Almond Oil Lotion Recipes

BEGINNER HOMEMADE LOTION

Steps:

• Measure out water in large Pyrex cup using digital scale
• Measure out polawax, stearic acid, almond oil, and apricot kernel oil in separate Pyrex cup using digital scale
• Heat water in microwave for 60 seconds, or until it is 160 degrees
• Heat oils and waxes in microwave for 60-90 seconds, until 160 degrees.
• Pour oils into water cup and blend with stick blender for 20 seconds (if the mixture seems to be splattering too much, pour it into a wide mouth large mason jar or drinking cup)
• Blend for 20-30 seconds, then take a 30 second rest. Do this until the lotion emulsifies. It will increase in volume and look thick instead of watery.
• At the. preservative and fragrance if using. Blend another 60 seconds.
• Pour into a clean container. Let the lotion cool before topping.
• Use within 6 months.

ALMOND OIL LOTION

Steps:

• Dissolve the borax in the water in a glass measuring cup.
• Set aside.
• Mix together the oil and beeswax in another glass measuring cup.
• Place the glass cup in a pan of water (about 1-2 inches of water), making a water bath.
• Heat the oil-beeswax mixture in the water bath over medium heat until the beeswax is melted, stirring occasionally.
• This takes 10 minutes.
• When the wax is melted, bring the borax-water mixture almost to a boil.
• This can be done by putting the glass cup in the microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.
• It can also be heated on the stove top in a water bath.
• Remove the oil-beeswax mixture from the water bath.
• Slowly add the borax-water mixture to it, stirring briskly.
• You can also put the mixture in a blender and whip.
• Allow the lotion to cool completely.
• Stir the almond extract into the cooled lotion if you would like more of an almond scent.
• This lotion will thicken as it cools.
• Pour the lotion into a clean container with a lid.
• To use: Massage a small amount into your skin.