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Moisturising Hand Lotion

Using simple skin nourishing ingredients this recipe creates a hand cream that will deeply moisturise. You can choose a combination of your favourite essential oils to create a beautiful scent.

Moisturising Hand Lotion
Total time
30 min

Prep 30 min · Cook 0 min

Servings
40
  • gluten free
  • refined sugar free
  • dairy free
  • soy free
  • paleo
  • vegetarian
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Place shea butter, beeswax and almond oil into a bowl onto top of a small pot of very gently simmering water to melt down, this is called the double boiler method

  2. 2

    Remove melted mixture from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes

  3. 3

    Once cooled add your essential oils and stir gently

  4. 4

    Whip the mixture until it begins to harden

  5. 5

    Transfer to a jar and allow to completely cool and thicken into a cream

  6. 6

    Apply to your hands and rub in continuous circular motions until cream disappears completely

  7. 7

    Store away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture for best quality

  8. 8

    will last approx 3 months