To make:
BODY LOTION
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Over a low heat, slowly melt the oils (coconut and sweet almond), beeswax and cocoa butter in a large heavy – based stainless steel saucepan.
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Use a whisk to beat the water in vigorously.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and continue stirring until the cream cools down to body temperature (37 C).
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Add the essential oils (lavender and ylang ylang) and mix thoroughly.
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Stir until cool and creamy, this will prevent the water and oil separating. Then decant into airtight jars.
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Clear jars must be kept in a dark place to preserve the essential oils.
What you will need:
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1/2 oz Beeswax
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1/2 oz Cocoa Butter
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2 oz Coconut Oil
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2 tablespoons Sweet Almond Oil
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4 tablespoons mineral water
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1/2 teaspoon Lavender essential oil
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1/2 teaspoon Ylang Ylang essential oil