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DIY beeswax lotion

How To Make Beeswax Lotion

Learn how to make a beeswax lotion with this natural recipe. A rich, protective moisturiser for dry skin that hydrates and locks in moisture.
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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): 200 Grams (Approx)
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Ingredients:

Water Phase

Oils Phase

Cool Down Phase

Equipment:

Instructions:

  • In a clean heatproof beaker, make a slurry by mixing the xanthan gum and glycerin together. Mix until the xanthan gum has fully dissolved.
    10 grams Glycerine, 0.6 grams Xanthan Gum
    make a slurry by mixing the xanthan gum and glycerin together
  • Add the distilled water and honey to the glycerin slurry. and give it another good stir.
    134 grams Distilled Water, 4 grams Organic Honey
    Add the distilled water and honey
  • In a separate heatproof beaker place the olivem1000, beeswax, cetyl alcohol, avocado and jojoba oil.
    8 grams Olivem 1000, 6 grams Beeswax, 4 grams Cetyl Alcohol, 19 grams Avocado Oil, 10 grams Jojoba Oil
    add jojoba oil
  • 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 start to blend the mixture. 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.
    Using a spatula start to blend the mixture
  • Once at the required temperature add your cooldown ingredients.
    2 grams Vitamin E Oil, 0.4 grams Allantoin Powder, 2 grams Geogard ECT
    add your cooldown ingredients
  • Transfer to a clean sterile jar, ready for use.
    Cosmetic Jar 8oz
    Transfer to a clean sterile jar
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