Dandelion Lotion Bars
Infused with the healing properties of dandelions, these homemade lotion bars are a luxurious treat for your skin!
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Dandelion Infused Oil:
- 1/2 cup fresh dandelions wilted
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup sweet almond oil
For the Lotion Bars:
- 1/2 cup dandelion-infused oil from above
- 3 ounces beeswax pastilles
- 4 ounces shea butter
- 15-30 drops essential oils optional
Instructions
For the Infused Oil:
- Spread fresh dandelions on a drying screen for 24 hours. Don't let them puff into seeds!
- Place the wilted dandelions in a jar along with olive oil, melted coconut oil, and sweet almond oil. Cover the jar with a lid and shake well.
- Place your jar of dandelion oil in a sunny location for two weeks, gently shaking it every day or two.
- After 2 weeks, use a fine-mesh sieve to strain the dandelion flowers from the infused oil.
- Tip: If the coconut oil has solidified, place the jar in a pan of warm water to melt it gently before straining.
Make the Lotion Bars:
- Set up a double boiler by placing a smaller pan, bowl, or glass measuring cup over a larger pan with simmering water (about an inch or two deep).
- Measure out 1/2 cup of the dandelion-infused oil and set aside the rest for other uses.
- Add the oil and beeswax pastilles to the double boiler and heat until completely melted.
- Once melted, remove the pan from heat and stir in the Shea or cocoa butter until fully incorporated.
- If desired, add 15–30 drops of your favorite essential oils for fragrance.
- Quickly pour the melted mixture into silicone molds before it hardens.
- Allow the lotion bars to cool and solidify completely, which may take several hours. Once set, pop them out of the molds and store them in tins or other containers.
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