Hemp Lotion Kit (from scratch)

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Directions:

   • Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Kit Reference Instruction
   • Animal Testing Statement

Average Customer Rating:

(14 Reviews)

PRODUCT REVIEWS

Garnett • Arkansas Date Submitted:  02/02/2020

"Love the Lotion" COMMENTS:  First time I have ever made lotion. I had a question about how hot the water should really be but haven’t heard back yet. Everyone’s microwave is different. The lotion itself is AWESOME!! I love the recipe!! The bottles that are included with the kit are useless. The lotion is so thick...you can’t get it out of the bottles. A large mouth container would be much better. I filled 2 of the lotion containers with the kit and I’m going to have to cut them open so I can add the lotion to a proper container. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • The Lotion is awesome • Bottle containers included are useless

Suzanne • Pennsylvania Date Submitted:  11/25/2019 I Recommend This Product!

"Hemp Lotion Kit" COMMENTS:  I thought I had everything to make this lotion, but I forgot to order the Hemp Butter. I substituted Aloe Butter in place of the Hemp Butter and the results are amazing. This is my new favorite lotion recipe. It absorbs wonderfully and the rainforest scent is light, not overpowering. I just may begin to use this recipe as my standard for all fragrances. That is how much I like it! PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Absorption, not greasy • Fragance

RICARDO • New York Date Submitted:  10/02/2019

"Call it cream, not lotion" COMMENTS:  The lotion was so easy to prepare and easy to poor into the bottles, but next day it was so thick that it was impossible to apply. The lotion doesn't come out of the bottle even after strong shaking. I would sell this as a cream, and with another type of container. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • FO • Too thick for the container

Lanna • Pennsylvania Date Submitted:  05/29/2019 I Recommend This Product!

"Hemp Lotion Kit! Love!" COMMENTS:  I really liked this kit! I will make it again for sure! The lotion is a dryer lotion. So it isn't oily on your skin, yet it is silky. I also like the rainforest scent that came with the kit. But I am sure this lotion would be popular in any scent because the texture is awesome. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Non greasy • Scent is nice • Color is pretty • Might be too thick for bottles? • Might do better in jars?

Paula • Ohio Date Submitted:  01/25/2019 I Recommend This Product!

"Great kit! " COMMENTS:  I enjoyed making this kit. It was so easy and I loved the fragrance. I would definitely recommend purchasing this product. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Easy to make • Smell • Nothing

Gwendolyn • California Date Submitted:  01/22/2019 I Recommend This Product!

"The most luxurious lotion!" COMMENTS:  This was the first time that I made lotion from scratch. After reading the reviews, I purchased the kit and what a lovely lotion it makes! The instructions were easy to follow but have your oz and grams figured out ahead of time as some of the products are in pounds - even the very small amounts. This made four 8 oz bottles, five 4 oz bottles and five 2 oz bottles. I will use a different fragrance next time as I didn't care for the fragrance that came with the kit. A couple of tips: 1. if you want to make the bottles different fragrances or not have to fill all of the bottles at one time, have a clean and sanitized bucket ready. That way, you can make up just what you need and store the rest. 2. It is wonderfully thick and easy to put into the bottles with a clean quart size baggie. Place the baggie inside a glass jar for ease of filling up the baggie. Just try to snip a smidgen off at the corner of the baggie. If your hole is too large, it's difficult to fill the bottle. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Instructions • Quality of bottles • Please use grams or ounces

Rebecca • Texas Date Submitted:  09/29/2018 I Recommend This Product!

"Love this kit!" COMMENTS:  This was the first lotion for me to make. The directions were easy to follow, and the lotion turned out wonderful! I did, however, make a big mess on the first batch as I attempted to get it in the bottles. Like other people have suggested, using an icing decorating bag is the way to go. I did substitute the FO for another more fit for the season. Will definitely buy again! PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • End product is wonderful • Easy to follow recipe • Didn't really like the FO

Elizabeth • Illinois Date Submitted:  09/25/2018 I Recommend This Product!

"Love This" COMMENTS:  Lotion came together great and smells fantastic. Very easy to follow and works great PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters

Andrea • Massachusetts Date Submitted:  09/25/2018 I Recommend This Product!

"Great Kit!" COMMENTS:  Great Kit. Easy to made, sold well. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Easy • Sold well

Terre • Indiana Date Submitted:  11/08/2017 I Recommend This Product!

