Description
A natural and affordable dandelion lotion recipe using infused oil, shea butter, and beeswax for soft, hydrated, glowing skin.
Ingredients
1/4 cup dandelion-infused oil
1/4 cup shea butter
1/4 cup beeswax pastilles
1 tbsp coconut oil
5–10 drops essential oil (optional)
Instructions
1. Pick fresh, unsprayed dandelion flowers and dry them thoroughly.
2. Infuse the dried flowers in oil for 2–4 weeks or gently warm for 2 hours.
3. Strain the oil and set aside.
4. Melt shea butter, beeswax, and coconut oil in a double boiler.
5. Stir in the infused dandelion oil and remove from heat.
6. Add essential oils if desired.
7. Pour into molds or jars and let cool until solid.
Notes
To make a soft lotion, increase the infused oil and reduce the beeswax.
Add magnesium flakes while the oil is warm for a calming variation.
Store in a cool, dark place. Lotion bars last up to 6 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Skincare
- Method: Double boiler
- Cuisine: Herbal DIY
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lotion bar or 1 tbsp cream
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: dandelion lotion recipe, dandelion lotion bar recipe, dandelion magnesium lotion recipe