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Beginner Homemade Lotion

This very simple lotion recipe is perfect for beginners.  The lotion is pumpable, non greasy, and blends together easily.
Prep Time:30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 156 grams water
  • 10 grams polawax
  • 10 grams stearic acid
  • 12 grams apricot kernel oil
  • 12 grams sweet almond oil
  • 2 grams preservative such as phenonip
  • 2 grams orange oil or fragrance of choice
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Instructions

  • Measure out water in large Pyrex cup using digital scale
  • Measure out polawax, stearic acid, almond oil, and apricot kernel oil in separate Pyrex cup using digital scale
  • Heat water in microwave for 60 seconds, or until it is 160 degrees
  • Heat oils and waxes in microwave for 60-90 seconds, until 160 degrees.
  • Pour oils into water cup and blend with stick blender for 20 seconds (if the mixture seems to be splattering too much, pour it into a wide mouth large mason jar or drinking cup)
  • Blend for 20-30 seconds, then take a 30 second rest.  Do this until the lotion emulsifies.  It will increase in volume and look thick instead of watery.
  • At the. preservative and fragrance if using.  Blend another 60 seconds.
  • Pour into a clean container.  Let the lotion cool before topping.
  • Use within 6 months.
Servings: 8 oz
Author: Katie Shaw, Heart’s Content Farmhouse