils in particular!).
I love blueberry seed oil! 5-10% makes my face cream slightly green and just slightly fragrant. My plum oil smells nice but my cranberry seed oil is completely odorless.
Glad I found you. I made your conditioning beard balm. It was there my Eyes were opened to how Complex it can be to Formulate a good product verses just make it. Lots of folks want to Make a video, make a product and not learn or research what they put in it.
Most folks want a ingredient not tested on animals..lol Rats but don't realize that if you don't follow some rules or Technical Guied lines, you are going to make some thing that can harm you Human Rats.
I had made a section in my note book rules and technical things before I found you. It's getting fuller.
Thanks for great videos.
I am so overwhelmed this is so much information!!
I am regularly horrified by the casual way people sling essential oils around, not to mention certain mlm’s that recommend that their “consultants” advise users to use neat essential oils on the skin, and to take essential oils internally!!!!
NEVER apply neat essential oils to the skin and DEF NEVER ingest them!!
These are strong chemical compounds, treat them with care and respect.
And just to make this comment a little relevant, light scents are far more appealing than too much so if in doubt, look up your usage rates, and err on the light side.
Generally yes. But there are a handful that you can use neat, and can ingest a very few too. A few drops of new directions Ess Peppermint Oil in water can be wonderfully cooling. But you do have to be careful though, I have messed up, best proceed with utmost caution!
I'm thrilled that you decided to post about this subject. Such a detailed post full of helpful information - thank you! ❤️
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Almost done with your book, First a read through and next step is back to the beginning and make the projects. I have discovered using an essential oil calculator has been extremely helpful.
❤️ Can you share a link to the calculator you're using?
Absolute legend you are Marie. Thankyou SO MUCH! This is the information I've been searching for. I'll be reading all the partner blog posts particularly the one for this video. I think safe usage for all fragrances, eo's & natural fragrances too, is one of THE most crucial safety responsibilities for a skincare formulator and even soapmakers. Often I see people being way to cavalier about it all and that's actually pretty frightening..
I only been watching you for years! Well, I do browse others but I use your recipes and instructions You're like the professional dyi-er :P
You are my favourite youtuber Marie! Thank you for addressing all our queries... this is such a valuable and informative video for new formulators like me!!!!
You are so welcome! ❤️
I made the mistake with essential oils in a clay mask. I did it as well in a sugar scrub, but it was much more mild. Thankfully, i didn't sell either.
I do love essential oils but I find it hard to formulate an elegant smelling product... I have created a few winners but I mainly find it hard due to the preservative smell. Naticide does tend to work well with floral scents. I have come to prefer using a couple of my favourite carrier oils to scent instead and I love the subtle scent.
This was excellent information! In-depth and concise. You shared so many great resources. Thank you so much!
I love your videos, and I especially appreciate this one. I am constantly looking for more information on essential oil use, thank you for this video! I also thank you for promoting formula Botanica, hit entices me more to take the course.
❤️ Thanks for watching!
I don't use synthetic fragrance oils at all in any of my selling products
Hola, podrías poner para q TH-cam transcriba lo que decís en español? Gracias ❤️
My thing to be safe about essential oils. Lavender oil is most popular, I only use 3 drops.
You have so many videos, I hate to wait through them all when I am looking for pain management, do you have a recipe where you use Arnica?
I use way less than yall do.. why. Bc ppl have colognes. Don't always match. So I offer unscented and scented. I add more in bath products
Thank you explaining things so easily and simply . Can you make a vidoe on natural surfactants and why they are so hard to stabilize or why they break down gums 🤗🤗💚💚
Thanks for watching!
I'll keep it in mind-thanks for the suggestion!
The thing about Dr. Pappas is that he signs off on these gc/ms reports for EO companies that claim their product is 100% pure, but the report clearly has unidentified or unknown constituents. That's pretty scary.... and when I asked the EO company about it, they said there are some things that are not yet known to science and could therefore not say what they are.....like WHAT? 😳
Hi Marie, Thank you for this great video! I do have a question. When using essential oils, why would we subtract from the water phase and not the oil phase? I would just assume to replace the oil for the oil?
