Complete Lotion Making: 75 Lotion Recipes. A Thermal Mermaid Guide

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2 Complete Lotion Making: 75 Lotion Recipes A Thermal Mermaid Guide

3 Copyright 2016 Jennifer Tynan All rights are reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission. Unauthorized reproduction of this work is illegal. No part of this book may be scanned, uploaded, or posted on the internet without the author's permission. This book is not meant to take the place of medicine or medical advice from a professional. The contents in this book do not make guarantees in anyway and have not been reviewed or approved by the FDA like the commercial chemical products. As always nursing, pregnant women, and children should consult with your trusted doctor before consuming. There are always cautions and warnings about using essential oils when pregnant or nursing. Not all essential oils are suitable for babies and children.

4 A Message from Hannah and Jennifer: By leaving us a review for this book you show your support to Thermal Mermaid in a way that we greatly appreciate. The review system through amazon allows us the exposure to continue to spend our time writing more recipes and organizing them into topics that our readers enjoy. Your feedback is so valuable to us and we are very grateful for your support to our small family business. Click Here to Kindly Leave Your Review For More information about who we are please follow us at the -About the Author- link above, or you can easily join our mailing list by visiting Thermal Mermaid Soap Making Books When you join our mailing list we will send you the link to our free videos that show how to make the cosmetics that we have created in our recipe book so that you can get a visual perspective on our recipe guide.

5 Lotion Makin Volumes 1-3 Book 1: Lotion Making: 25 Lotion Recipe Guide for Beginners Hobby or Business (Thermal Mermaid Lotion Book 1) This volume covers 25 recipes for lightweight summer time lotions. These are day wear, sun screens, and warm weather cosmetics Book 2: Lotion Making: 25 Lotion Recipe Guide for Beginners Hobby or Business (Thermal Mermaid Lotion Book 2) This volume covers 25 recipes for heavy weight nourishing winter time lotions. These are night crème s, shaving lotion, and heavy moisturizers. Book 3: Lotion Making: 25 Lotion Recipe Guide for Beginners Hobby or Business (Thermal Mermaid Lotion Book 3) This volume covers 25 recipes for thick body butters and massage bars. These are solid lotions great for gift and novelty.

6 Making Lotion: 25 Lotion Recipe Guide for your Hobby or Business A Thermal Mermaid Guide

7 Table of Contents Introduction What to expect in this Book Safety & Preparation Items you will need Recipes 1. Scrumptious Vanilla Lotion 2. Goats Milk Lotion 3. Sun Block Lotion 4. Natural Light Lotion 5. Calming Lavender Lotion 6. Rosy Pink Layered Lotion 7. Aloe Vera Lotion (Burn Soother) 8. Coconut Tea Lotion 9. Complete Absorption Cocoa Lotion 10. Creamy Chamomile Lotion 11. Bare Bones Basic Moisturizer 12. Minty Lavender Summer Lotion 13. Dry Skin Soother 14. Creamy Coconut Lotion 15. Old Fashion Honey Lotion 16. Wild Rose Lotion 17. Tropical Fruit Salad Lotion 18. Cool Snap Frost Lotion

8 19. Lavender Facial Lotion 20. Creamy Magnesium Lotion 21. Calendula Bee Porridge 22. French Tea Lotion 23. Oatmeal Honey Lotion (For Dry & Itchy Skin) 24. Milky Lavender Lotion 25. Lanoline Body Lotion Where to get the Ingredients

9 Introduction: This short guide is meant for beginner to medium-advanced. If you are a follower of the Thermal Mermaid books you will know that the recipes in this book are our own and the ones we use when we take our crafts to our market tables. They are not scavenged from the internet and shuffled into a new book. Every recipe is something that we have made and sold. We do constantly change and tweak our recipes and sometimes invent brand new ones. Also, we do not repeat recipes in our books. Many other of our books will also offer lotion recipes. We do try to offer creativity and variety, but they are always different from the recipes in our other books. We make recipes for those who want to make lotion at home, but also those who want to make products for those you make cosmetics as a small business for their craft table or market. This means, look at the recipe amounts and do your reasoning accordingly. We may give a recipe for a small personal amount, or for a batch of 8 bottles. This is meant to be an example, and you will need to adjust as you see fit. Safety First: In our full volumes, we do go into greater detail about safety and protection, but we will repeat just a few points about safety and

10 preparation of your products. Please forgive this if you are a loyal Thermal Mermaid reader, and understand that if this is the first book one had bought in our collection we feel that some things are important enough not to leave out for those who may just be starting. Finally, you will see a few ingredients that you may not recognize if you are a beginner. Don t let this scare you away. Our recipes are for real lotions, not mock up lotion like products that you can make out of the kitchen in some DIY tutorial. Our recipes are products worth selling with your name on it. All the ingredients are easily available in small amounts online, so you don t need to be a big brand and buy bulks of materials. You can buy some of these things in a small as 4 oz. quantities. Most of these funny names are just waxes that help blend the oils and waters together and keep things feeling smooth without your product falling apart.

11 What to expect in this Book? This book offers 25 lotion recipes of just light weight daytime or summer time lotion. These are the lotions that are easy to squeeze from your bottles and can be used all throughout the day and are most comfortable in warm weather. (There are different types of lotions and these will be similar in texture and weight.) These recipes are not thick night crèmes, body butter, or salves, only light weight lotions. We will also talk about our observations and pointers about some of these recipes. We will also tell you what you need to gather to make your products We will also offer you some pointers of where to get the best supplies online at the best costs.

12 Safety & Preparation If you are a reader of Thermal Mermaid you will know that we do spend a good amount of time discussing our feelings about safety and preparing your products. Some forethought goes into making cosmetic before you even start. Unlike in soap making, you are not using lye, a caustic chemical, and you do not need the full break down on safety prevention. However, we do recommend that you use a preservative in your product, either Optiphen or Liquid Germall Plus. Here are our pointers about preservatives. First, these are chemicals that will make up no more than 2-5 percent of your recipe, but when you are handling it, you are handling it in its concentrated form so be a gem and wear gloves. It is a chemical. Second, you may think to yourself, hmmm, I don t want to put a chemical in my products. The whole reason that people will buy from me instead of from the drug store is because my products are natural. You re probably correct. However, there are preservative that are harsher than others and there are some to steer clear away from. Those are parabens, SLS, and formaldehydes. The two we use are sold at your local soap supplier and do not

13 contain these chemicals. Do not ever sell an item to a customer without a preservative. Lotions can grow mold if not made or stored correctly and you never want to risk someone rubbing bacteria into their skin, especially if their skin is broken, and you never know if someone s health is already compromised. Feel free to make any of these lotions for your own personal use without preservatives. Just know that they will expire like food and keeping your bottle in the fridge will make it last longer. When I make a small batch for myself I often do not use preservative. (Because It is expensive and I use it in my batches for sale. I have no qualms about using the preservatives that I sell on my own skin.) When I make my batch I never keep it for more than 2 weeks. The final safety pointer is about your work space. Since you already know that lotions can breed bacteria, we must stress the sterilization of your jars, lids, and table tops. You need to spray down your packaging containers and utensils with a bottle of rubbing alcohol, then wipe away the moisture. You must wear gloves when making lotion. Remember, anything that you make where you introduce water into the ingredients can potentially breed bacteria. Lotions contain water so we need to keep a sterile

14 environment. Never, never skip out on your cleaning duties when selling or gifting to other people. One last note on packaging. Make sure your products are labeled correctly. In many places, it is not permitted to sell items without a list of ingredients or labels. You need to do this if you plan to sell your things.

