How to Guide: Making a Basic Lotion

Basic Lotion
Making lotions can be challenging, but this simple recipe makes it a fun and relatively easy project. This is a perfect recipe to try for anyone who is new to making emulsions. Feel free to substitute the oils for other oils that appeal to you. You could also trade the water phase for a lovely hydrosol like Neroli or Cucumber!

Equipment You’ll Need
• 2 - Stovetop safe pots or beakers
• Stick blender
• Measuring cups/spoons or scale
• Thermometer

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Moderate
Approximate yield: 1 Pound (16 oz)
Approximate cost per pound: $3.68
Suggested packaging: 4oz – 6oz bottle with a pump top
Suggested retail price: $5.00 - $10.00

Ingredients
Phase A: (Melt or Oil phase)
Ingredient : Lbs : Kitchen : %
• Emulsifying Wax
0.0248 : 1/8 Cup : 2.5%
• Stearic Acid
0.0248 : 1 ½ Tbsp : 2.5%
• USDA Certified Organic Olive Oil
0.2214 : ½ Cup : 22%

Phase B: (Water phase)
Ingredient : Lbs : Kitchen : %
• Deionized Water
0.6887 : 1 ½ Cup : 67.97%
• USDA Certified Organic Pomegranate Juice Powder
0.0130 : ¼ Tsp : 1%
• USDA Certified Organic Vegetable Glycerin
0.0248 : 1 Tbsp : 2.5%
• Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
0.0050 : 1 Tsp : 0.5%

Phase C:
Ingredient : Lbs : Kitchen : %
• Xanthan Gum
0.0004 : 1/8 Tsp : 0.03%

Phase D:
Ingredient : Lbs : Kitchen : %
• Phenoxyethanol
0.0100 : 2 Tsp : 1%

Directions
1. Start by combining all Phase A ingredients into a stovetop-safe pot or beaker. In a separate stovetop safe pot or beaker combine all ingredients in phase B. You should now have 2 pots or beakers. One with phase A ingredients and one with phase b ingredients.

2. Heat phase A ingredients until fully melted. This will be approximately 165F – 170F. On a separate burner, heat phase B ingredients to 145F – 155F.

3. Take phase B and grab your stick blender. Slowly sprinkle Phase C (Xanthan Gum) into phase B while mixing with your stick blender. Mix until fully blended.

4. With your blender still immersed and mixing in Phase B, take Phase A and slowly pour into Phase B while constantly mixing. You may need to increase the speed on your mixer as you add Phase A. Don’t be afraid to aggressively mix.

5. Finally, Add the phenoxyethanol and mix again.
6. Let cool to room temperature and then fill your packaging and enjoy!