To make this lotion, there are some supplies you will need. To heat and melt the oils/butters, you will be using a double boiler method on your stovetop. You will also need a larger mixing bowl to combine the water and butters/oils, as well as a stick blender to encourage the emulsification process. Other than that, the rest of the supplies are pretty standard: a scale, a mixing spoon, a spatula, and a funnel (optional).
As for the rest of the ingredients in this lotion recipe, they can all be found at Natures Garden. You will also be able to find the bottles and lids to package your lotion in by clicking on this link.
Here is the lotion recipe to make (2) 8 oz. bottles:
Water Phase:
425 grams Distilled Water
8 grams Sodium Lactate
Oil Phase:
24 grams BTMS 25
10 grams Mango Butter
28 grams Rice Bran Oil
30 grams Fractionated Coconut Oil
6 grams Vitamin E Oil
To Scent and Preserve:
10 grams Optiphen Preservative
12 grams Papaya Dragon Fruit Fragrance Oil
To get the same color pictured, you will need:
5 drops Da Bomb Soap Dye Yellow
7 drops Da Bomb Soap Dye Blue
It is suggested before starting this recipe to prep your area with all of the supplies that you will need. Also, clean and sanitize your work area as well as your packaging materials.
And now, the steps:
The Water Phase:
Step 1: Using your scale, weigh out at least 525 grams of distilled water. Even though you will only be using 425 grams for this lotion recipe, you want to account for evaporation while heating. Place your water in a pot. Place the pot on the stove top. Heat the water to 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the water hits that temperature, hold it there for 20 minutes. This step will eliminate any bacteria that may be in the water.
Step 2: When the time has elapsed, remove the water for the stove top/heat. Weigh out 425 grams of the water. Then, add the sodium lactate. Stir and set aside.
The Oil Phase:
Step 1: Grab a larger pot. Place a few inches of tap water into this pot. Put this pot on to the stove top on medium heat. Now, weigh out and combine the following: Mango Butter, BTMS, Fractionated Coconut Oil, Rice Bran Oil, and the Vitamin E. Place all of the ingredients into a smaller pot. Then, place this smaller pot in to the larger one. This is the double boiler method. As the ingredients melt, stir occasionally. Heat the ingredients in the smaller pot to 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Mixing Phase: Get ready to move!
Step 1: Double check that your water and your oils are both around 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, in a large mixing bowl combine the oil mixture and the water.
Step 2: Using your stick blender, begin to emulsify. This will become apparent when your mixture turns white in color.
The Cooling Phase:
Step 1: Now, allow your mixture to cool. The temperature that you are looking for is 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Once your lotion is this temperature, add the Optiphen preservative, colorant, and fragrance oil. Once again, using your stick blender, mix.
Step 2: Finally, let your lotion cool to room temperature and then place it into your bottles.
You have now turned your Tropical Lotion Recipe into Homemade Tropical Lotion. You will just love how truly amazing this lotion is! Enjoy the tropical fruits of your labor!
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