Basic Hand Lotion
Ingredients:
5g citric acid 18g glycerin 18g stearic acid 35g emulsifying wax 20g apricot kernel oil 20g Grapeseed Oil 14g shea butter or mango butter 250g distilled water 70g rose water
Instructions:
Weigh out all of the above ingredients. Heat butter and oils in a double boiler until completely melted. Heat water almost to a boil, and then add the warmed oils to the heated water. Melt the wax and stearic acid, and add to water and oils. Mix with a stick blender for 1 full minute. Allow to cool slightly. Once the temperature of the lotion reaches 120 degrees
Add:
1 tsp preservative/Germall Plus 6g Fragrance oil OR 4 to 6 drops EO of choice 1.5 TBSP witch hazel a few drops mica colorant if desired
Instructions:
Stir with the stick blender for a few seconds to mix well. Pour into bottles while the lotion is still warm, and seal. Shake occasionally until the lotion has completely cooled and thickened.
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