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DIY Gingerbread Lotion Bars: Perfect for Holiday Gifting

Make DIY Gingerbread Lotion Bars with shea butter, coconut oil, and beeswax. Perfect for gifting this holiday season, with a festive essential oil blend!
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 oz african shea butter
  • 1.5 oz coconut oil
  • 1.5 oz beeswax pellets
  • 8 drops ginger essential oil
  • 6 drops nutmeg essential oil
  • 4 drops clove essential oil
  • 4 drops vanilla essential oil
  • 2 drops bergamot essential oil
  • 2 drops cinnamon essential oil
  • 2 drops orange essential oil
  • Gingerbread Soap Mold

Method
 

  1. Melt the Ingredients: In a double boiler, combine the shea butter, coconut oil, and beeswax pellets. Stir occasionally until completely melted.
  2. Add Essential Oils: Remove the melted mixture from heat and stir in the essential oil blend. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
  3. Pour into Molds: Carefully pour the mixture into the gingerbread-shaped soap molds.
  4. Set and Cool: Allow the bars to set at room temperature for 20 minutes, or place in the refrigerator for faster cooling.
  5. Unmold and Store: Once solidified, gently pop the lotion bars out of the molds. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.