15 Items You Will Need Bowls and Utensils You will need a collection of bowls and whisks and spoons. You can expect that some recipes will call for mixing liquid, or dry materials, or setting one thing aside to cool while you work on something else. Just make sure you have a collection of bowls at hand. Gloves Don t ever make lotion without wearing gloves. This will reduce the risk of introducing bacteria to your product. It s a silly thing to not do correctly because a box of 100 gloves is sitting at your grocery store waiting for you for 5 dollars. A spray bottle with rubbing alcohol You need to spray and wipe your jars and lids. I completely trust you that your kitchen is well kept and sterile, but hey, it doesn t hurt to give your table top a once over. Jars & Lids You can use as many types of plastic jars and lids as you can find online to package. We recommend you buy this online because you will get the best prices. For the recipes in this book you don t really need the large mouth jars because the recipes are light and runny. You will either need pump bottles or squeeze bottles. One note: the containers and lids are often sold separately. Just

16 pay attention when you are buying whether you have to put the matching lid to any jar in your shopping cart. A stick blender This will help emulsify your oils and waters together. It makes a big difference compared to a whisk. Piping Bags Plastic Piping bags that are meant for cake icing will be used to make some of the lotions with layered colors. Clamps or Clothespins I find these very useful for closing bags and products in a pinch. You will need these to pinch your piping bags when you are using them. (AH, if we only had 4 arms )

17 Recipes 1. Scrumptious Vanilla Lotion What you will need: 9.6 oz. of sunflower oil 3 oz. of jojoba oil 3 oz. of e-wax 46 oz. of water 2 oz. Of Optiphen 1 oz. of Vanilla Bean Fragrance oil Instructions & Notes: I m not a huge fan of vanilla, but I must tell you lots of people love it, and there are always people who ask for vanilla at our market tables. There are dozens of vanilla based choices and the first thing you should know is that anything with vanilla will tint your products brown and over time they grow more brown. This is great if that is the color you are going for, and I don t mind it, but if you want your lotion to stay white

18 you will need to look for a vanilla stabilizer when you purchase vanilla scented oils. First, get your gloves and clean your surfaces. Spray down your bottles and pumps with rubbing alcohol. Heat up your water over the stove. And add your e- wax and oils. Into your simmering water and stand over the simmering pot and stir continuously. Turn off the heat after 10 minutes and continue stirring until it begins to cool. Only add the preservative after your lotion has cooled. Mix with your stick blender and pour into your jars. This will make a very light lotion with a rich moisturizing quality.

19 2. Goats Milk Lotion What you will need: 36 oz. of fresh goat s milk 36 oz. of distilled water 4 oz. of steric acid 5 oz. of E-wax.8 oz. of Optiphen 1 tsp. of vitamin E 2 tbsp. of glycerin 8 oz. of Olive Oil 8 oz. of Coconut oil Instructions & Notes: This recipe is made to make 12/ 8 oz. bottles of lotion. First melt your oils together and boil your water. Clean and bleach your surfaces. Your goats milk can be from a powdered source, but if you buy it fresh make sure you boil your goats milk to pasteurize it to ensure there is no bacteria.

20 Your glycerin is an emollient and helps retain moisture in the skin. Melt your waxes into your melted oils and stir. Put this in the microwave with just enough time to melt the wax without too much heat. Take the bowl out and stir frequently. You can also do this on the stove top on low heat. Keep watch over your oils and waxes so that things don t get too hot for too long. Allow this to cool after it is well blended. Add your water and your goats milk. Blend with your stick blender. Add your vitamin E and glycerin and your preservative. Blend well. Make sure when you add the Optiphen the temperature is cool so that you don t make the preservative inactive. Keep the temperature under the flash point of the preservative (under 140 degrees). Blend with your stick blender. Pour into your bottles and label accordingly.

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22 3. Sun Block Lotion What you will need: 22 ounces of water 2 oz. of E-wax 4 oz. of Coconut Oil 4 oz. of Olive Oil.4 oz. of Optiphen 2 teaspoons of titanium dioxide 1 oz. of Coconut Beach Fragrance Oil Instructions & Notes: The active ingredient in sun block is often titanium dioxide. This is a thick white mica that is put into paints and cosmetics. It is relatively harmless and excellent when added to your lotions to block the harmful rays from the sun. This lotion will make 4 / 8 oz. bottles. It is not a big batch, but it will make plenty of lotion for you to really try it out and get a feel of the combination. First, boil your water. Combine your oils and waxes and melt them over low heat on the stove top just

23 until they are completely melted. Blend these well with your stick blender. Take a few minutes to blend even when it looks well blended. Remember, you are trying to combine oil and water. Your e-wax is going to help them stay together, but they want to naturally separate so spend a couple of minutes at this phase. Once your mixture is completely cool, then add your titanium dioxide and Optiphen. Continue to mix well. Add your fragrance oil. Now, you have the perfect product to take to the beach.

24 4. Natural Light Lotion What you will need: 5.5 ounces of water.5 oz. of E-wax 1 oz. of Apricot Kernel oil 1 oz. of Grapeseed Oil.15 oz. of Optiphen Instructions & Notes: Now there are three stages to lotion making: the water phase, the oil phase, and the cool down phase. This recipe is for 8 oz. of lotion. This is a one bottle batch, so multiple accordingly. First, boil your water. Melt your e-wax into your oils over the stove top and set this aside to cool down. Once these are cool mix them together with your stick blender. Once these are cool add your preservative. You can optionally add a fragrance if you want to. This is a very light weight lotion that sinks into your skin easily. Pour into your bottles and label accordingly.

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26 5. Calming Lavender Lotion What you will need: 9.6 oz. of Coconut oil 1.5 oz. of jojoba oil 1.5 oz. of argon oil 3 oz. of e-wax 46 oz. of water 2 oz. Of Optiphen 1 oz. of Lavender Flowers Fragrance oil 1 teaspoon of blue mica Instructions & Notes: Not all lavender fragrance oils are the same lavender flowers is different from French lavender. I prefer the lavender flowers because it is a softer bouquet smell. This recipe makes 62 oz. of lotion, so it will fill several 8 oz. bottles. Clean your space and wear your gloves and spray your bottles and pumps down with rubbing alcohol.

