How to Make Hand Lotion

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Stir together ¼ cup (60 milliliters) of olive oil and ¼ cup (28 grams) of emulsifying wax.

   Pour the oil into a glass measuring cup, then add the wax.
   
   Stir the two ingredients together until just combined.
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   Step 2: Heat the oil mixture until the wax melts.

   You can do this in a pot filled with water over medium heat.
   
   You can also heat the mixture in the microwave for about 1 minute., You can even use a combination of scents, such as rosemary-lavender or eucalyptus-mint.
   
   If you wish to have unscented hand lotion, you can skip this step. , This will had a nice, subtle fragrance to the lotion., The mixture will be milky-white and liquid-y.
   
   Don't worry, however, it will thicken up once it starts to cool down.You should not have to stir the mixture, but if the ingredients aren't coming together, give the mixture a quick stir. , To make the lotion easier to use, consider pouring it into smaller mason jars instead.
   
   A great size to work with is 4 ounces (120 milliliters).
   
   You can also pour it into a glass soap dispenser so that you can pump it out instead. , Because this lotion contains water, it is perishable.
   
   Keep it in the fridge, and inspect it for mould or bubbling regularly.
   
   It should last about 4 weeks, but it may expire sooner than that.
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   Step 3: Stir 24 to 36 drops of essential oil into the oil mixture

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   Step 4: if desired.You can use any scent you like; rose and lavender are especially popular in hand lotions.

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   Step 5: Heat 1¼ to 1½ cup (300 to 350 milliliters) of water in the microwave for 1 minute.For a twist

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   Step 6: you can use rose water instead.

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   Step 7: Pour the water into the oil mixture.

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   Step 8: Pour the mixture into a mason jar

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   Step 9: cover it tightly with a lid

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    Step 10: and let it sit overnight.

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    Step 11: Use the lotion within 3 to 4 weeks.

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