Lisa, Ethanol is derived from corn but that doesn’t make it healthy. Just because something is derived from a natural source (like coconut) doesn’t make it safe for consumption either orally or through your pores. I mixed up a batch of the Soft recipe and it came together beautifully. I added eucalyptus and peppermint oils to ease my mom’s arthritis pain and she loves the lotion. - See more at: http://www.brokeandhealthy.com/diy-homemade-lotion-3-recipes-for-3-textures#sthash.9ByZ9iEl.dpuf