{"title":"How to Make Lotion","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLotion Making 101: How to Make Organic Skincare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLotion Making is an excellent way to make custom organic skincare products. We offer natural lotion-making recipes that you can make in your kitchen. You can use simple-to-find organic ingredients. In addition, you can experiment with more advanced ingredients and formulas as you learn about the lotion-making process. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBe creative and try store-bought hydrosols, rose water, aloe, or tea tinctures instead of water. You can also add \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/anti-aging-peptides\" title=\"purchase anti-aging peptides online\"\u003eanti-aging peptides\u003c\/a\u003e, powders, extracts, and natural botanicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is easy to find most ingredients you will need to make a face or body lotion. First, try the health food section of your local grocery store. You can usually find organic oils, organic aloe, vegetable glycerin, and many other items. Your local health food store may also carry the ingredients you need. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you order stearic acid and emulsifying wax online, make sure you purchase ingredients made from vegetable sources. Airless bottles, anti-aging Ingredients, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/essential-oils\" title=\"Essential Oils for DIY Lotion\"\u003eessential oils\u003c\/a\u003e are in the DIY section of our shop at Skin Perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: right;\" alt=\"Learn How to Make Lotion at Home\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0069\/7719\/1993\/files\/natural-skin-care.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLotion Making Supplies:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble Boiler – 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel or glass measuring cups and spoons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpatula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePyrex or any glass bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandheld Mixer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandy Thermometer – 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic Gloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubbing Alcohol or Vodka to sanitize utensils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunnel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirless Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLotion Making Ingredients:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic Oils for this recipe, we prefer Jojoba and Coconut Oil. (For more information on which oils to choose, check out our blog on how to make Anti-Aging Oil Serums)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic Aloe Juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetable Glycerin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmulsifying Wax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStearic Acid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic Essential Oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin E or Peptides (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis formula for making lotion is super simple! As you become familiar with the lotion-making process, you can use more advanced methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz. Organic Jojoba Oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz. \u003ca title=\"Organic Liquid Coconut Oil\" href=\"\/en-de\/products\/organic-coconut-carrier-oil-base\"\u003eOrganic Coconut Oil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 oz. Organic Aloe Juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz. Vegetable Glycerin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz. Emulsifying wax (of vegetable origin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz. Stearic Acid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 drops of Organic Essential Oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow the fun part is making the lotion! First, prep your workstation by wiping down the area with a disinfectant. Next, place all supplies that you will be using at the workstation. Remember always to wash your hands and put on your gloves. Finally, you will need to sterilize all utensils by wiping them down with Rubbing Alcohol or Vodka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat all oils and emulsifying wax in a double boiler. Place a candy thermometer on the side and bring the temperature to 150 degrees. While the emulsifying wax is melting, you will heat the aloe in another double boiler. When both the oil and aloe reach 150 degrees F, remove both oil and aloe from heat. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBegin incorporating the water into the oil. Next, place a stick blender into the oil and start blending. Slowly dispense the liquid aloe into the oil. Soon an emulsion will form. After about 2 minutes or when the mixture is thoroughly blended, add the essential oils, and blend until incorporated. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf your lotion is too thick at the end formulation, you can thin it with a small amount of rose water. After becoming familiar with the lotion-making process, you can add peptides or other ingredients in the cool-down phase for future batches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlace a funnel inside an airless bottle and fill it with small amounts until complete. Repeat until all of the product is bottled. Set them aside to cool to room temperature. Once cool, put the lid on your lotion and place it in the fridge. To extend the lotions' shelf life, you must add a preservative during the appropriate phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSources:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/skin-care-basics\/dermatologists-tips-relieve-dry-skin\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.aad.org\/skin-care-basics\/dermatologists-tips-relieve-dry-skin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/3765\/homemade-lotion-recipe\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/3765\/homemade-lotion-recipe\/\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.makingskincare.com\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.makingskincare.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"WSU Human Development Skincare Specialist\" href=\"\/en-de\/pages\/about\"\u003eKari Thomas\u003c\/a\u003e wrote this article.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0069\/7719\/1993\/collections\/ca6f94fc3eb770f04a899c58a3441216.jpg?v=1634939949","url":"https:\/\/nituralorganicskincare.com\/en-de\/collections\/how-to-make-lotion.oembed","provider":"Skin Perfection Natural and Organic Skin Care","version":"1.0","type":"link"}