sarahandmadelinesm
04-06-2005, 06:48 AM
Hi!
I just made a batch of these, and though I would share the recipe. They make hard, soaplike or chapstick like bars of lotion you can rub on your hands, elbows, etc. I pour them into deoderant style tubes so you can just push up the lotion and rub it on your hands, but you could also mold them in a small soap mold or dixie cup; They are natural with no icky ingredients:)
Natural Lotion Bars
(All measurements are by weight, except for the cornstarch )
1 ounce beeswax
1 ounce light oil (grapeseed, sweet almond, macadamia, etc)
1 ounce coco butter
1 teaspoon cornstarch
4 drops essential oil (I like lavender, but any skin safe oil will work)
Mix the cornstarch into the oil until it is dissolved (important to do this while the oil is cold, otherwise it won't blend in well)
pour into a disposable microwave container. Add the beeswax and cocoa butter, and zap it until melted. Add the essential oil, and pout into tubes or cups to set.
Rub on your hands, elbows, feet, etc. Use for dry skin-the cocoa butter and oils are moisturizers, and the beeswax is a protectant. The cornstarch helps to cut the "grease" of the oils.
enjoy:)
I just made a batch of these, and though I would share the recipe. They make hard, soaplike or chapstick like bars of lotion you can rub on your hands, elbows, etc. I pour them into deoderant style tubes so you can just push up the lotion and rub it on your hands, but you could also mold them in a small soap mold or dixie cup; They are natural with no icky ingredients:)
Natural Lotion Bars
(All measurements are by weight, except for the cornstarch )
1 ounce beeswax
1 ounce light oil (grapeseed, sweet almond, macadamia, etc)
1 ounce coco butter
1 teaspoon cornstarch
4 drops essential oil (I like lavender, but any skin safe oil will work)
Mix the cornstarch into the oil until it is dissolved (important to do this while the oil is cold, otherwise it won't blend in well)
pour into a disposable microwave container. Add the beeswax and cocoa butter, and zap it until melted. Add the essential oil, and pout into tubes or cups to set.
Rub on your hands, elbows, feet, etc. Use for dry skin-the cocoa butter and oils are moisturizers, and the beeswax is a protectant. The cornstarch helps to cut the "grease" of the oils.
enjoy:)