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Dandelion and Beeswax Lotion Bars

Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Keyword: lotion bars
Yield: 4 lotion bars

Materials

  • ¼ cup raw unrefined Shea butter
  • ¼ cup raw unrefined mango butter
  • 1 cup dandelion flowers washed and separated from the stem
  • Be sure to choose dandelions that are harvested from areas that are not sprayed. When sprayed these herbs will harmful to the skin.
  • 1 oz of local beeswax

Instructions

  • Rinse dandelions thoroughly
  • Place the flowers, mango butter, shea butter, and beeswax in a double boiler (you can put them directly in a pot here, but I prefer the double boiler method)
  • Melt on low heat, stirring occasionally for 30-45 minutes to infuse. Allow to cool *slightly* but not too long, or the wax will start to set!
  • Using a fine-mesh sieve (or cheesecloth), strain flowers from oil mixture keeping the oil in a bowl with a pour spout
  • Pour oil into molds and allow to cool for several hours until firm. They should pop out easily once cooled. I like to place my mold in the freezer because it makes the bars easier to spring from the mold.
  • Store in a glass jar or tin in a cool dark place