Oatmeal Milk and Honey Hand Cream

About This Recipe:

This luxurious thick hand cream will make winter hands feel soft and smooth.  Almond Butter Blend is a great product to add to body butters and lotions, as it is thought to help coat and protect the skin.

Shopping List:

(1) Distilled Water

(1) 1 lb (single jar) Almond Butter Blend

(1) 2 oz Geranium Water Essential Hydrosol

(1) 2 oz Coconut Milk Powder

(1) 2 oz Beeswax - Ultra Refined & Bleached

(1) 2 oz Botanical Extract Blend 2 - Oil Soluble

(1) 2 oz Emulsifying Wax - Soft & Silky

(1) 1/2 oz Vitamin E Natural T-50

(1) 2 oz Sodium Benzoate

(1) 2 oz Potassium Sorbate Powder

(1) 2 fl. oz Oatmeal, Milk & Honey II Fragrance Oil 1136

(1) 2 oz Vanilla Color Stabilizer - Lotions - Washes

(1) 12 Jars 02 oz Clear Basic Plastic Jar - 48/400

(1) 12 Piece 48/400 White Straight Top Cap - F217 Liner

Recipe Ingredients:

• 2.9 oz. Distilled Water
• 12.75 oz. Almond Butter Blend
• 2 oz. Geranium Water Essential Hydrosol
• 1.25 oz. Coconut Milk Powder
• 1 oz. Beeswax - Ultra Refined & Bleached
• 1 oz. Botanical Extract Blend 2 - Oil Soluble
• .75 oz. Emulsifying Wax - Soft & Silky
• .2 oz. Vitamin E Natural T-50
• .25 oz. Sodium Benzoate
• .75 oz. Potassium Sorbate Powder
• .5 oz. Oatmeal, Milk & Honey II Fragrance Oil 1136
• .25 oz. Vanilla Color Stabilizer - Lotions - Washes

Equipment From Home:

• (1) Large Measuring Cup (32oz)
• (1) Small Measuring Cup
• (1) Small Glass Bowl
• (1) Scale
• (1) Microwave
• (1) Spoon or Spatula
• (1) Stick Blender

Directions:

NOTE: If you are making these products for sale, good manufacturing practices recommend you wear a hairnet, gloves and a mask. We also recommend a clean apron, workspace and sanitized equipment.

1. Place a large measuring cup on a scale, weigh in almond butter, beeswax and emulsifying wax. 
2. Heat in the microwave until the butter and beeswax is melted.
3. In a smaller bowl measure in the geranium hydrsol and water, heat in the microwave for 1.5 minutes.  
4. Add sodium benzoate to the hydrosol and stir to melt, when it has combined add the potassium sorbate and stir until disolved.
5. Place the oil mixture on the scale and tare, to the oil and wax mixture add the botanical extract.
6. Add the water mixture to the oils, using a stick blender, mix the oils and water together.
7. Measure the Oatmeal, Milk and Honey II fragrance to a small bowl and add the Vanilla Color Stabilzer to it.  Stir well and let sit for 2 minutes.  
8. Add the coconut milk powder to the lotion and blend well.
9. Add vitamin e and fragrance mixture to the lotion and blend.  
10. Lotion can be poured into containers and allowed to cool and thicken. 
11. Cap and label accordingly.

To use: Rub a small amount onto hands when needed.