Sweet Orange Body Lotion

Sweet Orange Body Lotion

• 1/4 Cup Orange Floral Water
• 2 Tablespoons Honey
• 1/4 Teaspoon Borax Powder
• 2 Teaspoons Grated Beeswax
• 1/2 Cup Sweet Almond Oil
• 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
• 16 Drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil
• 12 Drops Tangerine Essential Oil

In a bowl, combine the orange, floral water, honey, and borax powder and blend well. Set aside. In the top of a double boiler, over low heat, melt the beeswax with the sweet almond and coconut oils and blend well. Whisking continuously, drizzle the floral water solution into the beeswax mixture. Continue to whisk as the lotion turn opaque and thickens. Fold in the essential oils. Transfer the lotion to a prepared container and seal tightly. Stored in a refrigerator it will keep for 3 months.

This recipe makes approximately 1 cup of lotion.