I want to start off “Skin Week” with a thick lotion recipe that will tackle your dry skin or eczema issues. Getting the supplies is the hardest part of making this luxurious lotion. I can actually SEE and FEEL the difference in my skin when I use it. And it only takes about 10 minutes to make. It’s totally worth it!
What you will need:
Supplies:
Double Boiler ( or a regular stovetop pan will work)
Stick blender
2 Mixing bowls
Measuring device to measure ingredients (I use a scale that I can “tare (set to zero)” before adding each ingredient so I don’t have to use any other measuring device. Plus it makes it very fast.)
Thermometer to measure temperature of water and oil
Rubbing Alcohol
Containers to store lotion (I like to date my containers so I know when I made the lotion)
Paper towels
Spatula
Ingredients:
Purified water
Extra Light Olive Oil
Sweet Almond Oil (or substitution oil)
Jojoba Oil
Emulsifying Wax (E-Wax) - E-Wax is what creates the smooth texture and keeps the lotion together preventing separation.
Palm Stearic Acid- Buy a vegetable stearic acid instead of an animal one. When mixed with the E-Wax, it creates the creamy texture.
Bees Wax
Vitamin E
Steps:
***NOTE: This lotion does not contain any preservatives. It will only keep good for about 3 months when kept in a cool, dark place. Store lotion in the refrigerator and it will keep for around 6 months. You must be sterile when making the lotion. All containers that you use must first be wiped down with alcohol. I usually wipe all my spoons, bowls, and measuring cups with rubbing alcohol just to be safe. You don’t want to introduce bacteria into the lotion.
1. In a stovetop pan ( using a double boiler works best) mix together the following:
5 ounce of Extra- Light olive oil
3 ounce of sweet almond oil
2 ounce of jojoba oil
1.2 ounce of E-Wax
.7 ounce of palm stearic acid
.5 ounce of bees wax
· Melt these ingredients together on low heat. Don’t let the oils go over 120˚ F. After heated pour Oil Mixture into a bowl.
2. Heat purified water to 120˚ F
3. Start mixing the Oil Mixture with the stick blender. Create a vortex (it looks like a spinning funnel, like water going down a drain).
4. Slowly pour the water into the vortex little by little making sure to completely blend before adding more water and keep blending until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
5. Add ¼ teaspoon of Vitamin E oil.
6. At this point you can either let the lotion cool in the bowl or divide it into other containers. But, cover the lotion with a paper towel and put in a cool, dark place to let it breathe for about 8 hours. That will cut down on the condensation. Or, you can put the lotion in the refrigerator to cool faster.
*My daughter is allergic to TREE NUTS but she is able to use almond oil. This may or may not be the case for other people with TREE NUT allergies. If you would like to try to substitute oil for the almond oil then I would suggest Avocado Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Sesame Oil, or High Oleic Sunflower Oil. You may have to experiment to find the texture you desire.
*You can always experiment with different essential oils and herbs to create different smells and colors to your lotion. Add them during the cooling phase. The standard amount of essential oil is about 5-10 drops per ounce of carrier oil. That’s the fun part about making it yourself; it’s all custom made for you!
Some good essential oils for the skin are:
Acne:
Chamomile Blue, Tea Tree, Lemon, Lavender Highland
Eczema:
Chamomile, Geranium, Evening Primrose
All Skin Conditions:
Chamomiles, Jasmine, Lavender Highland, Rose, Ylang Ylang, Frankincense
If you have any questions when making the lotion, please contact me! Cheers to happy skin!
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