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Non-Greasy Shea Butter Lotion Recipew

See how to make a nourishing, non-greasy shea butter lotion recipe with lavender water and other natural ingredients. This homemade shea butter lotion recipe is non-greasy, cost-efficient, and provides long-lasting moisturization. The easy homemade lotion without beeswax can also be turned into a lavender body butter.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Author: A D

Ingredients

  • 1 cup / 230 g lavender water
  • 1/2 Tbsp / 7 g Vegetable Glycerin
  • 1/2 cup / 70 g Apricot Kernel Oil
  • 3 Tbsp / 30 g Argan Oil
  • 1 Tbsp / 10 g Shea butter
  • 1 tsp / 5 g Olivem 1000
  • 70 drops / 2 g Preservative
  • 40 drops / 2 g Vitamin E oil
  • 20 drops / 1 g Lavender essential oil
  • 1/2 tsp Purple Mica

Instructions

  • Weight all the ingredients.
  • Pour the lavender water and glycerin into a deep and heatproof jar.
  • Add the apricot kernel oil, argan oil, shea butter, and Olivem into another heatproof jar.
  • Melt butters and oils in a water bath. The temperature should be about 65-70°C to fully melt all solid ingredients.
  • After all the ingredients are melted, take the oil and water phase out of the water bath. Be careful the jars may be hot.
  • Blend lavender water and glycerine: Prepare a glycerine/gum slurry, and set aside.
  • Mix the phases together and emulsify using a stick blender. It takes a moment to emulsify the ingredients, so don’t be alarmed if you see the phases separating. Keep blending until the two phases are combined and a homogenous emulsion has formed. It will be thick and creamy. This process takes approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
  • If you want to tint the lotion (as I did), add a small amount 91/2 tsp) of purple mica powder and mix again.
  • Add the preservative, vitamin E oil, and Lavender essential oil.
  • Whisk again.
  • Cool the emulsion in a cold water bath, and stir during cooling down.
  • When the temperature reaches 40°C add phase C ingredients, and mix thoroughly.

Notes

How to store DIY body lotion

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Storing creams and lotions in airless pump dispensers minimizes the risk of contamination. Apply with clean hands.

How to package lavender lotion

You can package your lotion in a bottle with a flip-top cap or a pump dispenser.

Shelf life

The approximate shelf life is six months. Creams can have a much longer shelf life but you will need to have microbiological and stability testing carried out to determine the shelf life.
If you do not have a double boiler, you can make your own by placing a glass bowl over a pot of boiling water.
You can substitute equal parts of mango butter or cocoa butter for the shea butter.
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