DIY Violet Rose Lotion Bars with Cocoa Butter and Beeswax
Easy DIY lotion bars made with sweet almond oil infused with dried violets and rose petals, cocoa butter, and white beeswax. Firm, fragrant, and non-greasy.
Yield: 6 lotion bars
Cost: $10
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Equipment
Materials
- 4 fluid ounces sweet almond oil
- 2 tablespoons dried rose petals
- 2 tablespoons dried violet blossoms
- 4 ounces cocoa butter
- 4 ounces white beeswax
- 15 drops rose absolute essential oil optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over low heat add the sweet almond oil, dried rose petals and dried violet blossoms. Heat until the pan feels warm to the touch (about 3 minutes), then turn off the heat.
- Let the oil infusion sit for at least 1 hour, or until the oil smells as fragrant as you would like. Strain the dried flowers if you would prefer super smooth lotion bars, otherwise, keep them in the oil for visual appeal and to add an exfoliating effect to your lotion bars.
- In a double boiler over medium heat, add the infused oil, cocoa butter and beeswax. Heat until all liquifies (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the essential oil, if using, then pour the mixture into silicone molds of your choice.
- Let the bars sit until cool and hardened completely (about 1 hour) before removing from the molds.
- Keep the lotion bars stored in a cool, dark place for up to one year.
Notes
The violets keep their color after infusing. Strain the flowers for smooth bars or leave them in for a light exfoliating texture.
