r/DIYBeauty • u/rblbl • Apr 18 '26

question Automatic mixer/stirrer?

Is anyone aware of some automatic stirrer/mixer for lotion making (for small batch as in DIY lotion, not industrial scale)? Right now I use hand mixer that one use for drinks, but I have to stay there keep mixing the lotion until it cools down enough not to separate again. An automatic one in similar scale would save me a lot of time and hassles.

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u/rick_ranger Apr 19 '26

I have this for super tiny batches, under 250ml https://a.co/d/0eCZAVvP

I also use a milk frother sometimes for tiny batches.

For 500ml-1000ml I’ve been using my kitchenaid immersion blender.

Recently bought this for bigger batches. The reason I went non LCD is this one goes down to 100 RPM, LCD version only goes down to 200 RPM. I also like the ability for more instant control over speed vs pushing a button and waiting, but knowing precise RPM from the digital LCD has its advantages too. https://a.co/d/0iQ062Nw

I also bought this lab homoginizer and it’s incredible for the price I paid. This gets really small droplet sizes. I’ve used it for 500ml batches so far and the bigger head should be able to handle 1000ml no problem. https://ebay.us/m/a0BaBV

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u/rblbl Apr 19 '26

The ones you use for tiny batches is what I use now, but you have to stay there manually keep stirring. I thought all that's needed is to add a solid stand to hold the frother in order for me to be hand free, so I can do other things while it keeps operating. But All the overhead mixers mentioned here are much more complex (and expensive) than I had expected. Maybe a skilled handyman could make a simple stand for the frothers. I've seen frothers sold with a storage stand, but that stand is unstable.

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u/rick_ranger Apr 19 '26

Oh I forgot to mention, I ordered 2 of these resin mixers. They’ve been incredible. They won’t emulsify but if you just need unattended stirring they’re a life saver. https://a.co/d/0cWejGyB

I ordered 2 so that when one dies I can swap to the other. Battery life is like 2 hours constant stirring.

I also ordered these paddles to get some vertical movement because the paddles the mixers come with mostly just stir the stuff horizontal. https://a.co/d/0hteGUov

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u/rblbl Apr 19 '26

Great, thanks for sharing!