"I am so happy with how this turned out." COMMENTS:  I made this for the first time and it turned out great! I was amazed. I think the water was a bit too cool because it got thick really fast. It is a bit too thick for these bottles so I am going to use a pump style top for it instead. It feels so great on your skin. It is now my favorite lotion. Men and women like the scent too. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • feel on skin • a bit too thick

Rebecca • Washington Date Submitted:  05/13/2016 I Recommend This Product!

"Amazing product" COMMENTS:  This lotion is the silkiest I've ever felt. It is so light and smooth, and soaks in quickly, but the skin stays moisturized for hours! It was a huge hit at the farmers market. I used different scents other than rainforest and customers really loved it. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Texture • Hydration • Smooth feel

E R • Ohio Date Submitted:  02/21/2016 I Recommend This Product!

"Spa owner/ Esthetician, Massage Therapist " COMMENTS:  I have been making this lotion for years and it's m favorite. Thick and creamy, great for face, hand and body. I would like to be able to pick out a EO and not be stuck with a FO when buying the kit PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Everything

Jacquelyn • Ohio Date Submitted:  07/10/2014 I Recommend This Product!

"Hemp Lotion " COMMENTS:  This product is amazing! I absolutely loved it and my customers are going crazy over how awesome it is. This lotion is super moisturizing. I use essential oils and they smell amazing. The only issues is the oils do not always blend well and when bottles are around any heat at all, the oils separate. PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • moisturizing • smell • price • better bonding agent

Tena • Texas Date Submitted:  10/12/2013 I Recommend This Product!

"The Best" COMMENTS:   I made this kit last night and at first it seemed like it was taking for ever to thicken but once it begin it went fast... I have to say this is one of the best Lotions I have ever felt, I can clearly see why they call it the driest oils it absorbs fast! Plus there is plenty in the kit to make several batches !! I love it... thanks tena PRODUCT USED IN:   Lotions, Creams & Butters THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Love the smell • love the feel of this lotion • plenty to make several batches • Nothing!

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"Can fresh pasteurized goat milk be used in any of these lotion recipes? If so, how would I adjust water and preservative?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Sandra   |   December 16, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This is something you will have to research, depending on the rest of your recipe.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 17, 2021 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Is it possible to make a large batch of this and leave out the fragrance oil, then reheat and add fragrance later? I sell lotion and want to make a large batch, then add fragrance to smaller portions as customers order specific scents. Would this be ok as long as the temperature doesn't get hot enough to make the preservative ineffective?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Kelley   |   November 21, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes, you cam do this!   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 23, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Hi there, I’m wanting to add green tea butter to this recipe. How much should I add? Thank you " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Amy   |   September 13, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer You would want to replace some or all of the current butter in this recipe. The recipe has been formulated with these exact ingredients. Adding an additional butter can change the outcome of the lotion.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 13, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"What butter can I substitute fod th hemp butter?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Abeni   |   June 21, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer You can substitute most butters for the hemp (mango, shea, any butter blend) but you do need to test the product for performance when making any substitution. Substituting the hemp butter will change the feel and look of this lotion.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 21, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Is there an error in the description of this kit? This did not come with enough ingredients to make 24 bottles of lotion. " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Stephanie    |   January 31, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We do apologize - this was an error. The kit makes 8 bottles of lotion. We have corrected this on our website.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 31, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can I make these into lotion bars?? If so, what do i substitute to really firm it up for a bar?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Kelly   |   December 11, 2018 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer I would not recommend this for a lotion bar. We have lots of good lotion bar recipes in the Handmade 101 library. Those have all been tested for performance.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 11, 2018 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Made this lotion today and love it! However, on my 3rd batch, it looks like the oils are separating some. What did I do wrong on this batch. It looked fine when I was bottling it!??" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Rebecca   |   September 29, 2018 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer As the lotion cools, if it has not emulsified properly, it will separate. Always make sure the waxes have completely melted before adding the water. Also, make sure to stick blend or hand mix well until it starts to thicken. If letting the lotion cool before packaging, be sure to mix often to keep the lotion emulsified.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 02, 2018 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Could you please clarify the directions on step #7 ? Do you mean 0.64 oz of Vitamin E and 0.64 oz of fragrance? " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Rebecca   |   September 12, 2018 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We have updated these directions so they should make more sense. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 13, 2018 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"IS THIS LOTION OKAY TO LABEL AS VEGAN FRIENDLY?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: MaLiesa   |   February 15, 2018 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We do feel this can be a vegan product but you may want to research the ingredients to make your own decision.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 19, 2018 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I made this and it came out gritty. Is this because I didn't microwave it long enough. If so is there any way to fix it " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Steven   |   August 22, 2017 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We are not sure why your lotion feels gritty. If you did not completely melt the wax, that might be what you are feeling but it would also not completely emulsify the lotion so it would be more watery. Unfortunately, there would be no way to fix this.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 23, 2017 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"What is the shelf life for this? I thought hemp oil could go bad in a shorter time than other oils--fc" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Francy   |   June 16, 2017 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer The lotion is best used within one year. The recipe contains Vitamin E which is an anti-oxidant to help keep the oils and butters from going rancid.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 16, 2017 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I just made my first batch of Hemp Lotion from scratch and I have to say I loved eveyr minute of it! I can't wait to try it. Is the lotion ready to use? Or do I need to wait for a cure?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Kristina   |   March 13, 2016 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Congratulations! Your soap is ready to use.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 15, 2016 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"What price would WSP suggest per bottle of lotion? Thank you." Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Peggy   |   October 12, 2015 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We have found that retail pricing can vary greatly depending on the market, location and average pricing for your location. Therefore we feel that it is more beneficial for our customer to set their own retail pricing. I would recommend an internet search for similar products to get a base price. Your retail price should be based on your purchase cost, labor cost, current market pricing and client base. Or you could use this formula: Supply cost x 4 = Retail.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 14, 2015 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"How do you get 25 out of this kit, we barely made 9? May you explain it, or do we have to double our order buy buying extra kits? It's a wonderful lotion and smells absolutely fabulous!" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Angelina   |   November 18, 2014 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This recipe only yields 64oz of lotion which will fill 8 bottles. If you purchase the kit you will receive enough supplies to make this recipe 3 times which will yield a total of 24 - 8oz bottles of lotion. There should be enough extra from all 3 batches to fill a 25th bottle of lotion.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 21, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I'd like to double this hemp lotion recipe. Is the Optiphen Plus simply doubled as well? I think I read earlier that it was used at 1% ?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Laura   |   August 27, 2014 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes, the Optiphen Plus would need to be doubled as well. When doubling a recipe you should double ALL of the ingredients.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 27, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I'm kind of confused because this kit says it makes the recipe x3. All ingredients that come with the kit look like there's enough to make 3 batches, except the preservative. Does it come with .5 oz or a 2 oz of the preservative. I'm interested in ordering this, but want to make sure I have enough preservative. Thanks" Click Here To View 3 answer(s) Posted By: Deborah   |   July 18, 2014 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This kit includes a 2oz bottle of optiphen plus. Just enough for the 3 batches!   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 22, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

