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5g citric acid--adds clarity and smoothness to your lotion
18g glycerin--adds moisture in your skin
18g stearic acid--creates the thickness in your lotion
35g emulsifying wax--saponifies the oils and water to create a lotion base
20g Apricot kernal oil--unsaturated emollient that provides natural moisturization and nourishing to the skin.
20g Grapeseed Oil--a very light oil that is quickly absorbed by the skin
14g shea butter or mango butter--sun retardant
250g distilled water
70g rose water--a natural fragranced water
Weight it out all of the above.
Heat in microwave heat the oils separate of the water and wax mixture. Heat for a minute then stir, heat in microwave another minute and stir continue until waxes are melted.
Then add the warmed oils to the heated water and melted wax and stearic acid. Use stick blender for 1 full minute. Let cool a little, when temp reaches 120 degrees.
Add:
1 teaspoon preservative/Germall Plus--a Cosmetic preservative with a .4 to .9 spectrum.
6 g Fragrance oil OR 4 to 6 drops EO of choice
1.5 Tablespoons witch hazel--Allows the lotion to be washed easily from the skin a few drops mica colorant if desired.
Stick blend again for a few seconds until well mixed and pour into bottles while still warm. PLACE THE LIDS ON!!!! and shake occasionally until cooled and thick!!
Basic Hand Lotion
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~Nicole Hollander
Bath Blend:
3 drops each or peppermint, frankincense and clary sage. Fill tub with very warm, not hot, water. Add essential oils being sure to close the bathroom door so that the 'scent' stays within. Swish water with hands immediately before getting in. Relax and soak 15-20 minutes.
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