Orchid Lotion Project
ThHis recipe is made with jojoba oil, which is well-known for its absorption and moisturizing abilities. Bramble Berry’s orchid extract is dispersed in fractionated coconut oil, which has a lightweight and non-greasy feel. Together, they create a lotion that absorbs quickly and thoroughly hydrates the skin.
The lotion is scented with Bewitched Orchid Fragrance Oil* It’s a complex blend of orchid, jasmine and black pepper. It smells like a high-end perfume, which makes it perfect for leave-on body products.
Lotion is easier to make than you think. The process involves binding together water and oils using an emulsifier. For more information on how to create your own lotion or how to tweak this recipe, click here. This recipe is quite thick, but it easily comes out of our 4 oz. bottles. It would also be suitable for our 4 oz. Plastic Bail Jars.
*The original project used the now discontinued Blushing Orchid Fragrance Oil.
What You Need:
Bewitched Orchid Fragrance Oil - 1.75 oz
Jojoba Oil, Golden - 4 oz
Polawax Emulsifying Wax - 1 lb
BTMS - 50 Conditioning Emulsifier - 2 oz
Orchid Extract - 1 oz
Optiphen - 1 oz
Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
- Bewitched Orchid Fragrance Oil - 1.75 oz
- Jojoba Oil, Golden - 4 oz
- Polawax Emulsifying Wax - 1 lb
- BTMS - 50 Conditioning Emulsifier - 2 oz
- Orchid Extract - 1 oz
- Optiphen - 1 oz
EQUIPMENT:
Instructions
You will need:
- 15 oz. Distilled Water (75%)
- 2 oz. Jojoba Oil (10%)
- 1 oz. Orchid Extract (5%)
- 1.2 oz. Polawax Emulsifying Wax (6%)
- 0.4 oz. BTMS-50 Conditioning Emulsifier (2%)
- 0.2 oz. Optiphen (1%)
- 0.2 oz. Bewitched Orchid Fragrance Oil (1%)
- Optional Packaging:
- About Five 4 oz. Plastic Bail Jars or 4 oz. Bottles
EQUIPMENT PREP: Disinfect your utensils by dipping them in a 5% bleach water solution and allowing to dry. This includes mixing containers, your stick blender, and any spoons or spatulas that may come in contact with your lotion. Your products must be as free of germs, bacteria, and microbes as possible.
Follow these steps:
1
In a heat-safe container, add 15 ounces of distilled water. Heat in the microwave on 1 minute bursts until the water is about 160-180° F.
2
In a separate heat-safe container, combine 2 ounces of jojoba oil, 1 ounce of orchid extract, 1.2 ounces of Polawax Emulsifying Wax, and 0.4 ounces of BTMS-50. Melt the waxes in the microwave on 30-60 second bursts.
3
Check the temperature of both containers - they should be about 160° F. When they’re ready, tap your stick blender on the bottom of the bowl to release bubbles. Pour the oils and wax into the water and stick blend for 60-90 seconds.
4
Continue stick blending until the temperature drops to about 130-140° F. Add 0.2 ounces of Bewitched Orchid Fragrance Oil and 0.2 ounces of Optiphen. Stick blend for another 60-90 seconds to fully combine.
5
Carefully pour the lotion into the containers. This recipe will fill about five 4 oz. containers. Let the bottles sit overnight without a cap to prevent condensation. Enjoy!
Tutorial credits
Photographer: Amanda Kerzman
Orchid Lotion Project
- LEVEL Intermediate
- TIME 30 minutes
- YIELD 20 oz. of lotion
Project Description
ThHis recipe is made with jojoba oil, which is well-known for its absorption and moisturizing abilities. Bramble Berry’s orchid extract is dispersed in fractionated coconut oil, which has a lightweight and non-greasy feel. Together, they create a lotion that absorbs quickly and thoroughly hydrates the skin.
The lotion is scented with Bewitched Orchid Fragrance Oil* It’s a complex blend of orchid, jasmine and black pepper. It smells like a high-end perfume, which makes it perfect for leave-on body products.
Lotion is easier to make than you think. The process involves binding together water and oils using an emulsifier. For more information on how to create your own lotion or how to tweak this recipe, click here. This recipe is quite thick, but it easily comes out of our 4 oz. bottles. It would also be suitable for our 4 oz. Plastic Bail Jars.
*The original project used the now discontinued Blushing Orchid Fragrance Oil.
You will need:
- 15 oz. Distilled Water (75%)
- 2 oz. Jojoba Oil (10%)
- 1 oz. Orchid Extract (5%)
- 1.2 oz. Polawax Emulsifying Wax (6%)
- 0.4 oz. BTMS-50 Conditioning Emulsifier (2%)
- 0.2 oz. Optiphen (1%)
- 0.2 oz. Bewitched Orchid Fragrance Oil (1%)
- Optional Packaging:
- About Five 4 oz. Plastic Bail Jars or 4 oz. Bottles
EQUIPMENT PREP: Disinfect your utensils by dipping them in a 5% bleach water solution and allowing to dry. This includes mixing containers, your stick blender, and any spoons or spatulas that may come in contact with your lotion. Your products must be as free of germs, bacteria, and microbes as possible.
Follow these steps:
1
In a heat-safe container, add 15 ounces of distilled water. Heat in the microwave on 1 minute bursts until the water is about 160-180° F.
2
In a separate heat-safe container, combine 2 ounces of jojoba oil, 1 ounce of orchid extract, 1.2 ounces of Polawax Emulsifying Wax, and 0.4 ounces of BTMS-50. Melt the waxes in the microwave on 30-60 second bursts.
3
Check the temperature of both containers - they should be about 160° F. When they’re ready, tap your stick blender on the bottom of the bowl to release bubbles. Pour the oils and wax into the water and stick blend for 60-90 seconds.
4
Continue stick blending until the temperature drops to about 130-140° F. Add 0.2 ounces of Bewitched Orchid Fragrance Oil and 0.2 ounces of Optiphen. Stick blend for another 60-90 seconds to fully combine.
5
Carefully pour the lotion into the containers. This recipe will fill about five 4 oz. containers. Let the bottles sit overnight without a cap to prevent condensation. Enjoy!
Tutorial credits
Photographer: Amanda Kerzman