Recipe: After-Sun Body Balm

You will need:

4 oz Aloe Butter
3 oz Shea Olein
1 oz Calendula Oil, Infusion
0.50 oz Japanese Green Tea Extract
1 oz Beeswax Pastilles, White - Unrefined
4 oz Distilled Water
1.25 ml (1/4 tsp) Borax Powder
5 ml (1 tsp) Tinosan SDC (Preservative)
5 ml (1 tsp) Lavender, Bulgarian Essential Oil

Phase 1: Combine the aloe butter, shea olein and beeswax in a double boiler and heat gently until the beeswax has completely melted. Set Aside.

Phase 2: In a separate container, carefully combine the water, green tea extract and borax powder and heat until very hot, but not boiling.

Phase 3: Add calendula oil to Phase 1 and pour the entire mixture into a deep glass container with high walls (alternately you could use a blender reserved for formulating) and begin stirring slowly with an immersion (stick) blender.

Phase 4: While still mixing the oil phase, slowly add the water solution and mix on high until a medium thickness cream has formed. Allow to cool slightly before adding preservative. If you are using fragrance, it can be added at this time.

Phase 4: Pour cooled lotion into a sterilized container and allow to cool completely before applying your closure.

Allison B. Kontur
www.BathBodySupply.com