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diy coconut oil body lotion

Coconut Oil Lotion Recipe

Learn how to make a coconut oil lotion with this natural DIY recipe. A lightweight, creamy moisturizer that hydrates without feeling greasy.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Active Time: 10 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: DIY Bath & Body
Cuisine: N/A
Difficulty Level: Easy
Yield (adjustable): 100 Grams (Approx)
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Ingredients:

Water Phase

Oils Phase

Cool Down Phase

Equipment:

Instructions:

  • Place the distilled water and glycerin into one of the heatproof beakers, and give it a quick stir.
    6 grams Glycerine
    Place the distilled water and glycerin into one of the heatproof beakers
  • In a separate heatproof beaker place the BTMS 25, cetyl alcohol, coconut oil, jojoba, grapeseed and the olive squalane.
    1 4 oz PET Plastic Bottle
    In a separate heatproof beaker place the oils
  • Place both beakers into the water bath. A water bath consists of a shallow pan with a couple of inches of gently simmering water. Leave the beakers in the water bath until the waxes have melted and the water has heated through.
    Place both beakers into the water bath
  • Once melted remove the beakers from the heat and combine by pouring the beaker holding the water into the beaker holding the melted oils.
    combine by pouring the beaker holding the water into the beaker holding the melted oils
  • Using a spatula and then blender, stir until the mixture has started to thicken and has fully mixed together, similar to runny cream. Then continue to stir on and off until the cream has cooled to below 40c ( 104f) which is around room temperature.
    blend until the mixture has started to thicken and has fully mixed together
  • When cooled add the vitamin E and stir it in.
    When cooled add the vitamin E
  • Next we can add the lavender and bergamot essential oils along with our preservative. Stir again to make sure everything has been fully combined.
    Stir again to make sure everything has been fully combined
  • Transfer to a clean sterile bottle or jar, ready for use.
    Transfer to a clean sterile bottle or jar
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