1 1/4 cup hot water
1/4 cup emulsifying wax
1/4 cup olive oil
24-36 drops essential oil
Melt the emulsifying wax and olive oil together temp will be around 155% set aside Warm water to
125% mix with wax/oil mixture at this point it will turn milky white. Add essential oil. I then put in my blender and blend for a few minutes. Then put in containers of choice. If it does not set up like lotion just reheat in the microwave till hot. Blend again and pour into containers. There are things you can add a little of and will not effect the consistency of the lotion. Some examples are vit. E, glycerin, cocoa butter. Below is a list of oils that can help preserve the life your natural hand lotion.
Essential oils are the most natural antimicrobials you will find.
Preservatives for Cosmetics by David C. Steinberg, essential oils that have demonstrated antimicrobial activity include;caraway,
cinnamon,
clove,
cumin,
eucalyptus,
lavender,
lemon,
rose,
rosemary,
sage,
sandalwood
thyme
Grape fruit seed extract
Re-posted from http://www.making-sense-of-scents-aromatherapy.blogspot.com/
This is interesting! I haven't tried to make lotions yet, the cost of the basic ingredients has been keeping me away from it. But this recipe sounds pretty simple and inexpensive, so I'll probably give it a try soon.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you use as "emulsifying wax"? Is it a synthetic product or some kind of natural wax (like beeswax or similar)?
Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Julia
I don't really know if it is synthetic or natural. Never really looked at that.
ReplyDeleteI order it from www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com
Just put emulsifying wax in the search box and it should come up. It is not to expensive. Hope this helps. Rebekah