How Do You Make A Natural Body Lotion Bar?
Skin care and beauty products are among the most expensive items in any grocery store, particularly those which boast all-natural ingredients. Body lotion bars are often particularly pricey. Luckily, you can make your own natural body lotion bars at home for a fraction of the price. Step 1 Prepare your body lotion bar mold by lining the inside of your container with plastic wrap, allowing the edges of the wrap to hang over the edges of your mold. Use a mold approximately the same size as a bar of soap. You can use soap molds, old mint tins, travel soap boxes or any container that has a tight fitting lid. Step 2 Combine 3 oz. beeswax, 2 oz. cocoa butter and 3 oz. extra virgin or cold pressed sweet almond oil in the top portion of your double boiler. Heat the mixture slowly, just until the wax melts. Don’t overheat the oil, as excess temperatures can damage the natural healing properties. Make sure that the mixture never gets too hot to touch. Step 3 Remove the mixture from heat and stir
