DIY lotion bar

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Melt the beeswax, shea butter, and carrier oil together in a double boiler.
  2. 2Pour the mixture into molds.
  3. 3Let set for 1–2 hours.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup beeswax
  • 1/3 cup shea butter
  • 1/3 cup carrier oil
  • few drops essential oil (optional)

Equipment

double boilermolds

Tips

  • You can use other types of butter instead of shea butter.
  • You can use infused oil instead of standard carrier oil.
  • Infuse your oil with herbs like calendula (for soothing), plantain (for skin repair), yarrow (for wound healing), arnica (for sore muscles), or lavender (for calming).