Leaving your skin feeling silky smooth, these citrusy Lemongrass Lotion Bars are uplifting, hydrating and a lovely way to start the day.
Lemongrass Lotion Bars
These lemongrass lotion bars are a lovely way to moisturise your skin, leaving it smooth and nourished while uplifting your spirits.
Lemongrass essential oil has antibacterial which can help to heal and prevent infections, as well as anti-inflammatory properties which will help with any scrapes, bruises and small cuts that you may get throughout the day. This amazing essential oil can also deter bugs, making them great to use during the summer months.
Making Lotion Bars
To make these lotion bars, you will need:
- 2 oz beeswax
- 2 oz shea butter
- 2 oz sweet almond oil
- ¼ tsp fruit green mica powder, optional
- 15 drops lemongrass essential oil
- Heart and square moulds
To make these bars
Add the beeswax and shea butter to a microwave safe measuring jug or bowl. Something with a spout for pouring is best, and will help make the process less messy.
Gently heat for 30 second intervals, removing from the microwave and stirring between each heating session. Continue to do this until the beeswax is fully melted. It will take a few minutes.
Add sweet almond oil, then heat for an additional 30 seconds.
Carefully add the mica powder, if using, and the essential oil, and stir well.
Carefully pour the mixture into the moulds, and refrigerate for 1 hour to set.
Remove from moulds and store in an airtight container.
When using the mould listed, this recipe makes 18 bars.
What exactly is a lotion bar?
A lotion bar is a great alternative to a liquid water-based body lotion. They contain oil and are solid which makes them great for the whole family to use. They are also very cost effective since they melt on contact with your skin, therefore less of the bar is used.
Using Lotion Bars
When ready to use, simply rub the lotion bar on your body and allow it to absorb into your skin. I love to use it in the morning after my shower.
Storing the Lemongrass Lotion Bars
Store in an airtight container, out of direct sunlight, in a cool room for up to one year.
These lotion bars will stay solid, though they may start to melt in hot temperatures. If you are in a warmer climate, you may need to keep the bars in the fridge.
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Tips
- If your lotion bars come out a little slippery, your ratios may have been a little off. Just remelt them and add a little more beeswax to the mixture.
- If they come out a little to greasy, then try increasing the amount of shea butter while decreasing the amount of sweet almond oil.
- If your lemongrass lotion bars come out a little sticky, remelt and add more sweet almond oil to the mixture.
- Store these lotion bars at room temperature in a glass jar or metal tin. Though if you live in a very hot climate, you may need to put them in the fridge in the warmer months of the year.
- These lotion bars will last up to one year.
- Be careful when using essential oils. Make sure to do your research first and use with extreme care.
Lemongrass Lotion Bars
Simple Living. Creative LearningIngredients
- 2 oz beeswax
- 2 oz shea butter
- 2 oz sweet almond oil
- 15 drops lemongrass essential oil
- 1/4 tsp fruit green mica powder, optional
Instructions
- Add the beeswax and shea butter to a microwave safe measuring jug or bowl. Something with a spout for pouring is best, and will help make the process less messy.
- Gently heat for 30 second intervals, removing from the microwave and stirring between each heating session. Continue to do this until the beeswax is fully melted. It will take a few minutes.
- Add sweet almond oil, then heat for an additional 30 seconds.
- Carefully add the mica powder, if using, and the essential oil, and stir well.
- Carefully pour the mixture into the moulds, and refrigerate for 1 hour to set.
- Remove from moulds and store in an airtight container.When using the mould listed, this recipe makes 18 bars.
- To Use - When ready to use, rub a lotion bar onto your hands to warm it up slightly and it will start to melt. Rub into your skin making sure the lotion is distributed all over.
- Storing - Store in an airtight container, out of direct sunlight, in a cool room for up to one year. These lotion bars will stay solid, though they may start to melt in hot temperatures. If you are in a warmer climate, you may need to keep the bars in the fridge.
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of something you have read on this website. Check dilution levels for kids. Pregnant, nursing women and those under the care of a physician for a chronic condition should consult a physician before using. For external use only. Individual results may vary.
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