Bath and Body
Magnesium Oil Body Lotion Recipe
Jun
Magnesium Oil Body Lotion Recipe (500g Batch)
Phase A – Water Phase
Distilled Water – 260g (52%)
Glycerine – 20g (4%)
Xanthan Gum – 2g (0.4%)
Phase B – Oil Phase
Sweet Almond Oil – 50g (10%)
Shea Butter – 25g (5%)
Emulsifying Wax (E-Wax) – 30g (6%)
Cetyl Alcohol – 10g (2%)
Phase C – Cool Down Phase
Magnesium Chloride Solution (Magnesium Oil) – 80g (16%)
Preservative – 5g (1%)
Fragrance or Essential Oil – 5g (1%)
Vitamin E – 3g (0.6%)
Lactic Acid or Citric Acid Solution – adjust pH to 5–5.5
Method
Combine distilled water and glycerine.
Sprinkle xanthan gum into the water phase and mix well.
In a separate container combine all oil phase ingredients.
Heat both phases to approximately 70°C.
Pour the oil phase into the water phase and blend until emulsified.
Continue mixing while cooling.
Once below 40°C add the magnesium oil, preservative, fragrance and Vitamin E.
Check and adjust pH to between 5 and 5.5.
Bottle into pump bottles or jars.
Notes
Add magnesium oil during cool down to help maintain stability.
This lotion is suitable for daily body use.
A slight tingling sensation can occur on sensitive skin.
Ingredients available from funwithsoap.co.za