27 Simmer your water in a pot and in another pot, melt your waxes into your oils. Once these are melted remove from heat and add your water. Blend well with your stick blender. Once you feel like your mixture is completely blended then continue to blend for a solid two more minutes. This will give the e-wax plenty of time to bod the oils and water together. Allow this mixture to cool. Add your fragrance oil, preservative, and colorant. Mix well. Pour this lotion into your bottles and label accordingly.

28 6. Rosy Pink Layered Lotion What you will need: 9.6 oz. of Grapeseed oil 3 oz. of jojoba oil 3 oz. of e-wax 46 oz. of water 2 oz. Of Optiphen 1 oz. of Love Spell Fragrance oil 1 teaspoon of pink mica Instructions & Notes: This recipe uses our favorite base recipe for light lotion. The grapeseed is a very light oil chock full of anti-oxidants and absorbs well into the skin. With a light summer recipe, you want to use oils that absorb more than oils that ride on top of the skin because people will pull them out on the go while they re in the middle of the day and they don t want to feel sticky and wet for more than just a few seconds. Grapeseed is a good oil for fast absorption. The fragrance we use here is a dupe of

29 a very popular brand. It is a very floral bouquet smell. First, sanitize your work station. Wear your gloves. Melt your waxes and oils together in a pot on the stove. Boil your water for sanitary reasons. Blend the two together and mix for several minutes. Allow this to cool below 140 degrees before you add your fragrance and preservative. The cooler the better. Now, separate your mixture into two bowl and add the pink mica to one bowl. Mix well. Now pour your mixtures into plastic cake icing bags and seal the tops well. This can get messy so you want to work slowly and carefully. You do not need to put a metal tip at the end of your icing bag. Snip the end of one bag with a very small hole. By small, I mean only one or two millimeters. The thickness of your lotion will vary and it may be a very runny liquid at this stage. If it is too thick then cut a slightly larger hole. Pipe about 2 inches of lotion into the bottom of each bottle. Now, when you finish pinch and twist the

30 end of the bag. Twist the ends and pinch then shut with a clamp or clothespin. If you don t when you set it down it may untwist and pour out all over the table, so place your bag down correctly. Now repeat this step with the other batch and fill 2 inches into the bottle. Repeat in alternating colors until you have no more lotion left in your bags. Cap the tops and label accordingly.

31 7. Aloe Vera Lotion What you will need: 5.5 ounces of aloe vera juice 1 ounce of shea butter.5 ounce of coco butter.2 ounces of E-wax.2 ounces of steric acid.5 oz. of Cucumber Fragrance oil.2 oz. of Optiphen Instructions & Notes: The aloe lotion is a great recipe for soothing raiser burns and sun burns. Aloe is a well-known healing remedy for soothing burns. You can always make this recipe with water instead of aloe juice. Even though we are removing the water from this recipe you must still use the same sanitary precautions that you would as if it were water. This recipe will make one 8 oz. bottle; so, make sure to multiply by the number of bottles you want to make.

32 First, melt your butters and waxes over a stove top. Add this to your aloe vera juice and blend well. Allow this to cool before you add your fragrance and preservative. Blend again with your stick blender. Finally, pour into your bottles and label.

33 8. Coconut Tea Lotion What you will need: 11 ounces of coconut milk 6 green tea bags 3 oz. of shea butter.5 oz. of E-wax.5 oz. of steric acid.5 oz. of Coconut Fragrance oil.4 oz. of Optiphen Instructions & Notes: This is a creative recipe that blends coconut milk into an infusion of green tea. But your 11 oz. of coconut milk on the stove top. If you have a little more, that s ok. Some of the water in the coconut milk is going to evaporate. You just want this to simmer lightly. Put the 6 tea bags into the milk and let it steep. In a separate bowl melt your shea butter, e-wax, and steric acid. Remove both from heat. Remove the tea bags from the coconut milk and blend the two bowls together. Use

34 your stick blender and blend for 2 3 full minutes. Allow this to cool. Once it has cooled add your preservative and your fragrance. Blend again. Pour into your sterilized bottles and label accordingly.

35 9. Complete Absorption Cocoa Lotion What you will need: 22 ounces of water 8 ounce of coco butter.8 ounces of E-wax.4 ounces of steric acid 1.5 oz. of Chocolate Cake Fragrance Oil.7 oz. of Optiphen 3 grams of chocolate Suisse mica Instructions & Notes: Cocoa butter is going to give you a chocolate smell so you can color and fragrance accordingly, but you can change the fragrance and color as you wish. Cocoa butter is not a choice oil for a light weight thin lotion because it is a hard wax and it will thicken your recipe. It is wonderful, however, for being one of those oils that absorbs well into your skin and doesn t keep the skin oily for a long period.

36 This recipe makes 32 ounces of lotion, so it makes four 8 oz. bottles, adjust your recipe accordingly. Begin your lotion making with the first step of sanitizing your station, wearing your gloves, and boiling your water. Next, melt your oils and waxes over the stove top. Add the two and blend with your stick blender for a full 2 3 minutes. Make sure you give your waxes and water time to emulsify. Let this cool down to a temperature below 140. Somewhere around 120 is a good temperature. Add your preservative, colorant, and fragrance. Pour this into your bottles and affix your labels.

37 10. Creamy Chamomile Lotion What you will need: 12 ounces of water 6 chamomile tea bags 3 oz. of shea butter.5 oz. of E-wax.5 oz. of steric acid.5 oz. of Coconut Fragrance oil.4 oz. of Optiphen Instructions & Notes: This makes 16 ounces of lotion, so two 8 oz. bottles. Adjust your ingredients based on how many bottles you want to fill. If you re wondering by now, you see steric acid in every recipe. You can leave the steric acid out if you are making a lotion for yourself, but this is an ingredient that helps to harden your product and it makes it more professional looking and feeling. We wouldn t recommend leaving this out for items you want to sell or gift.

38 First, spray down your bottles and table with rubbing alcohol. Next boil your water on the stove top to a light simmer. Pop your chamomile tea bags into the water and allow that to infuse. Melt down your oils and waxes. Blend the two thoroughly with your stick blender for a full 2-3 minutes. Now, allow this to cool. Do not add your preservative and fragrance until the temperature is close to 120 degrees. You don t want to run the risk of making your preservative inactive by burning it. The fragrance will also burn off if you add it too soon. Mix well, pour into your bottle and affix your labels.

