Hydrating & Moisturising Hand Lotion Recipe

Hydrating & Moisturising Hand Lotion Recipe

Phase A – Water Phase

• Distilled water — 725 g
• Glycerine — 40 g
• Xanthan gum — 2 g

B – Oil Phase

• Shea butter — 50 g
• Sweet almond oil — 50 g
• Emulsifying Wax — 70 g
• Cetostearyl alcohol (Ceto alcohol) — 20 g

Phase C – Cool-down

• Vitamin E — 5 g
• Fragrance oil — 10 g
• Euxyl PE 9010 — 10 g
• Panthenol — 15 g
• Sodium lactate — 3 g

Total: 1,000 g

Method – Hand Lotion Recipe

1. Mix the xanthan gum into the glycerine until smooth.
2. Add this mixture to the distilled water and mix well.
3. Heat Phase A to approximately 70–75°C.
4. In a separate container, combine Phase B and heat to 70–75°C until completely melted.
5. Slowly add Phase B to Phase A while blending.
6. Blend for 2–3 minutes, then continue stirring while the lotion cools.
7. Below 40°C, add Phase C ingredients.
8. Mix thoroughly and allow the lotion to cool completely.
9. Fill into clean, sanitised lotion bottles or pump containers.

Result: A creamy, hydrating hand lotion with glycerine, panthenol and sodium lactate for hydration, while shea butter and almond oil provide moisturisation and softness.