The 3-Ingredient Lotion Dot Myth | DIY Lotion Dots RECIPE

#LotionDots #DIYLotionDots #LotionBar #DIYSkincare #CosmeticFormulation #SkincareFormulation #FormulationMyths Learn how to make DIY lotion dots and why the viral 3-ingredient version behaves more like a greasy balm than a true lotion-style formula. If you’ve been tweaking ratios, adding more beeswax, swapping butters, or throwing in random powders and still ending up with oily fingers days later, you’re not alone. I break down the real reason these dots feel like a grease pit: melting isn’t absorbing. Most viral versions are just oil + butter + wax, so the “absorption” you think you’re seeing is actually the product spreading into a shiny oil film. Then we fix it — the smart way. I walk you through a structured, dry-touch lotion dot system engineered to: pop out of tiny sphere molds cleanly press and spread without turning into an oil slick dry down with a soft, body-butter-like finish instead of greasy residue You’ll also see a side-by-side demo against the classic 1/3 beeswax + 1/3 coconut oil + 1/3 liquid oil “viral dot” so you can see the difference instantly — not in theory, but on skin. If you make this, comment “DRY DOT” and tell me if you want it drier or more cushiony — I’ll tell you the one adjustment to make. FULL Playlist of Lotions, Creams, Balms & Body Butters:    • DIY Lotion, Body Butter & Cream Recipes   Patreon:   / soapchef   Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SoapChefMolds FB Page:   / thesoapchef1   Instagram:   / soapchefmolds   Tiktok:   / lissap711   Deep Dive Blog: https://www.soapchefblog.com/ Youtube Sister Channel:    / @thesoapchef2   For in depth bath bomb help, including recipes, tips, tricks and 3D printed bath bomb mold demonstrations, please visit our sister site:    / @thesoapchef2   Items Used in Many of My Videos: Magic Bullet: https: https://amzn.to/406klZE Swing Top Extract Bottles: https://amzn.to/3UvQjeW Disposable Face Sheet Masks: https://amzn.to/40oafE5 Herb Press for Oil Extraction: https: //amzn.to/40nIRGv Adjustable Temp Warmer for Herbs: https://amzn.to/3AeqkBN Fine Mesh Strainer for Herbs: https://amzn.to/4fpNLGX Narrow Mouth Scientific Flask: https://amzn.to/48r8XtY Dropping Funnel for Tinctures: https://amzn.to/3NJHhqN Large Disposable Empty Tea Bags: https://amzn.to/4e7AhP6 Cosmetic Formulators Overhead Stirrer: https://amzn.to/4e45m6n Large Watch Glass Beaker Cover: https://amzn.to/48sA9J5 Countertop Infrared Electric Burner: https://amzn.to/3YH5zYD Glass Beaker w/Strainer: https://amzn.to/4eccQUN Stainless Steel Lab Spoons: https://amzn.to/3YH5HY7 Immersion Blender: https://amzn.to/4fmCRSx Bonjour Frother: https://amzn.to/4iO8wyM Herbal Extractor, Diffuser, Distiller: https://amzn.to/42YlLGC Small Block Mold w/Silicone Liner: https://amzn.to/3NLbCFk 8 oz Lab Squeeze Bottles: https://amzn.to/4hseMM6 Ethanol: https://amzn.to/3Pcm21A Glass Beakers w/Handles: https://amzn.to/4fqYpxr m/p Soap Cutter: https://amzn.to/3A7yUCp PH Meter Buffer Solution: https://amzn.to/48sBxLN PH Test Strips: https://amzn.to/3YFKSwo PH Meter: https://amzn.to/4e5ZsSb Glass Stir Rod: https://amzn.to/3YowVSa Gram Scale: https://amzn.to/3BZSh0u KD8000 Scale: https://amzn.to/3YsLEeI Magnetic Hot Plate Stirrer: https://amzn.to/408EoH9 Impulse Sealer: https://amzn.to/3VTDxaR Packing Tape: https://amzn.to/4gRWoLr Thank You Bags: https://amzn.to/4fwNB0b I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn small fees on qualified purchases by linking to Amazon.com. Disclaimer: This channel is for educational and informational purposes only. I am a self-taught cosmetic formulator with over 20 years of experience; I am not a licensed physician or certified cosmetic chemist. Content shared here is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Any formulations or techniques demonstrated are shared for educational purposes. Viewers are responsible for their own research, testing, safety assessments, and compliance with cosmetic regulations in their region.