Homemade Lotion Bars with Essential Oils
This is how to make homemade lotion bars with essential oils at home. Great inexpensive gift ideas for women or embed items for a fun surprise during the holidays.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- 1 Silicone mold
Ingredients
- 4 oz Shea butter
- 4 oz coconut oil
- 4 oz beeswax
- 25 drops essential oils
- 2 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Cut the cinnamon sticks up into pieces that will fit into each mold. Place 2 pieces into each cube.
- Add the shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax pellets to a double boiler with a few inches of water in your pot. Heat over medium high heat until melted, stirring occasionally. Add both essential oils and stir to distribute evenly.
- Immediately pour into each silicone cube, on top of the cinnamon sticks, filling up to the top. Chill for 3 hours (or you can allow to set at room temperature for 6-8 hours.