#8 Sweet Orange and Vanilla Lotion Bars

Sweet Orange and Vanilla Lotion Bars

Making Lotion Bars

• 3 ounces Shea Butter
• 3 ounces coconut
• 3 ounces Beeswax Pellets
• 15 drops of sweet orange essential oil
• 7 drops of vanilla essential oil
• ⅛ tsp orange mica powder 
• Kitchen scale
• 4 cup microwave safe spouted measuring cup Cylinder silicone soap mould

1. Measure the shea butter, coconut oil, and beeswax by weight, using the kitchen scale and place in a microwaveable jug.
2. Place the jug into the microwave and heat on high for one minute.
3. Remove and stir. Repeat, heating for short 10 to 20 seconds bursts until everything is fully melted.
4. Once melted, add the essential oil and mica powder. Stir well.
5. Place the mould on a flat surface where the bars will be able to sit, undisturbed, for a few hours. 
6. Pour the mixture into the mould, filling each cavity until they are around ¾ full. Allow to set, undisturbed for about 6 hours.
7. Remove from mould and store in an airtight container.

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.