Colloidal Oatmeal Lotion

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For dry skin and mild to moderate eczema

Yields: ~ 10 ounces (300g)

Ingredients

180 ml water
3 g colloidal oatmeal
1.5 tsp (9g) vegetable glycerin
45 g shea butter
45 g avocado oil
18 g emulsifying wax
1/2 tsp (2.5ml) natural preservative
1/2 tsp (2.5ml) German chamomile essential oil
1/2 tsp (2.5ml) vitamin E oil

Instructions

Combine 180ml water, 3g colloidal oatmeal, and 1.5 teaspoons (9g) vegetable glycerin in a small stainless steel or glass pan. Stir with a fork or wire whisk to combine.
Combine 45g shea butter, 45g avocado oil, and 18g emulsifying wax in a separate stainless steel pan or glass pan.
Heat both pans over the lowest possible heat on your stove-top, stirring occasionally as the oils melt and water heats. Do not boil the water - just allow it to heat up gently.
Once the oil is melted, use a digital thermometer to test the temperature of each mixture. Remove from heat and cool down as needed until temperatures are within 10 degrees F of each other. (For example, if your oil is 130° F, your water should be somewhere between 120° - 140° F.)
When the temperature is within range, transfer the oil mixture to a large mixing bowl. Slowly pour the water mixture into the oil mixture while blending with an immersion blender. Continue blending on low speed until a thin lotion consistency is reached. Mixture will thicken as it stands.
Stir in 1/2 teaspoon natural preservative, 1/2 teaspoon German chamomile essential oil, and 1/2 teaspoon vitamin E oil. Combine well.
Transfer lotion to an empty bottle or jar for storage. The lotion can be used immediately, but will thicken up and improve in texture overnight.

Notes

If you don't have an immersion blender, you can make this recipe using a regular stand blender. Pour the oil mixture in first, then slowly pour in the water mixture while blending on low speed. Continue blending until a thin lotion consistency is reached. Transfer the lotion to a mixing bowl before stirring in the remaining ingredients.