Make Hand Lotion

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	#Stir 24 to 36 drops of essential oil into the oil mixture, if desired.<ref>https://ift.tt/305ASe8> You can use any scent you like; rose and lavender are especially popular in hand lotions. You can even use a combination of scents, such as rosemary-lavender or eucalyptus-mint.[[Image:Make Hand Lotion Step 3 Version 2.jpg|center]]		#Stir 24 to 36 drops of essential oil into the oil mixture, if desired.<ref>https://ift.tt/305ASe8> You can use any scent you like; rose and lavender are especially popular in hand lotions. You can even use a combination of scents, such as rosemary-lavender or eucalyptus-mint.[[Image:Make Hand Lotion Step 3 Version 2.jpg|center]]
	#* If you wish to have unscented hand lotion, you can skip this step.		#* If you wish to have unscented hand lotion, you can skip this step.
−	#Heat 1¼ to 1½ cup (300 to 350 milliliters) of water in the microwave for 1 minute.<ref>https://ift.tt/305ASe8> For a twist, you can use rose water instead. This will had a nice, subtle fragrance to the lotion.<ref>http://www.designsponge.com/2010/04/made-with-love-rose-body-lotion.html</ref>[[Image:Make Hand Lotion Step 4 Version 2.jpg|center]]	+	#Heat 1¼ to 1½ cup (300 to 350 milliliters) of water in the microwave for 1 minute.<ref>https://ift.tt/305ASe8> For a twist, you can use rose water instead. This will have a nice, subtle fragrance to the lotion.<ref>http://www.designsponge.com/2010/04/made-with-love-rose-body-lotion.html</ref>[[Image:Make Hand Lotion Step 4 Version 2.jpg|center]]
	#Pour the water into the oil mixture. The mixture will be milky-white and liquid-y. Don't worry, however, it will thicken up once it starts to cool down.<ref>https://ift.tt/34rNRKC> You should not have to stir the mixture, but if the ingredients aren't coming together, give the mixture a quick stir.[[Image:Make Hand Lotion Step 5 Version 2.jpg|center]]		#Pour the water into the oil mixture. The mixture will be milky-white and liquid-y. Don't worry, however, it will thicken up once it starts to cool down.<ref>https://ift.tt/34rNRKC> You should not have to stir the mixture, but if the ingredients aren't coming together, give the mixture a quick stir.[[Image:Make Hand Lotion Step 5 Version 2.jpg|center]]
	#Pour the mixture into a mason jar, cover it tightly with a lid, and let it sit overnight. To make the lotion easier to use, consider pouring it into smaller mason jars instead. A great size to work with is 4 ounces (120 milliliters). You can also pour it into a glass soap dispenser so that you can pump it out instead.[[Image:Make Hand Lotion Step 6 Version 2.jpg|center]]		#Pour the mixture into a mason jar, cover it tightly with a lid, and let it sit overnight. To make the lotion easier to use, consider pouring it into smaller mason jars instead. A great size to work with is 4 ounces (120 milliliters). You can also pour it into a glass soap dispenser so that you can pump it out instead.[[Image:Make Hand Lotion Step 6 Version 2.jpg|center]]
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	#Add 3 tablespoons (67.5 grams) of honey.<ref>https://ift.tt/30436Gr> Don't add the essential oils just yet; you'll add those in at the very end. Honey is a natural humectant, so it will help attract moisture to your skin. It is also non-perishable, so you don't have to worry about your lotion going bad.[[Image:Make Hand Lotion Step 18.jpg|center]]		#Add 3 tablespoons (67.5 grams) of honey.<ref>https://ift.tt/30436Gr> Don't add the essential oils just yet; you'll add those in at the very end. Honey is a natural humectant, so it will help attract moisture to your skin. It is also non-perishable, so you don't have to worry about your lotion going bad.[[Image:Make Hand Lotion Step 18.jpg|center]]
	#Melt the ingredients together over medium heat. Stir the ingredients together from time to time to help them melt. It may take 10 to 20 minutes for everything to melt completely.[[Image:Make Hand Lotion Step 19.jpg|center]]		#Melt the ingredients together over medium heat. Stir the ingredients together from time to time to help them melt. It may take 10 to 20 minutes for everything to melt completely.[[Image:Make Hand Lotion Step 19.jpg|center]]
−	#Take the bowl off the heat, and let it cool for 1 to 2 hours in the fridge. The mixture will turn solid as it cools. Don't worry if it looks too thick, however; you will be beating the mixture to give it a light, fluffy texture.[[Image:Make Hand Lotion Step 20.jpg|center]]	+	#Take the bowl off the heat and let it cool for 1 to 2 hours in the fridge. The mixture will turn solid as it cools. Don't worry if it looks too thick, however; you will be beating the mixture to give it a light, fluffy texture.[[Image:Make Hand Lotion Step 20.jpg|center]]
	#Scrape the mixture from the sides of the bowl using a rubber spatula. Keep the mixture in the bowl. You are simply doing this to make it easier to mix later on.<ref>http://imperfectlyhappy.com/diy-hand-cream/</ref>[[Image:Make Hand Lotion Step 21.jpg|center]]		#Scrape the mixture from the sides of the bowl using a rubber spatula. Keep the mixture in the bowl. You are simply doing this to make it easier to mix later on.<ref>http://imperfectlyhappy.com/diy-hand-cream/</ref>[[Image:Make Hand Lotion Step 21.jpg|center]]
	#Add 20 to 30 drops of essential oil, if desired.<ref>https://ift.tt/30436Gr> Start with just 20 drops, then add more as needed. You can use any type of essential oil you like. It can be one fragrance, such as chamomile or lavender, or a combination of fragrances, such as lavender-rose.[[Image:Make Hand Lotion Step 22.jpg|center]]		#Add 20 to 30 drops of essential oil, if desired.<ref>https://ift.tt/30436Gr> Start with just 20 drops, then add more as needed. You can use any type of essential oil you like. It can be one fragrance, such as chamomile or lavender, or a combination of fragrances, such as lavender-rose.[[Image:Make Hand Lotion Step 22.jpg|center]]
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	* If your lotion starts to soften, store it in the fridge.		* If your lotion starts to soften, store it in the fridge.
	* Coconut oil has a strong scent, so consider using essential oils that go well with coconut oil, rather than clash against it.		* Coconut oil has a strong scent, so consider using essential oils that go well with coconut oil, rather than clash against it.
−	* Dispenser-type bottles are highly recommended. Not only are they easier to use, but they lessen the chances of contamination, because you are not actually touching the lotion.	+	* Dispenser-type bottles are highly recommended. Not only are they easier to use, but they lessen the chances of contamination because you are not actually touching the lotion.
	* You can find essential oils online and in health food stores. Do not use fragrances intended for soap-making; they are not the same thing.		* You can find essential oils online and in health food stores. Do not use fragrances intended for soap-making; they are not the same thing.
	== Warnings ==		== Warnings ==
−	* Make sure that all of your jars, bowls, and utensils are clear. This will prevent your lotions from getting contaminated.	+	* Make sure that all of your jars, bowls, and utensils are clean. This will prevent your lotions from getting contaminated.
	* Keep an eye on your lotion. Water-based lotions are perishable, while oil-based ones typically are not. Regardless of what your lotion is made out of, if it starts to look or smell strange, throw it out.		* Keep an eye on your lotion. Water-based lotions are perishable, while oil-based ones typically are not. Regardless of what your lotion is made out of, if it starts to look or smell strange, throw it out.

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