39 11. Bare Bones Basic Moisturizer What you will need: 5.5 ounces of water.5 oz. of E-wax 2 oz. of Grapeseed Oil.15 oz. of Optiphen Instructions & Notes: If you were wondering the best way to make a lotion with the fewest ingredients as possible this is the best combination we have come up with. Grapeseed oil really hold up on its own when it comes to lotion. Without the e-wax you won t have lotion and without the preservative you can t keep it for more than a few days. So here it is. Of course, you can always take this base recipe and add to it as you like with any of the other ingredients that you find in this book. This recipe is for one bottle of lotion. First sanitize your area, wash your hands, wear gloves, and boil your water. Melt your oils and

40 waxes together. Blend these together for 2-3 minutes. Allow your lotion to cool and add your preservative. Mix with your stick blender. Now it is ready to use. 12. Minty Lavender Summer Lotion What you will need: 36 oz. of water 4 oz. of steric acid 5 oz. of E-wax.8 oz. of Optiphen 1 tsp. of vitamin E 2 tbsp. of glycerin 8 oz. of Olive Oil 8 oz. of Coconut oil 1.5 oz. of Lavender Mint Fragrance Oil Instructions & Notes: This recipe makes a beautiful texture lotion. The difference in this recipe is that we are using a little more coconut oil. You might notice that some recipes use coconut milk but

41 not the oil. In soap making we do like to make our recipes heavy in coconut oil, because it does have wonderful properties. However, in our light day lotions we go a little lighter in coconut oil use. This is because coconut oil is one of those oils that doesn t sink into the skin immediately. It rides the skin and give a bit of an oily sheen. It is great for a moisture lock and keeps the hydration in the skin. You can use it if you want a little bit of a richer formula. We mix this with olive oil, because olive oil is one of the most moisturizing oils you can choose, and with the two of these together you get a rich moisturizer and it locks in the skin. Sanitize your work space, and spray down your bottles and tops. Wear your gloves and boil your water. Melt down your waxes and oils in a separate pot. Once your water is at a light simmer add it to your melted oils and mix with your stick blender for a full 2 3 minutes. Allow this to cool to below 120 degrees. Add your vitamin E, glycerin, and

42 preservative. Fragrance is optional but with this one we love mint and lavender. Add this now. Mix well. This is ready to pour and bottle.

43 13. Dry Skin Soother What you will need: 36 oz. of aloe vera juice 2 oz. of jojoba 1 oz. of vitamin E 1 oz. of tea tree oil 4 oz. of steric acid 5 oz. of E-wax.8 oz. of Optiphen 2 tbsp. of glycerin 11 oz. of Olive Oil Instructions & Notes: This formula is for dry scaly skin. There are many great vitamins and antioxidants in these oils. Tea tree oil is known for its healing properties on broken skin, and jojoba is a natural anti-bacterial. First clean your work space. Spray your bottles with rubbing alcohol. Bring your aloe vera juice to a light simmer on the stove top. Melt your waxes and oils

44 together. Mix these two together and blend well. Give the stick blender a solid 2 3 minutes of blending to allow the e-wax to do its job. Now, your mixture must cool to below 120 degrees. Do not add the final ingredients until you have cooled your lotion. Add the vitamin e, tea tree oil, and preservative. Mix well. Pour your lotion into the bottles and label them accordingly.

45 14. Creamy Coconut Lotion What you will need: 22 ounces of coconut milk 2 oz. of E-wax 2 oz. of Coco Butter 4 oz. of Olive Oil.4 oz. of Optiphen.5 teaspoon of titanium dioxide 1 oz. of Summer Breeze Fragrance Oil.5 teaspoon of blue mica Instructions & Notes: Here is another coconut blend with a little sun protection without going full sunscreen. When emptying the can of coconut milk into the pot you may notice a thick film of fat inside the can. Make sure to get that too, it s all wonderful coconut product. Sterilize your area and spray down your bottles. Boil the coconut milk to a light simmer. In a separate pan melt your oils and waxes. Blend these

46 together with your stick blender. Allow your lotion to cool. Add your micas, preservative, and fragrance. Blend well again and pour into your bottles.

47 15. Old Fashioned Honey Lotion What you will need: 22 ounces of aloe juice 2 oz. of E-wax 2 oz. of steric acid. 2 oz. of Jojoba Oil 4 oz. of Olive Oil.4 oz. of Optiphen 2 tablespoons of fresh honey 1 oz. of Oatmeal Milk & Honey Fragrance Oil.5 teaspoon of yellow mica Instructions & Notes: Honey is rich and luxurious and will bring a little extra quality to your lotion. Now, remember, all honey is different so you will need to experiment with your variety before you really get the hang of this one. The goal is to use just enough honey to give it a rich thick quality without

48 any sticky feel. The e-wax and steric acid is necessary in this recipe. Sanitize your work space and your bottles. Bring the aloe vera juice to a simmer and melt your oils and waxes in a separate pot. Blend these together with your stick blender and make sure to continue blending for 2-3 minutes. Allow this to cool. Once the entire batch has cooled to a temperature below 120 degrees, then add your honey, preservative, fragrance oil, and mica. Pour into your bottles and label accordingly.

49 16. Wild Rose Lotion What you will need: 24 ounces of water 6 rose hips tea bags 6 oz. of shea butter 1 oz. of E-wax 1 oz. of steric acid.25 oz. of Sandalwood Fragrance oil.5 ounce of Geranium Fragrance Oil.5 ounce of Rose Fragrance Oil.4 oz. of Optiphen.5 teaspoon of pink mica Instructions & Notes: The wild rose smell comes from our combination of flowers and sandalwood. First, sanitize your work space. Bring the water to a light simmer and add your rose hip tea bags. Allow the tea bags to steep until you have a potent tea. Melt your oils and waxes in a separate pant. Remove the tea bags and blend the water and oils

50 together with your stick blender. Continue blending for 2 3 minutes. Allow this mixture to cool to under 120 degrees. Add your preservative, fragrance oils, and mica. Pour your lotion into the bottles and label accordingly.

51 17. Tropical Fruit Salad Lotion What you will need: 10 oz. of coconut oil 6 oz. of she butter 10 drops of orange essential oil 10 drops of lime essential oil 5 drops of grapefruit essential oil 36 oz. of distilled water 1 oz. of Optiphen Instructions & Notes: I absolutely hands down love everything citrus and I just refuse to accept that anyone else doesn t. This is an easy recipe and essential oils can be a bit more expensive so you can always substitute your favorite fragrance oil. Remember, some essential oils aren t suitable for pregnant women so make sure to label all your ingredients. First, sanitize your work space. Bring the water to a light simmer. Melt your oils and waxes in a separate

52 pant. Remove the tea bags and blend the water and oils together with your stick blender. Continue blending for 2 3 minutes. Allow this mixture to cool to under 120 degrees. Add your preservative, fragrance oils, and mica. Pour your lotion into the bottles and label accordingly.

