I like making things for no reason at all. Just for my enjoyment. First I like doing the research and then figuring out how to do it. One of my favourite things to make are beauty products, they are so much fun. I have made body butter, scrubs and masks. My favourite so far has been body butters. Next on my to do list is soap.
Today I am showing you how I made lotion bars.
When I was in Zimbabwe, I went to the Maasdorp Avenue Market. It is an open market for fresh fruit fruit and vegetables, crafts, sauces and many other things that you would not necessarily find in a shop. They are open Wednesdays and Fridays and easily accessible using public transport (UZ Combis and drop off at Bon Marche). It was here that I found locally made beeswax. I was so happy to find it because it is one of those things that I have not found here in Bermuda. You can use beeswax to make so many products from candles to lotion bars. Like I did.
Lotion bars are really easy to make and make easy gifts. I did not have to buy anything on the day I decided to make the bars as I use the other ingredients frequently. I used coconut oil, shea butter and the beeswax.
Let the bars harden. In colder climates you can just leave them on the kitchen counter, otherwise refrigerate the bars.