Learning Curve – Turmeric Infusion Lotion 2

Cooled Lotion on Finger

Do you remember the Learning Curve Lotion? That was an amusing disaster. We all got a good laugh from that. This fabulous recipe seems to be full of learning curves for me. I kept the recipe formulation very similar to the original recipe except that I replaced the Apricot Kernel Oil and the Golden Jojoba Oil with the Coconut Oil Fractions infused with Turmeric that I made yesterday.

Weighing Glycerin & Steric

I was weighing my oils and I admired the brilliant color of the Coconut Oil Fractions as I poured it into my beaker. I wondered how much color would really come through after the lotion had been mixed. Allow me to tell you something, that brilliant color is still rather brilliant  in a lotion. When I first started mixing my heated oils it looked like the lotion was radioactive! As I continued to blend, the lotion became lighter until it appeared to be an intense butter yellow color.

Weiging Oils

While the lotion was appearing radioactive in color, a gal in our office walked through the blog kitchen. She gasped at the brilliant color and asked “Did you add too much Lemon Yellow?” After explaining what I was doing, we both got a good laugh. She started to leave shaking her head saying “You go girl. Dare to do the outrageous.” I really chortled after that.

Adding Turmeric Infused Coconut Oil Fractions

That has prompted me to ask what things our readers have tested in their own kitchens with humorous results. Please tell us. We would love to share a laugh and feature you, your story and recipe on the blog.

Heated Oils and Water

This lotion recipe results in a very creamy and silky lotion. Once you get over the intense color, it is truly dreamy. Next time, I’ll skip the turmeric oil infusion. I guess I got the excitement I was looking for though!

Collect needed items:

Blending Lotion

Weigh all of the ingredients except Liquid Germall Plus into a microwaveable container. Heat until all of the ingredients have melted. Using an immersion blender, mix until blended. Allow the solution to cool to 120 degrees Fahrenheit before adding the Liquid Germall Plus. Stir occasionally while you are waiting for the mixture to cool. You do not want your lotion to separate.

Adding Preservative

If you wish to add any fragrances or color, now would be the time. (Did I really just suggest adding a color?) Mix the preservative into the lotion until well blended. Allow the lotion to cool to room temperature. You may now put the lotion into containers. The 500 gram batch is about 16 fl oz so you can make four 4 fl oz bottles, two 8 fl oz bottles or any variation you desire. Enjoy!

Finished Lotion in Jars