53 18. Cool Snap Frost Lotion What you will need: 5.5 ounces of aloe vera juice 1 ounce of shea butter.5 ounce of coco butter.2 ounces of E-wax.2 ounces of steric acid 25 drops of peppermint essential oil.2 oz. of Optiphen Instructions & Notes: This lotion has a cool mint smell and feels cool and tingly to the skin. The combination of aloe and mint will offer a little snap cool experience to your senses. First, melt your butters and waxes over a stove top. Add this to your aloe vera juice and blend well. Allow this to cool before you add your fragrance and preservative. Blend again with your stick blender. Finally, pour into your bottles and label.

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55 19. Lavender Facial Lotion What you will need: 24 ounces of water 14 oz. of Olive Oil 1 oz. of jojoba Oil.5 oz. of vitamin E.6 oz. of E-wax.6 oz. of steric acid.4 oz. of Optiphen 10 drops of Lavender Essential Oil Instructions & Notes: Facial Lotions are tweaked to have more rich oils for moisture and a little bit of sun protectant. We use one of our favorite fragrances Lavender Flowers. Out of all the facial lotions that we have made lavender is the most popular selling product and is the most widely liked by others. Sterilize your work area. Boil your water to a light simmer and add your oils and waxes in a separate

56 pot. Melt these down with just enough heat to get the waxes melted. Remove both from the heat and blend well with your stick blender. Allow the blending to last 2-3 full minutes. Let the lotion cool down to below 120 degrees before adding your preservative and lavender oil. Bottle and label accordingly.

57 20. Creamy Magnesium Lotion What you will need: 24 ounces of water ½ cup of Magnesium Flakes 14 oz. of grapeseed Oil 1 oz. of jojoba Oil.6 oz. of E-wax.6 oz. of steric acid.4 oz. of Optiphen 1 oz. of cucumber fragrance oil Instructions & Notes: Magnesium is a mineral that is often found in bath flakes and salt combinations. Its healing properties include claims that it restores cellular magnesium levels, acts as a cellular protectant, supports detoxification, relieves aches and pains, improves mood and relieves stress, encourages healthy skin tissue. That s a lot! Well, whatever the claims, it has been used as an

58 herbal remedy since the medieval times and we use it too. Sterilize your work area. Boil your water to a light simmer and add your oils and waxes in a separate pot. Add the magnesium flakes to the water until they dissolve. Melt these down with just enough heat to get the waxes melted. Remove both from the heat and blend well with your stick blender. Allow the blending to last 2-3 full minutes. Let the lotion cool down to below 120 degrees before adding your preservative and cucumber fragrance oil. Pour the lotion into your bottles and affix your labels.

59 21. Calendula Bee Porridge What you will need: 24 ounces of water 1 cup of dried calendula flowers 14 oz. of grapeseed Oil 1 oz. of jojoba Oil.6 oz. of E-wax.6 oz. of steric acid 1 tablespoon of fresh honey.4 oz. of Optiphen Instructions & Notes: The calendula infusion is a very well likes fragrance due to its light tea like fragrance. It goes well with a light wearing lotion. First, sterilize your work space and bottles. Next, boil your water. (Expect, a little water will boil off so it is ok to measure out 25 or 26 ounces.) Put the dried flowers into the water and make a proper tea with the herbs. With this recipe, you will pour the water and flower petals into a clean glass mason jar

60 and put the water in the fridge. Allow this to sit overnight. Get this water nice and potent. Next, the next day, melt your waxes and oils. Blend these fully with your stick blender. Continue blending for 2-3 minutes. Allow this to cool. Make sure your temperatures fall below 140 degrees, the closer to 100 degrees the better. Add your honey and your preservative. You can give this a yellowish tint if you like. Pour into your bottles and label accordingly.

61 22. French Tea Lotion What you will need: 24 ounces of water 6 English Breakfast tea bags 14 oz. of grapeseed Oil 1 oz. of jojoba Oil.6 oz. of E-wax.6 oz. of steric acid.5 oz. of Lavender Flowers Fragrance oil.4 oz. of Optiphen Instructions & Notes: Our French tea is the combination of English Breakfast Tea and the smell of Lavender oil. For this recipe, you will make an infusion with your grapeseed oil and your tea water. This recipe will make 40 oz. of lotion, so five 8 oz. bottles. First, sterilize your work space and bottles. Next, boil your water. (Expect, a little water will boil off so it is ok to measure out 25 or 26 ounces.) Put your

62 teabags into the water and make a proper tea with the herbs. If you make tea a lot, you will know 6 tea bags is a lot of tea for 24 ounces. Get this water nice and potent. Next, melt your waxes and oils. Blend these fully with your stick blender. Continue blending for 2-3 minutes. Allow this to cool. Make sure your temperatures fall below 140 degrees, the closer to 100 degrees the better. Add your Fragrance Oil and your preservative. You can give this a bluish tint if you like but the tea will also give it a pretty herbal color. Pour into your bottles and label accordingly.

63 23. Oatmeal Honey Lotion (For Dry & Itchy Skin) What you will need: 22 ounces of water 2 oz. of E-wax 4 oz. of Coconut Oil 4 oz. of Shea Butter.4 oz. of Optiphen 2 Tablespoon of Colloidal Oatmeal 1 oz. of Oatmeal Milk & Honey Fragrance Oil Instructions & Notes: Colloidal oatmeal is a product that you can get at your soap supply store. It is an herbal remedy that is known for soothing itchy dry skin and even eczema. Be careful not to make claims of healing on your labels because in the world of herbal remedies that could get you in trouble. Some items do aid certain ailments,

64 however, so you can say things like your product aids dry skin or sooths itchiness. This recipe should make 32. Oz of lotion, so four 8 oz. bottles. First boil your water in one pan and bring it to a light simmer. Next, melt your waxes and oils in another pan. Remove both from the heat and mix them together. Mix with your stick blender for 2-3 full minutes. Allow this to cool. Once the temperature has fallen below 140 degrees add the preservative, mica, fragrance, and clay. Mix well and pour into your bottles.

65 24. Milky Lavender Lotion What you will need: 22 ounces of coconut milk 2 oz. of E-wax 4 oz. of Almond Kernel Oil 4 oz. of Shea Butter.4 oz. of Optiphen 2 Tablespoon of Bentonite Clay 1 oz. of Lavender Flowers Fragrance Oil 1 teaspoon of lilac mica Instructions & Notes: This is a rich lavender lotion with a touch of clay. If you are concerned about using almond oil for anyone with nut allergies, then you can substitute it with grapeseed oil. Remember to sanitize your bottles and table top. This recipe should make 32. Oz of lotion, so four 8 oz. bottles. First boil your milk in one pan and bring it to a light simmer. Next, melt your waxes and oils in another pan. Remove both from the heat and mix them

66 together. Mix with your stick blender for 2-3 full minutes. Allow this to cool. Once the temperature has fallen below 140 degrees add the preservative, mica, fragrance, and clay. Mix well and pour into your bottles.