Did you know that at some point back in time Young living essential oils had some issues about fake oils as well?
Love your videos! Are there any scent neutralizers that you can recommend? I am sensitive to smell and am trying to make my products fragrance free. 💝💝
Hi Naomi! I would recommend sticking to ingredients that don't smell like anything rather than trying to add something to neutralize those smells. If you're already sensitive to things, it's easiest to just not include them rather than to try and cancel them out :)
What about no oils at all. A completely natural recipe without scents added. How about coconut oil, mango oil, shea butter with cornstarch. How about using natural vitamin e and c. How do we do that.
Is there anything I can do to make a fragrance or essential oil last longer in a shampoo or conditioner? I don't want to make it any more potent, I'd prefer the scent be subtle but I'd just like it to persist longer.
Thanks again for another great video! I find very difficult to mix a couple or a few different essential oils for an unique desirable scent. It’s very hard to know what it will smell like with how much or how little of essential oils to be added at the end of the formula (within its proper usage rate) even if the lotion is scentless to begin with. Is there a way to test out the blended scent ahead of time and without wasting too much product?
I have been meaning to ask you. Have you formulated a cleansing scalp scrub yet? ( ikoo makes one that I like) however, I'm sure you can do better! I was trying to find one on your channel. If so, can you direct me to it please? I just love everything you make! Thank you for sharing all your wonderful formulations with us! I really appreciate you! 💜💙
Yes I have! Search "scalp scrub" at www.humblebeeandme.com/search :) The blog is a much better place to look for stuff than TH-cam-I just have SO much more power to organize things. The videos are always linked in the free partner blog post ❤️ Happy making!
Hi! Since you do conditioners and body products and stuff- I was told that there are similar ingredients in fabric softener. I am specifically looking to make an anti static, scented dryer ball spray for my wool dryer balls. Do you have any recommendations? I see a lot of folks making it with conditioner, water and vinegar... but I was wondering if you had your own formulation from scratch? Thanks!
Great as always, thank you so much ❤
Is rosehip oil all natural?
hi, sorry this is not about the subject of the video, but i can't find the emulsifying waxes that you use, i was wondering if Cetearyl Alcohol and Ceteareth-20 can be a complete emulsifying wax?
I love ur hair cut
Thank you so much! ❤️
I have a question that’s semi-related, just something I’ve had in the back of my mind for quite a while. There are many young people these days who have started their own “slime stores” where they sell slime (basic slime: pva glue, borax and water), or what I had known as Nickelodeon’s Gak, when I was a kid. These slime makers/sellers will almost always add in fragrances (popular ones being those made by Nature’s Garden). They will haphazardly pour unmeasured “glugs” of the scent liquids into their batches of slime. Based on my understanding of the need to be very cautious with fragrances in product formulating, does this lack of awareness or concern for usage amounts seem like a potentially dangerous situation? Kids (and adults) buy slimes to touch and play with, resulting in a significant about of time where slime is in direct contact with skin, most often in the hands of young kids. What are you thoughts about this? I’m not a slime maker and this isn’t imperative in any way to me, it’s just something that’s been hanging around in my head, always popping up and wanting me to learn more about the issue. Thanks!
Damn I wish I was innovative. First they would need to use skin safe fragrance oils. Regardless of amounts little kids like to rub their eyes and nose ectera before washing. Then add on more fragrances then possibly the manufacturers recommendations is even more of a terrible idea. Even skin safe fragrances can lead to a reaction of some kind on some people. Especially kids not know what they are sensitive to yet or can develop. It is a terrible idea to buy these things. In my layman opinion.
Hi Mandy! In short, yes, this could definitely be problematic, and I'd steer clear of purchasing such products.
Some fragrances do have really high safe usage rates, but some (especially ones made for candles rather than skincare products) have low-to-no usage rates for things people will be touching. And, as Tracy notes, kids love to get up close and personal with things in ways that can definitely increase exposure and risk.
From a business point of view... the fragrance is likely to be the most expensive ingredient. Why use far more than required and create a potential safety risk at the same time? 😕
What are your thoughts on eocalc? It’s a pretty popular site for essential oil usage, but is it reputable?
