This rich and non-greasy lotion is my favorite to use daily for my face lotion or even as a high-quality body lotion. The shea butter amps up the moisture-retaining properties. For the essential oils, I like the combination of 8 drops of lavender essential oil and 2 drops of germ fighter essential oil blend.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Active Time5 minutesmins
Cooling Time10 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Body Care
Keyword: lotion, shea butter
Yield: 34 oz jars
Cost: $7
Equipment
double boiler
food scale
blender, food processer, mixer, or immersion blender
spatula
4 oz storage jars
Materials
1 c.aloe vera gel
1tsp.vitamin E oil
10dropsessential oils
21gramsbeeswax, grated or choppedor ¾ ounce
½c.almond oil or grapeseed oil
14gramsshea butteror 1 tablespoon
Instructions
Set up your double boiler and begin heating your water.
Place your beeswax, almond or grapeseed oil, and shea butter on the top of your double boiler. Stir periodically and heat until melted.
While your solids and oil are melting together, mix the aloe, vitamin E, and essential oils in a separate pourable bowl. I like to use my 3-cup measuring cup for this since it has a spout. Set aside.
Once your shea butter and beeswax are almost completely melted, shut off the double boiler and stir until completely melted.
Pour the melted mixture into your blender or a narrow and tall bowl (if using an immersion blender). Let hot oil/wax cool slightly and to a milky consistency.
While blending at a low speed (or pulsing with an immersion blender) slowly pour in your aloe mixture. Periodically stop blending and scrape down the sides.
Blend until your lotion is an even creamy consistency.