67 25. Lanolin Body Lotion What you will need: 5.5 ounces of aloe vera juice 1 ounce of shea butter.5 ounces of lanoline wax.2 ounces of E-wax.2 ounces of steric acid.5 oz. of White Linen oil.2 oz. of Optiphen Instructions & Notes: If you have never used lanoline, its natural smell is absolutely amazing and I buy every cosmetic I ever come in contact with that has lanoline. For those who don t know, lanolin is the natural wax that comes from sheep skin. I especially love it in my lip balm. One thing you should know is that this ingredient will sit on the skin and create a sheen on the top of the skin. We love it, but we use it sparingly so you don t get a waxy build up when you want a light moisturizer.

68 This recipe will make one 8 oz. bottle, so adjust accordingly. First, sanitize your environment, hands, bottles, and put on your gloves. Heat up your aloe juice in a pot. When you are working with small amounts, I find that this is easier to do in the microwave. You will need to melt your waxes into your oils. You can do this in short bursts in the microwave as well. It is easier to overheat in the microwave, so use good care just to give it enough heat to melt your ingredients. Mix you aloe, waxes, and oils together with your stick blender. Allow plenty of time for that e-wax to bond the aloe and oils. You will find it is easier to keep the aloe juice together with the oils. It doesn t separate as readily as water does. Allow this to cool. Then, add your fragrance and preservative. Mix well and pour into your bottles.

69 Where to Get the Ingredients Please remember, in full disclosure, my daughter and I own the store ThermalMermaid.com which makes soaps and cosmetics. We are not suppliers and we do not own these stores that we recommend. This is the list of suppliers I use and trust based on my experience. I am not related to any of these store owners and have never met them, so I can not 100% guarantee your experience but I am happy to share my resources and information with you. TheSage.com Majestic Mountain Sage We buy dried flowers and herbs here. I have bought from other places online including overseas and the quality is always the best along with the price from this company. I have not bought anything other than dried roses, calendula, and chamomile flower buds, but I have watched many hours of videos from other craft makers online and I have only heard excellent recommendations from their products. EssentialDepot.com Essential Depot is a great place to get items such as Essential Oils, Fragrances, Oils, Butters, Molds. Essential Depot offers some of the most competitive prices and best shipping offers. This is the first website we shop at before any others. The quality of their product has never disappointed. BulkApothecary.com This website will provide you with mica, colorant, and jars with lids

70 Making Lotion: The Heavy Winter Lotions 25 Lotion Recipe Guide for your Hobby or Business A Thermal Mermaid Guide

71 Copyright 2016 Jennifer Tynan All rights are reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission. Unauthorized reproduction of this work is illegal. No part of this book may be scanned, uploaded, or posted on the internet without the author's permission. This book is not meant to take the place of medicine or medical advice from a professional. The contents in this book do not make guarantees in anyway and have not been reviewed or approved by the FDA like the commercial chemical products. As always nursing, pregnant women, and children should consult with your trusted doctor before consuming. There are always cautions and warnings about using essential oils when pregnant or nursing. Not all essential oils are suitable for babies and children.

72 Try this FREE Book! 504 Beauty Tips and Recipes Join Us for this FREE Guide. Come sign up with Thermal Mermaid and get an instant beauty book. This free guide is a collection of DIY style beauty recipes. These are free recipes you can try at home easily without too much experience. These are fun personal recipes, and this is a great chance to compare the DIY style recipes to the commercial quality recipes found in this book that you need to make if you want to sell your products to the world.

73 Introduction Table of Contents What to expect in this Book Safety & Preparation Items you will need Recipes 1. Nourishing Beeswax Hand Cream 2. Goats Milk Lotion 3. Almond Oil Lotion 4. Cherry Blossom Body Lotion 5. Heavy Hemp Lotion 6. Winter Shimmer Lotion 7. The Eczema Soothing Cream 8. French Vanilla After Shower Lotion 9. Men s Hand Lotion 10. Woman s Aftershave Leg Cream 11. Soothing Thick Sunburn Lotion 12. Sensitive Baby Skin Moisturizer 13. Argan Gold Thick Body Lotion 14. Autumn Lodge Moisturizer for Men 15. Shea Butter and Aloe Night Cream 16. Christmas Cocoa Lotion 17. Moisturizing Foot Cream 18. Autumn Pumpkin Soother 19. Fun Fluffy Marshmallow Cream 20. Sweet Apple Glen Surprise 21. Soothing Tea Tree Skin Butter 22. Golden Jojoba Lotion 23. Hawaiian Pineapple Moisturizer 24. Abalone & Sea Night Cream 25. Pear & Peach Protection Moisturizer

74 Where to get the Ingredients About the Author Sneak Peak

75 Introduction: Welcome to part two of our lotion collection recipes. The lotion recipes made by Thermal Mermaid are broken into three parts. In this book, all of the recipes are going to produce a thicker heavy weight product. These lotions are often labeled night creams or firming creams. You can still pump them from a bottle, but they will not be runny and thin. These recipes are purchased more often in cold weather, and the recipes will lean more toward the holiday and winter months. This short guide is meant for beginner to medium-advanced. If you are a follower of the Thermal Mermaid books you will know that the recipes in this book are our own and the ones we use when we take our crafts to our market tables. Every recipe is something that we have made and sold. We do constantly change and tweak our recipes and sometimes invent brand new ones. Also, we do not repeat recipes in our books. Many other of our

76 books will also offer lotion recipes. We do try to offer creativity and variety, but they are always different from the recipes in our other books. We make recipes for those who want to make lotion at home, but also those who want to make products for a small business for their craft table or market. This means, look at the recipe amounts and do your reasoning accordingly. We may give a recipe for a small personal amount, or for a batch of 8 bottles. This is meant to be an example, and you will need to adjust as you see fit. Safety First: In our full volumes we do go into greater detail about safety and protection, but we will repeat just a few points about safety and preparation of your products. Please forgive this if you are a loyal Thermal Mermaid reader, and understand that if this is the first book one had bought in our collection we feel that some things are important enough not to leave out for those who may just be starting.

77 Finally, you will see a few ingredients that you may not recognize if you are a beginner. Don t let this scare you away. Our recipes are for real lotions, not mock up lotion like products that you can make out of the kitchen in some DIY tutorial. Our recipes are products worth selling with your name on it. All of the ingredients are easily available in small amounts online, so you don t need to be a big brand and buy bulks of materials. You can buy some of these things in a small as 4 oz. quantities. Most of these funny names are just waxes that help blend the oils and waters together and keep things feeling smooth without your product falling apart.

