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Shea Butter Lotion

 

INGREDIENT	% of total	500 g	2 cups	Function
Part A
Distilled Water	73.25	366.25	1 ½ cup + 2 tsp	Diluent
Glycerin	2.5	12.5	2 ½ tsp	Humectant
Part B
Emulsifying Wax	10	50	3 TBS + 1 tsp	Emulsifier
Stearic Acid	0.65	3.25	2/3 tsp	Emulsifier
Sweet Almond Oil	5.6	28	2 TBS	Moisturizer
Shea Butter	2.5	12.5	2 ½ tsp	Moisturizer
Jojoba Oil	3.5	17.5	3 ½ tsp	Moisturizer
Part C
Tocopheryl Acetate	1	5	1 tsp	VITAMIN E
Germaben IIÒ	1	5	1 tsp	Preservative
Total	100 %	500g	2 cups

Instructions

1. Combine ingredients of Part A with fast mixing in a microwavable container.
2. Combine ingredients of Part B in a separate microwavable container.
3. Heat both Part A and Part B to 80°C/176°F.
4. At 80°C/176°F, add Part B to Part A with mixing.
5. Cool to 40°C/104°F with mixing.
6. Add Part C with mixing and cool to room temperature.

Add fragranced such as: 

Herbal Citrus

Chamomile Spa

Honey Almond

Vanilla Butter 

Color this lotion with….

D&C Red 33

D&C Green 5

D&C Green 8

D&C Orange 4

FD&C Blue 1

FD&C Red 4

FD&C Red 40

FD&C Yellow 5

FD&C Yellow 6

Note: Color should be mixed approximately 40:1 in water before combining with the lotion.  Mix together and then add with mixing to the lotion until the product has the color strength you are looking for.

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