Botanic Lotion Bar

This Botanic Lotion Bar from Terri O. is easy to make and great because you can use whatever oils and scents you'd like.  These homemade soaps and lotions make great gifts for holidays and favors for weddings and baby showers.

Materials:

• 1 Tbsp. jojoba oil, grapeseed oil or apricot kernel oil (You may also mix two oils together to equal 1 Tbsp.)
• 1 Tbsp. shea butter
• 200 I.U. vitamin E oil
• 1 Tbsp. minus 1/8 tsp. beeswax
• 1/2 tsp. essential oil, any variety
   

Instructions:

1. Melt wax and remove 1/8 tsp. Add jojoba, grapeseed or apricot kernel oil. Remove from heat and add vitamin E and essential oil. Pour into lotion bar tubes or molds and let set before putting cap on. Allow mixture to set 12 hours before using. Makes two 3/4-oz. lotion bars.