Lotion bars can be made with shea butter cocoa butter beeswax and countless other things but i opted for shea butter.
How to make lotion bars with shea butter.
While melting lay out the molds and prepare freezer space for the molds.
I just used a large glass bowl sitting on top of.
When shea butter and beeswax are nearly melted add coconut oil which will melt very quickly.
Once melted remove from heat and let to cool for a few minutes.
Place all ingredients in a double boiler and warm until melted.
You may also use an instant pot on the keep warm.
Now when it comes to coconut oil it has anti bacterial anti fungal and moisturizing properties.
Add cornstarch and keep stirring until it is completely dissolved.
You can chill the bars in the.
How to make your own shea butter lotion bars in a double boiler melt shea butter and beeswax over medium low heat.
Shea butter lotion bar stick ingredients.
2 tablespoons raw organic shea butter 1 tablespoon unrefined coconut oil solid at room temp can use extra shea butter if allergic to coconut 2 teaspoons olive oil or castor oil.
Once they are melted add the oils.
Allow to cool completely before removing from molds.
Heat gently stirring regularly until ingredients are melted.
Add any essential oils and stir with a wooden skewer to distribute evenly.
As i have already mentioned how soothing and moisturizing shea butter is.
Shea butter and coconut oil are the main ingredients in this recipe.
Instructions place butter oil and wax in a heavy bottom pot or double boiler.
Place beeswax shea butter coconut oil and cocoa butter in a water bath over low heat.
Make sure you have the molds ready with the ingredients you want to use.