Glycerin Rose Winter Body Lotion
Intermediate 30 min
dryness hydration

Glycerin Rose Winter Body Lotion

The 10-minute lotion that fixes ashy, flaky winter skin. Glycerin pulls moisture into skin from the air; rose calms the dryness flush.

Recipe by Tattvalogy DIY Lab · @tattvalogy

What You'll Need

Step-by-Step

  1. Oil phase: double boiler - melt 3 tbsp Shea Butter + 2 tbsp Sweet Almond Oil + 1 tsp Beeswax until liquid (~5 min).
  2. Water phase: combine 4 tbsp Rose Water + 1 tbsp Vegetable Glycerin; microwave 20 sec (barely warm).
  3. Remove oil phase from heat; SLOWLY drizzle warm water phase into oil phase while whisking vigorously (the key emulsification step).
  4. Whisk 3-4 min; mixture thickens to a creamy white lotion as it cools.
  5. At room temp, stir in 5 drops Vitamin E Oil.
  6. Pour into a 200ml glass/pump bottle; tap out air bubbles.
  7. Use: daily after shower on damp skin.
  8. Frequency: Daily, esp. cold/dry months.
  9. Storage: Cool/dry; 4-6 weeks (no preservative); refrigerate to extend to 8 weeks. Discard if separated/off.

Pro Tips

If it separates, re-whisk to re-emulsify. Add 5 drops Lavender EO for spa scent. Pump bottles beat jars (keep moisture/bacteria out).

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