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    Home » Natural Bath and Body Products » Rosemary Infused Olive Oil Bon Bons Homemade Lotion Recipe

    Rosemary Infused Olive Oil Bon Bons Homemade Lotion Recipe

    Published: Feb 22, 2014 · Modified: Feb 21, 2017 by Bren

    Rosemary Infused Olive Oil Bon Bons are a solid homemade lotion bar recipe that is shaped into tiny lotion bars or bon bons. The recipe is made with organic olive oil infused with fresh herbs, it is extremely moisturizing and can be used all over your body — it’s even good on lips!

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    All-Natural Lotion Bars

    I had such a great reaction to my Vanilla Cupcake Lotion Bon Bons that I decided to another favorite homemade lotion bar recipe. This tiny lotion bars are made with rosemary, a fragrant evergreen herb that is prized for its scent and health benefits.

    I love using natural ingredients in my body care products. They moisturize and help the skin heal naturally:

    • Olive oil an excellent moisturizer that is full of antioxidants that can help protect skin from premature aging.
    • Rosemary is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and antiseptic properties.
    • Coconut oil is an antibacterial and antifungal skin softener that has been used to treat acne, phorsias, and exczema.
    • Beeswax forms a protective barrier on skin, sealing in moisture and supplying antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial benefits.

     Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup rosemary infused olive oil (directions follow) or olive oil and 8-10 drops of rosemary essential oil 
    • 1/3 cup beeswax
    • 1/4 cup coconut oil
    • 1 teaspoon Vitamin E oil
    • Optional: 8-10 drops orange essential oil (be careful about sun exposure if you use citrus oil in lotion)

    Rosemary Infused Olive Oil Lotion Bon Bons by BrenDid.com, Homemade Lotion Bars Recipe

    Homemade Lotion Bar Recipe

    Prepare the Infused Oil (may be made up to 2 weeks in advance)

    1. Combine ½ cup of olive oil and 3 -4 fresh rosemary sprigs (about 4- 5 inches long each) in a saucepan.
    2. Cook over medium low heat for a few minutes until the oil begins to bubble a bit (a thermometer should just reach 180 F).
    3. Remove from heat and cool. (Use now or refrigerate to further infuse.)
      • To save: Transfer the oil and rosemary pieces to a glass jar. Seal and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
      • To use: Strain oil through a fine sieve lined with cheese cloth to remove all rosemary pieces.

    Rosemary Infused Olive Oil Lotion Bon Bons by BrenDid.com, Homemade Lotion Bars Recipe

    Prepare the Lotion Bon Bons

    1. Combine infused olive oil, beeswax, coconut oil in a large mason jar.
    2. Place jar in a saucepan filled with water, heat to melt over medium heat. Stir until all ingredients are melted.
    3. Remove from heat and add Vitamin E oil (and orange essential oil if using). Stir to combine.
    4. Pour into mold.
    5. Cool completely (about 1 hour in a 70 degree room) before removing from mold.
    6. Store in an air tight container or jar.

    Rosemary Infused Olive Oil Lotion Bon Bons by BrenDid.com, Homemade Lotion Bar Recipe

    Because this homemade lotion recipe contains no artificial preservative (Vitamin E, an antioxidant, works as a natural preservative) I make it in small batches and use it up in a month or two.

    Cost Effective

    You can purchase a similar natural bath and body product at Lush for $13.95 for 1.7 ounces or about $7.00 an ounce. Ouch!  

    My homemade lotion recipe produces 8 ounces for $8.00 or $1.00 an ounce. Hooray!

    (Rosemary springs $1.25, organic Olive oil $1.50, orange essential oil $0 .25, organic white beeswax pastilles $1.66, organic coconut oil $1.08, vitamin e oil $0.90, reusable mold $0.80)

    Tip: Store your lotion bon bons with a few sprigs of fresh rosemary for extra rosemary scent.

     

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    1. Natalie

      June 07, 2022 at 8:01 pm

      What size is each mold cavity?

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      • Bren

        September 28, 2022 at 3:47 pm

        They hold about 3 tablespoons.

        Reply
    2. Sarah

      February 22, 2014 at 2:36 pm

      Ooh, I have got to try this!

      Reply

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