This is LittleEbuds Homemade Lotion! Here’s a breakdown of the steps:
Ingredients:
- Water & Aloe Combo: 22.2 oz (628g)
- Butters & Oils: 6.3oz (180g)
- 1/2 cup Kokum Butter
- 1/2 cup Shea Butter
- 1/2 cup Cocoa Butter
- 3 tbsp Jojoba Oil
- 3 tbsp Castor Oil
- 3 tbsp Turmeric Oil
- 1 tbsp Vitamin E Oil
- 1 tbsp Hemp Seed Oil
- Emulsifying Wax: 3 oz (80g)
- Stearic Acid: 3 oz (80g)
- Optiphen: 0.5 oz (15g)
- Fragrance: 0.8 oz (24g)
Instructions:
Prepare Water/Aloe Mixture:
Combine 2 cups of aloe water with distilled water to make 22.2 oz (628g).
Heat the mixture, and make sure to add a little extra to account for evaporation.
Bring it to a boil and then maintain it at 130°F.
Prepare Oils and Butters:
Use a double boiler to combine the butters (kokum, shea, cocoa) and oils (jojoba, castor, turmeric, vitamin E, hemp seed) with emulsifying wax and stearic acid.
Heat this mixture to 160°F, then let it cool to 130°F.
Combine Oils and Water:
Once both the oil and water mixtures are cooled to 130°F, combine them.
Use an electric mixer to blend them well for about 5 minutes.
Add Optiphen and fragrance while mixing. Ensure the mixture is under 130°F before adding Optiphen.
Final Mixing:
Continue mixing intermittently until the lotion thickens and cools enough to be poured into jars.
Storage:
Pour the lotion into jars and store them in a dry area.
This lotion can be stored for up to 1 year.
This recipe seems quite comprehensive and detailed, ensuring that the ingredients are mixed properly and the lotion is stored correctly for longevity.