How to Make Calming Lotion Bars (and package them for gifts!)

I believe that whatever your skill level, there are DIY projects you can totally ace! This is one of them: calming lotion bars. These elegant and versatile gems are solid bars of moisturizing magic. They look like a fancy bar of soap but when you rub them between your hands, the perfect amount of oil melts into your skin. The best part about them is that they are endlessly customizable, making them perfect for yourself and anyone on your list. Materials: 1 part shea butter (or cocoa butter) 1 part coconut oil (or other carrier oil) 1 part beeswax Optional: 1% dilution** of Gray Matter Batter or Lavender essential oil (or other essential oils) Tools: Small heatproof bowl and saucepan spatula or spoon mold (soap mold, muffin tin, silicone candy/baking mold, etc) Instructions: 1. Measure equal parts shea butter, coconut oil, and beeswax. (I like to use the beeswax pellets for easier measuring and melting.) 2. Combine ingredients in a small heatproof bowl and place on top of a saucepan with an inch or two of water. Heat on the stove at medium-low. 3. Stir until oils and wax are completely melted and combined. Remove from heat and allow to cool just slightly before adding essential oils, if using. Stir to incorporate. 4. Working quickly, pour the liquid mixture into your clean molds. Allow them to sit undisturbed until the oils become opaque. Now, either leave them overnight to completely harden, or place them in the fridge for an hour or two to set. 5. When the bar is set, carefully pop them out of the mold! **To dilute essential oils to 1%: Use 6 drops per 1 oz Here is a very helpful chart for easier conversion.https://www.nowfoods.com/now/nowledge... For more on this project, check out the blog post: https://thecrunchyginger.com/calming-.... Please subscribe for more ideas for simple homemade gifts to help you live a little greener, and save a little money! Thanks for watching! Recommended Products: This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means if you make a purchase from a link on my site, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. I will never recommend a product or service that I do not personally use or like. Gray Matter Batter: https://amzn.to/35Y28ia Lavender Essential Oil: https://amzn.to/2qmVYsS Unrefined Shea Butter: https://amzn.to/2qj2z7l Organic Beeswax: https://amzn.to/33dUbV4 Organic Virgin Coconut Oil: https://amzn.to/2JPFv6Z Kitchen Scale: https://amzn.to/2WL3Hgc Round Tin: https://www.michaels.com/bath-salt-ti...