Earl Grey In-Shower Lotion Bars Recipe

Discover the joy of crafting your own Earl Grey in-shower lotion bars, a game-changer for those seeking to simplify their travel routine and embrace a more sustainable lifestyle. These shower lotion bars blend the moisturizing powers of avocado oil, mango butter, and cocoa butter with the hydrating benefits of glycerin and sodium lactate, ensuring your skin remains supple and nourished. Infused with the refreshing scent of bergamot essential oil, these bars encapsulate the distinctive aroma of Earl Grey tea. The secret to their magic lies in the emulsifying wax, crucial for merging the moisture on your skin with the bars’ oils and butter to create an instant, long-lasting lotion effect. It's important to note that this in-shower body lotion DIY recipe cannot replace emulsifying wax with beeswax. Simply glide the bar over your damp skin post-shower, no rinsing needed, then pat dry with a towel. Yield: 5 Bars (2.1 oz / 60 g each)
Time Required

• Preparation and Cleanup: 15 Minutes
• Active Time: 25 Minutes
• Cooling: 30 Minutes
• Overall: 70 Minutes

Supplies Needed:

• Digital Scale
• Small Saucepan
• Wire Rack
• Spatula or Spoon
• Isopropyl Alcohol Spray (70%)
• Funnel Pitcher
• Pipettes
• Stick Blender
• Paper Towels
• Freezer
• Silicone or Plastic Mold with rounded edges

Ingredients:

• Cocoa Butter (46%)
• Mango Butter (15%)
• Avocado Oil (12%)
• Sodium Lactate 60% (3%)
• Emulsifying Wax, NF (7%)
• Stearic Acid (10%)
• Glycerin (4%)
• Bergamot Essential Oil (2%)
• Germaben II Preservative (1%)

1. Preparation: Sanitize your workspace and tools with isopropyl alcohol.
2. Melt Ingredients: Place cocoa butter, mango butter, avocado oil, stearic acid, glycerin, emulsifying wax, and sodium lactate in a funnel pitcher, then melt in a simmering water bath.
3. Emulsify: After melting, cool slightly, then blend with a stick blender to ensure a homogenous mixture. Add bergamot essential oil and mix well. It’s important to note that essential oils and Germaben II should both be added at 140 degrees fahrenheit or lower, then mixed well.
4. Mold: Pour the mixture into your chosen molds. For spill-free pouring, use the freezer trick mentioned.
5. Set: Freeze the bars until solid, about 30 minutes, then unmold and enjoy your DIY shower lotion bar.

This in-shower lotion bar recipe offers a delightful skincare experience and stands as a testament to the ease and effectiveness of homemade beauty solutions. With just a few simple ingredients and tools, you can create a luxurious, environmentally friendly alternative to conventional lotions, embodying the essence of DIY in shower lotion bars.