Crafter's Choice
Lemon Almond Hand/Body Cream Recipe

Yield: (9) Jars  |  Est. Time: 1 Hour  |  Level: Moderate
About This Recipe:
Welcome summer with this wonderful smelling, moisturizing and skin-softening hand and body cream. The Almond Butter Blend along with the Evening Primrose and Rose Hip Seed Oils, are sure to please your skin while the fresh scent of lemon will please your senses as well!


Shopping List:
(1) Distilled Water (not included in kit)
(2) 2 oz Emulsifying Wax - Soft & Silky
(2) 2 oz Evening Primrose Oil
(3) 2 oz Almond Butter Blend
(1) 2 oz Rose Hip Seed Oil
(2) 2 oz Stearic Acid
(1) 2 oz Isopropyl Myristate
(1) 2 oz Preservative - Sorbic Acid +2 PF (Compare to Optiphen Plus)
(1) 1/2 oz Vitamin E Natural T-50
(1) 2 fl. oz Lemon EO - Certified 100% Pure 140
(1) 1 Piece Droppers (Pipettes) - Plastic
(1) 1 Piece Beaker - Natural Polypropylene
(1) 1 Each Hairnets - 24 inch Disposable
(9) 1 Jars 04 oz Clear Heavy Wall Plastic Jar - 70/400
(9) 1 Piece 70/400 White Dome Top Cap - F217 Liner


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

• 24 oz. Distilled Water (not included in kit)
• 3.2 oz. Emulsifying Wax - Soft & Silky
• 2.5 oz. Evening Primrose Oil
• 5 oz. Almond Butter Blend
• 2.0 oz. Rose Hip Seed Oil
• 2.5 oz. Stearic Acid
• 1.5 oz. Isopropyl Myristate
• 0.66 oz. Preservative - Sorbic Acid +2 PF (Compare to Optiphen Plus)
• 0.50 oz. Vitamin E Natural T-50
• 14 ml(s) Lemon EO - Certified 100% Pure 140


Equipment From Home:
• (1) Stick Blender
• (1) Large Glass Mixing Bowl (32 oz.).
• (1) Microwave-Safe Measuring Cup (64 oz.)
• (1) Microwave
• (1) Spatula
• (1) Scale - Digital Display
• (1) Refrigerator
• (1) Distilled Water

Directions:
NOTE: If you are making these products for sale, good manufacturing practices recommend you wear a hairnet, glove and a mask. We also recommend a clean apron and workspace.
  1. To a large glass mixing bowl, add 24 oz. of water. Set aside.
  2. To microwave-safe measuring cup, add Evening Primrose Oil, Rose Hip Seed Oil, Almond Butter, Emulsifying Wax and Stearic Acid. Heat in microwave until waxes have completely melted.  
  3. Place bowl of water into microwave and heat for 2 minutes.
  4. Slowly pour water into oil/wax mixture. Using a stick blender, begin to blend. Continue blending until the mixture starts to thicken. If mixture does not thicken after 10 minutes, place in refrigerator for 30-45 minutes until edges start to harden.
  5. Scrape sides with spatula and stick blend to incorporate ingredients. Add Vitamin E, Isopropyl Myristate and Lemon Essential Oil. Continue blending. 
  6. Check temperature to be sure it is under 176°F. Add preservative and blend thoroughly for an additional 30 seconds.
  7. Fill jars to approximately 4 oz. by weight. Let product cool completely before applying lid. Lotion will thicken as it cools. 
  8. Label product accordingly.
To Use: Apply to dry skin as needed.  

Ingredient Label: Water, Almond Butter, Emulsifying Wax, Evening Primrose, Stearic Acid, Rose Hip Seed, Isopropyl Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Vitamin E, Essential Oil.

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