Light Body Lotion

This recipe is for a light body lotion. It is a great lotion for when we want something not as heavy that will absorb fast and moisturize our skin, leaving a lovely light feeling.

In this recipe, I use a combination of carrier oils that you can swap and change to make this lotion to your personal needs. You can choose only one liquid oil and make this recipe with your chosen oil.

I didn't include any butters in this formula since I want this lotion to be light.

Berry wax will add a soft and silky texture to this lotion and increase the viscosity of the final product.

Allantoin is an effective anti-irritant for the skin, calming and soothing sensitive areas. Allantoin's moisturizing mechanism increases the skin's ability to retain water. There's not a conclusive study regarding using Allantoin during pregnancy. But to be extra careful, ask your doctor before applying it or don’t use this ingredient.

I love using Olivem1000 for my emulsifier since it's very light, very easy to work with, and has conditioning properties.

Calendula extract increases hydration within the skin and promotes wound healing while reducing inflammation.

This body lotion combines moisturizing oils and active ingredients while remaining light and fast absorbed into the skin. It is a perfect lotion for everyday use on your body and hands.

This recipe is for 200g (3 tubes of 50ml each). For alternatives and more information, check the notes below.

Method:

1. In a heat-resistant beaker, place phase A ingredients. Start with the distilled water.

2. Add the allantoin and stir.

3. In a different container, add glycerin.

4. Add the xanthan gum to the glycerin and mix to make a slurry.

5. Add the slurry to the phase A beaker and mix to combine.

6. In a different heat-resistant beaker, add phase B ingredients. Add the camomile oil.

7. Add the argan oil.

8. Add the jojoba oil.

9. Add the Olivem1000.

10. Add the cetyl alcohol.

11. Add the berry wax.

12. Place phases A and B into a double boiler on medium heat.

13. Prepare phase C. In a diffrenet container add vitamin E.

14. Add the calendula extract.

15. Add the preservative.

16. Add the fragrance oil. Set phase C aside.

17. Remove phases A and B when everything is completely melted.

18. Pour phase A into phase B and stir to combine.

19. Use an immersion blender to completely emulsify.

20. Let the mixture cool down. Once it has cooled to 40 degrees Celcius or less, add phase C. Mix to combine.

21. Check ph level. Adjust the ph if necessary. For more information on adjusting ph, please check this post here. Between 5 to 6 will be fine.

22. Move the lotion to containers. I have used a syringe to fill my tube containers with the lotion.

Notes:

• You can use distilled water or hydrosol of your choice.

• You can skip the allantoin and add 0.4g glycerin instead.

• I use camomile oil (sweet almond oil infused with dried camomile flowers). To learn about infusing oil, please check this post here.

• You can use different carrier oils such as macadamia oil, hazelnut oil, sweet almond oil, grapeseed oil, safflower oil, argan oil, and apricot kernel oil.

• If you don't have Olivem1000, you can use Montanov ™ 68 (INCI: Cetearyl Alcohol and Cetearyl Glucoside), Lamecreme (INCI: Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate), Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, or any emulsifying wax you know and are comfortable working with.

• You can swap the berry wax with Myrica fruit wax. To read more about waxes in cosmetics, please check this post here.

• If you don't have calendula extract, you can use oat extract, Malva sylvestris (Mallow) flower extract, camomile extract, or aloe vera extract.

• You can use essential oil or fragrance oil. make sure to use safe skin one.

• If you use a different preservative, check the supplier's instructions for ph range and percentage needed.

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• Infusing Oils (no heating)
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• How to Adjust the PH Level in Cosmetics
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