Cleansing Lotion
Ingredients - Oils
25g castor oil
25g sweet almond oil
10g emulsifying wax (e-wax)
Ingredients - Waters
70g water
20g floral water
5g glycerine
Ingredients - Essential Oils
5 - 7 drops
METHOD
Place the oils in a glass jug and melt over a pan of hot water until melted and roughly the same temperature as the waters. Place the waters in a glass jug and melt over a pan of hot water unitl roughly the same temperature as the oils.
Slowly pour oils into waters (keeping waters on the heat) and stir with a hand whisk to prevent separation
Remover oils/water jug from heat and whisk until it becomes milky. Keep mixing (a hand held whisk is fine to use). As soon as the mixture starts to thicken, add essential oils if using and continue to whisk until thoroughly blended. Place in bottle or screw top jar and keep in a cool place. Label container.
Directions – Apply directly to a cotton wool pad wipe across face in a sweeping motion.
Shelf Life – 6 weeks
For a milkier cleanser, add another 40g water at the water stage (this can be a mix of water and floral water)
