Crafter's Choice
Winter Wonder Lotion Bars Recipe

Yield: 13 Lotion Bars  |  Est. Time: 1 Hour  |  Level: Easy
About This Recipe:
These lotion bars feel great on dry winter skin. These are much larger than most lotion bars so that you have plenty to use on typically winter-dry areas such as elbows, knees and arms and shins.


Shopping List:
(2) 2 oz Shea Butter - Ultra Refined
(2) 2 oz Cocoa Butter - Deodorized & Ultra White
(2) 2 oz Babassu Oil
(2) 2 oz Beeswax - Ultra Refined & Bleached
(1) 2 fl. oz Monoi de Tahiti Fragrance Oil 127
(1) 1/2 oz Rosemary Oleoresin Extract (ROE)
(3) 1 Mold Snowflake Guest Soap Mold (MW 17)
(1) 1 Each Hairnets - 24 inch Disposable
(1) 24 Set 02 oz Silver Shallow Rustproof Tin & Screw Top Set
(1) 1 Set 02 oz Silver Shallow Rustproof Tin & Screw Top Set


Recipe Ingredients:
Measure ingredients with a scale or precise measuring tool.

• 3 oz. Shea Butter - Ultra Refined
• 3 oz. Cocoa Butter - Deodorized & Ultra White
• 3 oz. Babassu Oil
• 3 oz. Beeswax - Ultra Refined & Bleached
• 0.50 oz. Monoi de Tahiti Fragrance Oil 127
• 0.10 oz. Rosemary Oleoresin Extract (ROE)


Equipment From Home:
• (1) Scale - Digital Display
• (1) Thermometer
• (1) Freezer
• (1) Stove Top or Double Boiler
• (1) Measuring Cup

Directions:
NOTE: If you are making these products for sale, good manufacturing practices recommend you wear a hairnet, gloves and a mask. We also recommend a clean apron and workspace.
  1. To double boiler or metal pot add cocoa butter and beeswax. Heat on low until melted.
  2. Turn off heat and add shea butter. Let melt naturally. If necessary, place on low heat until butter is melted.
  3. To measuring cup, add babassu oil, rosemary oleoresin extract and fragrance oil.
  4. Pour oils into wax mixture. If it solidifies when combined, place on low heat to remelt.
  5. When temperature is 140°F or cooler, pour into plastic molds leaving 1/8” of space from the top. (If cavities are filled to the top, the lotion bars will not fit in the 2 oz. shallow tins.)
  6. Move molds to freezer for about 20 minutes. 
  7. Remove lotion bars from mold and place into tins. Place lids on tins.
  8. Label product accordingly.
To Use: Rub into dry skin.

WARNING: Do not store in hot care or leave out in sun as lotion will soften and melt.

 

Ingredient Label: Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Babassu Oil, Beeswax, Fragrance, Rosemary Oleoresin Extract.
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