Finish Lotion Bar cooling in tubes
It is official. I have a serious case of spring fever. While it is too early to go outside and plant my seeds, there are plenty of other things I can do while I am waiting for the snow to melt. I thought it would be great to make a lotion bar that I can use now while we still have cooler weather. So while I dream of beautifully sunny days, a lounge chair and the sound of birds chirping, let’s head to the blog kitchen to create a lotion bar! We can dream together!
Weighing Beeswax Beads
First I started with beeswax. I think beeswax is one of my favorite thickeners for things like lotions, lip balms and lotion bars. It has also been used by humanity for a very long time. Beeswax has been used in cosmetics and toiletries for almost as long as we have recorded history! It is simply amazing when you think about it.
Weighing Virgin Coconut Oil
Secondly I used Virgin Coconut Oil. Is there anything that smells more like summer than coconut oil? I can’t think of anything! I love coconut oil because it melts at body temperature, producing a smooth and easy glide when the product is applied. It also feels fairly light without being greasy or oily. I also adore the smell. If you do not want the smell of coconut, feel free to use regular Coconut Oil.
Weighing Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter
Next I used High Melt Point Shea Butter. I think Shea Butter is one of the most well known exotic oils used by the cosmetic industry. With how smooth and creamy Shea Butter is, can you blame people for using it so frequently? I can’t! Products with Shea Butter are very dreamy and luxurious. That is why I added it to this lotion bar.
Weighing Sweet Almond Oil and Apricot Kernel Oil
I also used Cocoa Butter. Cocoa Butter is very important in this formulation because of its texture. It needs that hard, brittle texture to create a smooth, stiff and consistent product. It also help the lotion bar apply more easily because it melts at body temperature.
Mixture almost completely melted
Next I used Sweet Almond Oil. Sweet Almond Oil is a fantastic oil. It is really popular with massage therapists. I love when massage oils are mostly Sweet Almond Oil. If you have ever tried Sweet Almond Oil, you understand why!
Mixture completely melted
Finally I used Apricot Kernel Oil. Apricot Kernel Oil is also light in both color and texture. Apricot Kernel Oil has also been rumored to aid many ailments. Whether or not this is true, I don’t know. All I know is that I love the smooth glide Apricot Kernel Oil has when being applied to the skin.
Recipe:
Recipe in Grams
10 grams Beeswax
10 grams Virgin Coconut Oil
20 grams Shea Butter
15 grams Cocoa Butter
25 grams Sweet Almond Oil
10 grams Apricot Kernel Oil |
Recipe in Ounces
0.35 oz Beeswax
0.35 oz Virgin Coconut Oil
0.70 oz Shea Butter
0.52 oz Cocoa Butter
0.88 oz Sweet Almond Oil
0.35 oz Apricot Kernel Oil |
Recipe in Percentages
10% Beeswax
10% Virgin Coconut Oil
20% Shea Butter
15% Cocoa Butter
25% Sweet Almond Oil
10% Apricot Kernel Oil |
Weigh everything in a microwave safe container. Heat everything gently until it is crystal clear. Stir well. Cool slightly. You don’t want to put a superheated balm into containers. Pour into containers and allow to cool completely. Label and enjoy!
Note: In order to prevent fractionation, I used High Melt Point Shea Butter. If you use regular Shea Butter, you may have fractionation occur.
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I think we’re all feeling a little cabin fever and can’t wait for spring to arrive.
I definitely have cabin fever! I can’t wait for when the weather is good enough I can go outside and read a book!
And here I am waiting for Winter to show up – LOL! It’s going to be 90 on Friday and/or Saturday … sheesh! I’m in Tucson AZ if you’re wondering!
Oh my! That is warm. While I do want spring here, I am not sure I want it to be too hot. I’ll see if I can send some cooler weather your way. 🙂