78 What to expect in this Book? This book offers 25 lotion recipes of just heavy evening wear or cold weather winter lotion. Each recipe is one that we have made, used, and sold at our market table. We will also talk about our observations and pointers about some of these recipes. We will also tell you what you need to gather to make your products We will also offer you some pointers of where to get the best supplies online at the best costs. The recipes in this book are all made at commercial quality with the minimal chemical preservatives, and absolutely zero complex chemicals. You will need to order from a professional soap supplier for many of the recipes in order to make a product that will not separate or fall apart over time. We do not make any money or commission form the sources that we suggest in this book. All mentions of other companies are simply

79 the sources that we use and have found to be good suppliers over the years.

80 Safety & Preparation If you are a reader of Thermal Mermaid you will know that we do spend a good amount of time discussing our feelings about safety and preparing your products. Some forethought goes into making cosmetic before you even start. Unlike in soap making, you are not using lye, a caustic chemical, and you do not need the full break down on safety prevention. However, we do recommend that you use a preservative in your product, either Optiphen or Liquid Germall Plus. Here are our pointers about preservatives. First, these are chemicals that will make up no more than 2-5 percent of your recipe, but when you are handling it, you are handling it in its concentrated form so be a gem and wear gloves. It is a chemical. Second, you may think to yourself, hmmm, I don t want to put a chemical in my products. The whole reason that people will buy from me instead of from

81 the drug store is because my products are natural. You re probably correct. However, there are preservative that are harsher than others and there are some to steer clear away from. Those are parabens, SLS, and formaldehydes. The two we use are sold at your local soap supplier and do not contain these chemicals. Do not ever sell an item to a customer without a preservative. Lotions can grow mold if not made or stored correctly and you never want to risk someone rubbing bacteria into their skin, especially if their skin is broken, and you never know if someone s health is already compromised. Feel free to make any of these lotions for your own personal use without preservatives. Just know that they will expire like food and keeping your bottle in the fridge will make it last longer. When I make a small batch for myself I often do not use preservative. (Because it is expensive and I use it in my batches for sale. I have no qualms about using the preservatives that I sell on my own skin.) When

82 I make my batch I never keep it for more than 2 weeks. You will see a reoccurring instruction when dealing with your preservatives. Let your lotion product cool to a temperature under 176 degrees F. Preservative has a flash point. This means that it will start to evaporate at a temperature hotter than 176 degrees, and it won t properly protect your product if it evaporates on contact. If your business starts to pick up, you may want to consider ordering your preservatives in the cooler months to prevent the possibility of summer time shipping conditions from becoming too hot. The final safety pointer is about your work space. Since you already know that lotions can breed bacteria, we must stress the sterilization of your jars, lids, and table tops. You need to spray down your packaging containers and utensils with a bottle of rubbing alcohol, then wipe away the moisture. You must wear gloves when making

83 lotion. Remember, anything that you make where you introduce water into the ingredients can potentially breed bacteria. Lotions contain water so we need to keep a sterile environment. Never, never skip out on your cleaning duties when selling or gifting to other people. One last note on packaging. Make sure your products are labeled correctly. In many places it is not permitted to sell items without a list of ingredients or labels. You need to do this if you plan to sell your things.

84 Items You Will Need Bowls and Utensils You will need a collection of bowls and whisks and spoons. You can expect that some recipes will call for mixing liquid, or dry materials, or setting one thing aside to cool while you work on something else. Just make sure you have a collection of bowls at hand. Gloves Don t ever make lotion without wearing gloves. This will reduce the risk of introducing bacteria to your product. It s a silly thing to not do correctly because a box of 100 gloves is sitting at your grocery store waiting for you for 5 dollars. A spray bottle with rubbing alcohol You need to spray and wipe your jars and lids. I completely trust you that your kitchen is well kept and sterile, but hey, it doesn t hurt to give your table top a once over. Jars & Lids You can use as many types of plastic jars and lids as you can find online to package. We recommend you buy this online because you will

85 get the best prices. For the recipes in this book you don t really need the large mouth jars because the recipes are light and runny. You will either need pump bottles or squeeze bottles. One note: the containers and lids are often sold separately. Just pay attention when you are buying whether or not you have to put the matching lid to any jar in your shopping cart. A stick blender This will help emulsify your oils and waters together. It makes a big difference compared to a whisk. Piping Bags Plastic Piping bags that are meant for cake icing will be used to make some of the lotions with layered colors. Clamps or Clothespins I find these very useful for closing bags and products in a pinch. You will need these to pinch your piping bags when you are using them. (AH, if we only had 4 arms )

86 Recipes 26. Nourishing Beeswax Hand Cream What you will need: ½ cup Almond oil ½ cup coconut oil 7 oz. of shea butter.2 ounces of E-wax.5 ounces of bees wax.2 oz. of vitamin E oil.2 oz. of Optiphen 6 drops of Lavender Essential oil Instructions & Notes: Beeswax is easy to get and often turns out to be that secret miracle ingredient when it comes to hardening your product. Lavender oil is a night time fragrance that sooths and aids in sleep. This recipe will make two 8 oz. bottle, so adjust accordingly.

87 First, sanitize your environment, hands, bottles, and put on your gloves. Heat up your aloe juice in a pot. When you are working with small amounts, I find that this is easier to do in the microwave. You will need to melt your waxes into your oils. You can do this in short bursts in the microwave as well. It is easier to overheat in the microwave, so use good care just to give it enough heat to melt your ingredients. Mix you aloe, waxes, and oils together with your stick blender. Allow plenty of time for that e-wax to bond the aloe and oils. You will find it is easier to keep the aloe juice together with the oils. It doesn t separate as readily as water does. Allow this to cool. Then, add your fragrance and preservative. Mix well and pour into your bottles.

88 27. Goats Milk Lotion What you will need: 2 oz. Steric Acid 2.4 oz. E-wax.4 oz. Sodium Lactate Preservative 1 tsp. Vitamin E 1 tbsp. of Glycerin 4 oz. of coconut oil 4 oz. of heavy green olive oil 18 oz. of pasteurized goats milk 18 oz. of distilled water Instructions and Notes: Make sure all your working space is sterilized. Wear gloves. Boil and bleach your kitchen dishes and utensils if you can. Every item must be as sterile as possible. If your goats milk is fresh you will need to pasteurize it. You can do this you must bring it to a slow simmer at 164 degrees for 20 minutes. This will ensure to kill and bacteria in the goat s milk. If you are using

89 the powdered goats milk, make sure you boil your distilled water before use. In a large bowl, add the wax with all the oils and the shea butter. Stir together, and place in the microwave in short bursts. Take it out every 10 to 15 seconds and stir lightly. Repeat this until the wax has melted into the oil. This should be done slowly. Don t get the oils too hot, however the wax does require a little effort to melt. In a cooking pot add the water and the goats milk. Pour the melted waxes and oils into the milk and water. Blend well with your stick blender. Continue for two or three minutes. You will notice that the lotion will start to become thick and creamy. Now it is time to add the preservative, glycerin, and vitamin E. Now is also the time to add a fragrance oil if you choose to add one. Return the stick blender and blend for an additional minute. Once you have blended this you will fill the lotion bottles as soon as possible. This lotion is a

90 thick recipe and will only become more thick as it cools further. Set a small kitchen funnel at the tops of your lotion bottle and pour 8 oz. of product into each one. This recipe will make 6 bottles of lotion. Cap the bottles and wipe everything down before adding your labels. This lotion will be thick but still pliable to package in a squeeze bottle.

