Rosemary Mint Hand/Body Lotion Recipe

To a large glass bowl add 48 ounces of water and set aside.

To second large bowl, add stearic acid, emulsifying wax, oils and butters. Heat in microwave until waxes have completely melted.

Heat water in microwave for 3 minutes. Add vanilla hydrosol to water and pour into melted wax/oils mixture.

Using a stick blender or hand mixer, begin to blend ingredients. Continue blending until mixture starts to thicken or for about 1 minute.

Add isopropyl myristate, fragrance and rosemary oleoresin extract (ROE). Blend to incorporate additives.

Once additves are mixed in well, turn off mixer. Check temperature of lotion to be sure it is below 176°F. Add the preservative and blend in well.

Fill bottles to 8 oz. by weight. Divide up any remaining product. Let cool completely before applying pumps. Trim dip tubes with scissors to fit length of bottle before placing into lotion.

Label product accordingly.