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homemade vanilla body lotion in amber jar on granite counter

Homemade Vanilla Body Lotion

A homemade body lotion that is as easy to make as it is luxurious and deeply moisturizing with a hint of vanilla scent from natural essential oil.

Keyword economical, healthy, luxurious, moisturizing, non-greasy, nontoxic, quick absorbing, safe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 ounces
Author Sarah Pope

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Combine the beeswax, jojoba oil, and mango butter in a double boiler or medium sized stainless steel bowl set inside a large pot with hot water.

  2. Melt the beeswax and mango butter in the oil until just melted. Remove from the heat and set aside.

  3. While the oils are slightly cooling, steep 1 chamomile teabag in 2/3 cup of hot filtered water for 5 minutes.

  4. Remove the tea bag and pour the chamomile tea water into a one pint, wide mouth mason jar.

  5. Pour the warm oils into the mason jar with the tea water. Add the vanilla essential oil.

  6. Using a handheld blender, emulsify the oils and water together. This is best done by placing the immersion blender on the bottom of the jar and blending constantly for 30 seconds. Then, slowly raise the blender through the mixture while it is still blending (be sure to hold the jar with the other hand!).

  7. When you reach the top of the mixture, turn it off. Repeat every 5 minutes until the mixture is cooled and turns white. I usually do this 3-4 times total. Hint: It's a bit like making homemade mayo!

  8. Spoon the lotion into amber colored lotion containers. I use these (glass is best, but for safety in the bathroom with ceramic tile, I use plastic).

  9. This lotion is shelf-stable at room temperature and lasts for months.