Body Lotion

After using 100%pure body cream i was inspired to make my own lotion.  I saw this recipe and thought id give it a go.  instead of putting in the blender, i used my stand mixer.  my blender was dirty and i was too lazy to clean it.  it seemed to emulsify and blend ok but there was still leftover rose water that was not incorporating.  so i decided to clean the blender and then put the mixture in, hoping it would incorporate.  but it got worse...  i took it and put it into the jar anyways. 

3/4 cup almond oil
1 cup rose water
2 tablespoons beeswax
30 drop essential oil

How to make the lotion:

Pour the oil into a Pyrex measuring cup and add the shaved beeswax. Set it in a saucepan of water that reaches about halfway up the side of the Pyrex container. Heat over the stove until the beeswax dissolves and remove from the stove immediately. Allow to cool for a minute or two but not longer than that since the beeswax will begin to harden.

Pour the water into your blender and begin blending it on high speed with the lid on (with a hole left in the lid for pouring the beeswax-oil mixture). Slowly pour the oil-beeswax mixture into the water. It will begin to emulsify as you continue pouring the oil. It normally begins to thicken after about three-quarters of the oil has been incorporated. Continue adding the oil until you’ve incorporated all of it into the water.

Add the drops of essential oils you’ve selected. Blend them into the lotion.

Pour the lotion into the glass jars you’ve selected for storing the cream. Use the spatula to remove any remaining lotion from the blender.

The lotion lasts for about six months and is best kept at cool temperatures to prolong shelf life. You can store it in the fridge if you choose to keep it fresh.