Let's Make a Beginner Friendly Rose Cold Processed Soap
Create a gentle, fragrant rose cold process soap at home using an easy DIY recipe with natural ingredients for soft, nourished, and beautifully scented skin.
Why This Recipe Works
This formula utilizes Vegetable Petrolatum VP170 and castor oil to create a silky, protective barrier that seals in moisture while providing a gorgeous high-shine gloss. Refined shea butter, coconut oil, and beeswax condition and restore dry lips, while WS-23 cooling crystals deliver a long-lasting, refreshing sensation without the harsh burning often associated with traditional menthol.
Ingredients
Phase A (Heated Base Phase)
67% Vegetable Petrolatum VP170
10% Coconut Oil
10% Castor Oil (Cold-Pressed)
Phase B (Cooling & Scent Phase)
0.5% WS-23 Crystals
0.5% Fragrance Oil (Cherry or preference)
Instructions
Phase A (Melting)
In a heat-safe beaker, weigh out beeswax, refined shea butter, coconut oil, Vegetable Petrolatum VP170, and cold-pressed castor oil.
Gently warm the mixture using a double boiler on medium-low heat until all solids are completely melted and uniform.
Phase B & Pouring
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Add the WS-23 crystals and stir gently until fully dissolved.
Once the mixture drops below 45°C, stir in your chosen fragrance oil until thoroughly blended.
Pour while still warm and liquid into lip balm tubes or tins, then allow to set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
What Are the Key Ingredients in This Cooling Lip Balm?
Each active and emollient ingredient plays a precise role in nourishing and soothing your lips:
WS-23 Crystals: High-purity cooling agent that provides an immediate, smooth refreshing sensation on the skin without odor or harsh sting.
Vegetable Petrolatum VP170: A natural, plant-derived petroleum alternative that forms a cushiony occlusive barrier to prevent transepidermal water loss.
Refined Shea Butter: Rich in natural fatty acids and essential vitamins to deeply condition and soften damaged skin.
Castor Oil (Cold-Pressed): Provides smooth cushion, flexibility, and a glossy finish to lip formulations.
Coconut Oil: Quickly penetrates lip tissues to provide immediate relief to dry or chapped skin.
White Natural Beeswax: Gives stability and body to the balm while helping seal moisture onto the lips.
FAQs About This Cooling Lip Balm Recipe
Q: What makes WS-23 different from peppermint or menthol?
A: WS-23 provides a pure, intense cooling effect without the strong mint aroma, taste, or skin irritation that menthol or peppermint essential oil can sometimes cause.
Q: Why add fragrance oil below 45°C?
A: Adding fragrance at lower temperatures prevents sensitive aromatic compounds from flash-evaporating or losing their scent intensity due to excess heat.
Q: Can I adjust the scent or cooling intensity?
A: Yes! You can swap cherry fragrance oil for any fruity, minty, or sweet flavor oil of your choice, or adjust the WS-23 concentration slightly to suit your cooling preference.
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