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Naturally Good Lotion with Melissa & Bergamot

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This lovely lotion formula is based on a natural emulsification and conditioning system including Sodium Behenoyl Lactylate, Glyceryl Stearate and Cetearyl Alcohol. This natural system works with Shea Butter, Macadamia Nut Oil and our Calendula Extract OS to impart conditioning with a superior after-feel. Optiphen is used as our preservative. Our Bergamot FCF is skin-safe and the fresh citrus scent is perfect for summer. We have utilized our fresh, lemony scented Melissa Hydrosol as the entire water phase in the formulation.

Naturally Good Lotion with Melissa & Bergamot has the conditioned after-feel of the lactylates, but is absorbed quickly and leaves no greasy after-feel. This easy-to-make lotion formula was created especially for summer, but is lovely any time of the year.

Ingredient Part A Melissa Hydrosol Distilled Water Glycerin Part B Sodium Behenyl Lactylate (SBL) Glyceryl Stearate Cetearyl Alcohol Shea Butter Macadamia Nut Oil Calendula Extract OS Part C Optiphen Bergamot FCF Total

Amount 20.0% = 100 grams 61.2% = 306 grams 1.0% = 5 grams 2.0% = 10 grams 2.0% = 10 grams 2.0% = 10 grams 4.0% = 20 grams 2.0% = 10 grams 4.0% = 20 grams 1.0% = 5 grams 0.8% = 4 grams 100.0% = 500 grams

-Combine Part A ingredients and heat to 175F.
-Combine Part B ingredients and heat to 175F.
-Add Part A to B with mixing. Cool to 50C/122F,
-Add Part C and mix well.

Notes:
-Other Hydrosols and Essential Oils can be used if desired.
-Macadamia Nut Oil can be replaced with other Vegetable Oils if desired. Shea Butter can be replaced with other butters if desired. Calendula Extract OS can be replaced with Fractionated Coconut Oil.
-Optiphen can be added to the water phase, but may disrupt the formulation. We have better success when adding it to the cool-down phase.
-This lotion is quite thick when cool. For small batches, we scoop the lotion into a plastic food grade freezer bag when cooled, close the bag and snip off one of the corners. Use the bag to easily squeeze the lotion into bottles.