Thick Nourishing Body Lotion

INGREDIENT

690 g Distilled Water

30 g Glycerine

80 g Sweet Almond Oil

30 g Jojoba Oil

60 g Shea Butter

90 g Emulsifying Wax

5 g Vitamin E

10 g Euxyl PE 9010

5 g Fragrance Oil

TOTAL: 1,000 g

METHOD

1. Sanitise all equipment, utensils and containers before starting.
2. Add the distilled water and glycerine to a heat-resistant container.
3. In a separate heat-resistant container, add the sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, shea butter and emulsifying wax.
4. Heat both phases to approximately 70–75°C.
5. Once the emulsifying wax and shea butter have completely melted, slowly add the oil phase to the water phase while blending.
6. Blend for several minutes until a smooth, creamy emulsion forms.
7. Continue stirring while the lotion cools.
8. Once the lotion has cooled below 40°C, add the vitamin E, Euxyl PE 9010 and fragrance oil.
9. Mix thoroughly.
10. Check the pH and adjust to approximately pH 5–5.5 if necessary.
11. Check the final weight. If required, add a small amount of distilled water to bring the batch to exactly 1,000 g.
12. Pour into clean, sanitised containers and allow to cool completely before closing.

STORAGE

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Use clean, dry hands or a suitable pump dispenser when dispensing the lotion.