Homemade Shea Butter Lotion Sticks

Shea Butter Lotion Bar Stick Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons raw organic shea butter
• 1 tablespoon unrefined coconut oil- solid at room temp (can use extra shea butter if allergic to coconut)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil OR castor oil
• 2 teaspoons beeswax
• 20+ drops of essential oil of choice (optional) I used chamomile, geranium and orange

What to Do:

1. Slowly melt all ingredients, except essential oils, down in a double boiler or sturdy glass bowl over a small pan of boiling water. (TIP: I found an old double boiler at a thrift store that I use for skin products only).
2. Remove from heat and add essential oils.
3. Pour into lotion bar tube.
4. Let cool for several hours or overnight. I put mine in the fridge to speed the cooling process.

Note: This recipe makes enough for one 4-ounce lotion bar tube. For a firmer lotion bar stick, use more beeswax. For a smoother lotion bar stick, use less beeswax and more coconut oil or olive oil.