I'm sorry, I said preservative, I meant the vitamin e. Is there 2 oz of vitamin e to provide for the 3 batches? Thank You!   Posted By: Deborah   |   Date: July 22, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Staff Answer Yes, this kit includes one 2 oz bottle of vitamin E   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 22, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can a regular hand mixer be used for this recipe?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Jacquelyn   |   May 23, 2014 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer A hand mixer can certainly be used. It may take a little longer for the lotion to emulsify but it will work.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 30, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can EO's be substituted for the fragrance oil in this kit?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Jacquelyn   |   April 16, 2014 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We cannot make any substitutions in a kit. But, you can make this recipe with any fragrance or essential oil you like.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 16, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"what is pH range for this Hemp Lotion?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Jason   |   March 16, 2014 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We do not have a pH range available for this recipe. Our test batch of lotion had a pH level of 6.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 20, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"In addition to the existing ingredients, can I add more base oil to customize it with my skin preference? and when will you have this available? I want to start making my own lotion but I don't want to make it in a small batch. thank you" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Josie   |   February 23, 2014 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Adding additional oils will alter this recipe. If you chose to add more oils I would recommend re-formulating the recipe to ensure that you have enough emulsifying wax to balance your lotion. You can substitute part of the Hemp Seed Oil with another oil without reformulating the recipe if you would like.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 24, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I love this lotion set and recipe. If I wanted to make it a thinner consistency, what changes could I make to the recipe? Thanks very much." Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Mary   |   December 31, 2013 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

You could use less stearic acid, which is a thickener.   Posted By: Amanda    |   Date: January 02, 2014 (1) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Is this considered "all natural"? If not, what are the ingredients that prevent it from being called so? I've been wanting to make an "all natural" lotion, and I'm hoping this could be the one." Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Deborah   |   November 07, 2013 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This lotion is all natural except for the preservative, Optiphen Plus, which is added at only 1%. Lotion must have a preservative added because of the water content.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 08, 2013 (3) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No