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Let's do more lotion

Soothing lavender whipped body butter 1/2 c coconut oil  1/2 c sweet almond oil 1 c shea butter 15-20 drops lavender essential oil 1. Add coconut oil, almond oil and shea butter to a stainless steel or glass mixing bowl 2. Use double boiler method, constantly stir with a whisk until melted 3. Remove from heat and place in fridge to cool 4. Once partially solid, add essential oils and use a hand mixer whisk mixture until creamy. 5. Pour into a glass jar and seal tightly Cinnamon apple lotion bar

More lotion bars

Peppermint, cotton candy lotion bars 3/4 c beeswax pellets 1 c coconut oil 1 tsp vitamin e oil 10-20 drops essential oil or fragrance oil  1. Melt beeswax and coconut oil 2. Then add vitamin e oil 3. Let cool for a min then add essential oils or fragrance oils  4. Pour into molds and let solidify Also do more of the calming lavender lotion bars Pumpkin pie spice body butter 1/2 c shea butter 1/4 c coconut oil 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp vitamin e oil 3 tsp  pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp vanilla extract 1. Place shea butter, coconut oil, olive oil, vitamin e oil and 1 tsp of pumpkin pie spice in a double boiler until fully melted 2. Set to cool on counter for 30 min 3. Place it in fridge until it partially sets up(about 10-15 min) if you leave it to long then set it out on counter for a few 4. Transfer to a mixing bowl, mix until whipped and full. 5. Then add vanilla and additional pumpkin pie spice and mix until fully incorporated 

Lotions and masks

Sea clay lotion 1/8 c water 1 tbsp sea salt 1 tbsp bentonite clay 1 tbsp baking soda 1 tsp glycerin 1. Mix the baking soda w/clay and sea salt in a small bowl, then add the water while stirring until no clumps are found 2. Melt the glycerin and stir it in the mix, then transfer the lotion to a small jar DIY peel- off charcoal mask 1 tsp activated charcoal 1/2 tsp bentonite clay 1 tbsp gelatin 2 tbsp 1. Combine water and gelatin in a heat safe dish 2. Mix in charcoal and clay then stir until smooth 3. Microwave for 10 seconds at a time until it has thickened to apply, it may take 2 hours to apply

Lotion bars and lotion

Holiday spice lotion bars 3 oz cocoa butter 1/3 c coconut oil 1/3 c shea butter 1/2 cup beeswax 1/2 tsp vitamin e oil About 10 drops essential oils each  Clove oil Cinnamon oil Cedar wood oil Orange oil 1. Melt the cocoa butter, coconut oil, and beeswax 2. When melted add the shea butter 3. When all is melted, stir, then add vitamin e oil 4. Let cool for a min then add essential oils until combined  5. Then pour into molds, then allow to cool Vanilla lavender almond oil lotion  1/2 c sweet almond oil 1/4 c coconut oil 1/4 c beeswax granules 2 tbsp shea butter  1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3-4 drops lavender essential oil  1. Combine the almond oil, coconut oil, and shea butter in a double boiler over low heat 2. Heat until all ingredients are melted then remove from heat and stir smooth 3. Stir in the beeswax granules, vanilla extract and essential oils until combined

Cold and flu soothing vapor soak

Cold & Flu Soothing Vapor Bath Soak 2 C epsom salt 1 c baking soda 1 tbsp coconut oil 8 drops tea tree oil 10 drops peppermint oil * optional- soap colorant 1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, until thoroughly mixed  2. Now add soap safe color if coloring 3. Transfer mixture to a jar with a tight fitting lid To use: pour 1/2 c to 1 c crystals under running water, soak for at least 20 min to get the best result from your vapor soak