Staff Answer Yes , you can use our batch calculator. https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/calculators/batch_size_calculator.aspx

Staff Answer We would suggest using palm oil in the place of coconut oil, as it has the most similar properties.

Staff Answer This may not yield a hard enough bar, so we recommend testing in a small batch first.

Staff Answer Yes, you can use natural cocoa butter instead of deodorized.

Staff Answer The shea butter may be slightly softer in this recipe but you will need to test to see if the end product is satisfactory.

Staff Answer The 11.89% for beeswax is correct. Many times you just have to make a recipe, then adjust as needed. Certain butters may make the product softer, so you need to increase the beeswax to make it harder. You might also find it has a greasy feel, depending on the oil/butter and might need to up the arrowroot powder. You can use our percentages as a guideline to formulate your own recipe.

Staff Answer You can plug this recipe into our percentage calculator to get the percentages for these ingredients: http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/calculators/Percentage_Calculator.aspx

Staff Answer You could substitute Tapioca Starch for the Arrowroot Powder. This would need to be tested to be sure the deodorant works well with this substitution.

Staff Answer You can try substituting cornstarch for the baking soda but you would, of course, need to test a small batch to be sure it performs well in this recipe.

Staff Answer You can try adding a little more beeswax but you may also need additional coconut oil to give the product enough glide.

Staff Answer You might try cornstarch or tapioca starch but you would need to test this in the product. The recipe was made with these specific ingredients so we cannot be sure how any substitutions would affect the end product.

Staff Answer The mixture can be reheated slightly if it starts to harden. Since you need to wait until the product has cooled down, it might be hard not to reheat. You could try splitting the recipe in half and pouring 6 deodorant tubes at a time. The tubes can be cooled in the refrigerator once poured and the Vitamin E is used as an antioxidant to prevent oils and butters from turning rancid.

Staff Answer You can choose any fragrance you like for this recipe. The Muscle Rescue has no benefits other than being a fragrance.

Staff Answer The Muscle Rescue EO/FO Blend was added at 3.75% to this recipe.

Staff Answer You can substitute shea butter for the cocoa butter.

Staff Answer The label area for this container is 2 3/4” tall x 2” wide. We also show optional labels for this container under Additional Information on our website. Here is the link for you: http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/lotion-bar-deodorant-tube-white.aspx.

Staff Answer This substitution should be fine but always be sure to test your product for accurate results when making any substitutions.

Staff Answer Yes, this recipe is correct. If you prefer a recipe without baking soda, we will have a new recipe posted very soon which will be featured in the next issue of Handmade Magazine.

Staff Answer No, this is not. It will help keep you drier and help with odor but will not keep someone from perspiring.

Staff Answer Since we did use beeswax in this recipe, we do not know exactly how much e-wax you would use. They are two different ingredients. You would need to text this substitution.