Thanks!
Hi can you tell me the name of the tiny scales you are using, please :).
I would like to make a liptint business but I dont have some product like polyamide 3 , can I substitute with another product please answer me !
Thanks for this wonderfully informative video! I'd like to ask a question before I make an investment in a mixer. I'm planning on buying a good quality, and maybe too expensive overhead mixer. Do you think it's absolutely necessary when formulating larger quantities?
Thanks for watching!
I'm afraid I'm not a good person to ask about equipment for making big batches as it's something I never do. I've managed 10+ years of formulating without an expensive overhead mixer, though :)
@@HumblebeeAndMe thanks for the reply!
Are mentthol crystals considered 'essential oil or natural fragrance oil? What would be its maximum usage rate for menthol crystals in soap?
You would need to check with the menthol crystal supplier for their suggested safe usage rate. Most suppliers will be different.
Hi ! Do you notice Euxyll 903 change scents few days later ?
I haven't noticed that, though it does have a sort of chemically scent to it that I don't love. Thankfully it's soft and easily masked with some hydrosol or any other scented ingredient :)
hello, I'm trying to soften shea butter to make it easier to apply. I tried to remove the stearic fatty acid from the shea butter through dry fraction, which theoretically should make it softer, but this turns out to be difficult to do. so now I thought to buy oleic fatty acid and add that to the shea butter. do you think this would work?
It’s crazy how some essential oils will completely dominate a typical sized formula at just one drop, Davana oil comes to mind
Very well explained mam, thank you so much mam
Thanks for watching!
I’ve tried to go to the free botanical course but I was blocked.
How can I solve this issue? Thx
Would you by any chance know what category a body scrub would be? I always look at all the data sheets, and yet I never see scrubs. I am trying to figure out the proper ratios but can't seem to find a definite answer. Any information is beyond greatly appreciated!!! ❤️
I think a scrub would be category 9, Products with body and hand exposure, primarily rinse-off :)
@Humblebee & Me thank you so much for the response! I read your article regarding this scrub, and it's very informative as well. Thank you 😊
Marie, thank you for this information. Now, I worry that I purchased a ton of essential oils from my local TJMAXX, and I wonder now if they are safe to be using in my soap products. They were not expensive and they say 100% essential oils, but I'm second guessing now.
Most likely not. Check out tye ingredients. In my experience, those can he used in humidifiers not skin. Sucks, I know
Hi, what ingredients can be alternate for luxglide N5? They don't sell anymore in wholesale supplies? I need some ideas, thank you
Hi! I recommend looking up Cyclomethicone in the Humblebee & Me DIY Encyclopedia (www.humblebeeandme.com/diy-encyclopedia/) and looking at the substitutions listed there as LuxGlide N5 is supposed to work as a cyclomethicone alternative.
You could also look for other suppliers; I'm sure other places sell it. www.humblebeeandme.com/resources/
Happy making!
Thanks for your response. I found it but it was in Canada from, shipping cost is expensive
so when using say like brambleberrys cashmere fragrance if the max is 2% thats saying 2% of say like 159 oz ( 4535.92) which would be my batch size of my body product? Trying to make sure i understand clearly. And from what it tells me i can safely use 3.20oz (90.72g) of fragrance for this batch (for a strong scent).
Hi! If you were making a 100oz batch, you could use up to 2oz of fragrance if the maximum usage level for the type of product you're making is 2% :)
2% of 159 = 159 x 0.002 = 3.18 oz
Happy making!
What is the difference between a natural fragrance oil and a fragrance oil?
The source of the ingredients-natural or synthetic :) There's links to learn more in the free partner blog post!
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I once made a bath bomb with cinnamon bark essential oil. I was in fire😵😵😵😵😲😲😲😲😳😳
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Cinnamon oil can peel paint off of furniture. I believe you were on fire.
Higher than 1 percent is perfectly acceptable if it's for things such as a pain relief lotion that needs a higher concentration in order to be effective, but education needs to be provided so that the person using it understands it's not for prolonged use.
hey Marie please do u have an email address I can send messages to ?