Sleepy Time Lotion Balm Recipe

About This Recipe:

This is the perfect, bedtime lotion balm to soothe dry skin and promote good sleep.  The oils and butters treat itchy, dry skin while the Lavender Clouds fragrance oil with notes of lavender, sandalwood and amber provide a warm, sleepy aroma.

Shopping List:

(2) 2 oz Babassu Oil

(2) 2 oz Beeswax - Ultra Refined & Bleached

(2) 2 oz Shea Butter - Ultra Refined

(2) 2 oz Cocoa Butter - Deodorized & Ultra White

(1) 2 oz Chamomile Butter Blend

(1) 2 oz Aloe Vera Oil - Clear

(1) 1/2 oz Vitamin E Natural T-50

(1) 2 fl. oz Lavender Clouds Fragrance Oil 1268

(1) 1 Each Hairnets - 24 inch Disposable

(2) 1 Piece Droppers (Pipettes) - Plastic

(8) 1 Set 02 oz Black Twist-up Tube & Top

Recipe Ingredients:

• 4 oz. Babassu Oil
• 4 oz. Beeswax - Ultra Refined & Bleached
• 4 oz. Shea Butter - Ultra Refined
• 3 oz. Cocoa Butter - Deodorized & Ultra White
• 1 oz. Chamomile Butter Blend
• .5 oz. Aloe Vera Oil - Clear
• 5 ml(s) Vitamin E Natural T-50
• 2.5 ml(s) Lavender Clouds Fragrance Oil 1268

Equipment From Home:

• (1) Scale - Digital Display
• (1) Double Boiler or Stove Top
• (1) Metal Pot
• (1) Spatula or Metal Spoon

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.
Directions:

1. To metal pouring pot, add babassu oil, beeswax and aloe vera oil.
2. Heat on low until beeswax has completely melted.
3. Add cocoa butter and continue to heat until melted through. Remove from burner.
4. Add shea butter and chamomile butter. Stir and let heat from oil/wax mixture melt the butters. If necessary, place back on heat source for a few minutes.
5. Add Vitamin E and fragrance oil.  Stir to mix. 
6. Fill each tube to 2 oz. by weight.
7. Let cool completely and twist caps on tubes.
8. Label product accordingly.

To Use: Rub solid lotion into skin as needed.