All the lotions that you buy have so many ingredients in them and one of the ingredients is Alcohol. This dries your hands out, if this is the case, why did we use lotion in the first place? I found these lotion bars that are super easy to make and only 3 ingredients and no alcohol.
Ingredients:
1 part coconut oil
1 part Shea butter, cocoa butter or mango butter ( or a mixture of these. I used Shea butter only)
1 part beeswax pellets ( you can add an extra ounce or two if you want a thicker consistency. which leaves less lotion on the skin when used.)
Optional: Vitamin E Oil to preserve. Use 1 tsp vitamin E oil for this recipe when made with 1 cup of each ingredient.
Essential Oil of your choice. I used 1/4 tsp Jasmine Rosehip oil for a light fragrance
This recipe with 1 cup of each makes 12 small bars.
How to make:
Combine the Coconut oil and beeswax in a Mason jar in a pan of boiling water. stir to melt, when this is all melted, add the Shea butter and melt. When all melted add the essential oil if you are using any and pour into your mold.
Silicon molds work best. I used a plastic tray for soap making. Allow the lotion bars to cool completely before attempting to pop out of the molds. These could be made into different shape mold for holidays or special occasions for gifts.
Good luck,
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