91 28. Almond Oil Lotion What you will need: 30 oz. of water.5 oz. of preservative 1 oz. jojoba oil 1 oz. of argon oil 1 oz. of grapeseed oil.5 oz. of castor oil 8 oz. of almond oil 2 oz. of shea butter 4.5 oz. of E-wax.5 oz. of Optiphen Instructions and Notes: This is a luxurious mid weight winter moisturizing lotion that is loved by my market customers. Do not fail to remember that there are people who have nut allergies, and even though we aren t making food, some people can t even come in contact with nut oils without an allergic reaction.

92 Therefore, keep this lotion labeled properly and don t forget to mention to your customers it contains nut oils when they buy from you in person. Sometimes people think that almond lotion means that it is just fragranced that way, but we are filling this recipe with actual nut oil. Before we begin, sterilize your area, including the counter and your preparation utensils. Wear gloves, and boil your bottle lids. Spray down your lotion bottles with a spritz of alcohol solution. Kill all the potential germs. Melt the wax and the shea butter in the microwave on short bursts. Mix all the oils in a bowl together. Add the melted e-wax and butter into the oil. Blend with your stick blender. Add the water and continue blending. You will start to notice the lotion becoming more thick. Add the Optiphen. Blend for 1 minutes. You can leave this lotion unscented if you want to,

93 because the almond oil scent give this recipe a pleasant natural aroma. Before the lotion sets, pour into 8 oz. bottles. Cap with the lids, and wipe the bottles down before placing the labels on the bottles. This recipe will make 6-8 oz. bottles of lotion.

94 29. Cherry Blossom Body Lotion What you will need: This body lotion is a thick lotion with a creamy butter consistency. It is a luxurious product that melts into your skin and moisturizes. This cherry blossom fragrance is a great break away from the seasonal holiday selections. 24 oz. of Water 5 oz. of Olive Oil 3.2 oz. of E-Wax 2.5 oz. of Evening Primrose Oil 2.5 oz. of Rose Hip Seed Oil 2.5 oz. of Steric Acid 1.5 oz. of Isopropyl Myristate.7 oz. of Optiphen Plus.5 oz. of Vitamin E.5 oz of Cherry Blossom Fragrance Oil 9 / 4 oz. jars with caps

95 Instructions and Notes: In a large bowl add the water, steric acid, and emulsifying wax. Melt these in the microwave until the waxes are completely melted. Only heat until the waxes are melted. Add the Olive Oil, Primrose Oil, and Rose Hip Seed Oil. Stir and allow the butter to softly melt. With either a hand mixer or stand mixer blend this mixture until it begins to thicken. Add the Vitamin E, Isopropyl Myristate and Cherry Blossom Fragrance Oil. Continue to blend for a few minutes. Next add your Optiphen Plus preservative. The temperature must be under 107 degrees so the preservative does not burn off before it is thoroughly mixed. Scoop the mixture into your jars. Allow your mixture to cool before capping so that you do not get condensed water drops inside the jars.

96 30. Heavy Hemp Lotion Hemp oil has had some chatter for years now about its medicinal properties for several skin ailments. Hemp oil will leave skin feeling soft and smooth for hours. This is a soft, rich, heavy weight lotion recipe. When selling this type of lotion at your market table, there are two kinds of hemp shoppers. There are those who are interested in the holistic medicinal products of hemp seed oil, and there are those who are attracted to the pot novelty. Keep in mind when selling a hemp product, the average person isn t trying to smell like a novelty when they buy this. Try to steer away from making this lotion smell musky or heavy. Heavy weight lotions are for the colder seasons, lighter crisp scents make people feel clean and light under all those winter layers. Most people who are looking for hemp lotion are not looking for a product that is tinted green and smells like musk. What You Will Need:

97 48 oz. of distilled water 5 oz. of Hemp Seed Butter blend 5 oz. of Hemp Seed Oil 3.2 oz. of E-wax 2.6 oz. of Steric Acid.5 oz. of Citrus Fragrance Oil.5 oz. of Crisp Linen Fragrance Oil.5 oz. of Vitamin E.66 oz. of Optiphen Plus 8 / 8 oz. clear bottles. With caps Instructions and Notes: Your work space must be properly sterilized and your bottles must be sprayed down with rubbing alcohol before adding your product. First, add your oils and butters to your water into your stand blender. Mix this well. Add your E-wax and steric Acid. Mix thoroughly, and add your remaining ingredients. Once these are blended well, fill your bottles.

98 31. Winter Shimmer Lotion We love shimmer lotion. This will give you a touch of shimmer on your skin and add a brightened touch during the dull winter months. This is a popular item when matched with holiday theme products. The opal sparkle mica gives this product a frosty nutcracker theme What You Will Need: 48 oz. of distilled water 6 oz. of Shea Butter 4 oz. of Olive Oil 3.2 oz. of E-wax 2.6 oz. of Steric Acid 1 oz. of Sugar Plum Fragrance Oil.5 oz. of Vitamin E.66 oz. of Optiphen Plus 8 / 8 oz. clear bottles. With caps 3 tsp of opal sparkle mica powder.5 tsp of powder blue mica Your work space must be properly sterilized and your bottles must be sprayed down with rubbing alcohol before adding your product. First, add your

99 oils and butters to your water into your stand blender. Mix this well. Add your E-wax and steric Acid. Mix thoroughly, and add your remaining ingredients. Once these are blended well, fill your bottles.

100 32. The Eczema Soothing Cream This is a rich heavy lotion that will sink into the skin without leaving a greasy layer on the skin surface. Some people may need to apply lotion frequently in the winter months. This is wonderful for people who really need that deep medicinal lotion without feeling damp and sticky all day. What You Will Need: 48 oz. of distilled water 4 oz. of Avocado Oil 6 oz. of Olive Oil 3.2 oz. of E-wax 2.6 oz. of Steric Acid 1 oz. of Love Spell Fragrance Oil.5 oz. of Vitamin E.66 oz. of Optiphen Plus 8 / 8 oz. clear bottles. With caps 3 tsp of opal sparkle mica powder.5 tsp of powder blue mica Your work space must be properly sterilized and your bottles must be sprayed down with rubbing alcohol before adding your product. First, add your oils and butters to your water into your stand

101 blender. Mix this well. Add your E-wax and steric Acid. Mix thoroughly, and add your remaining ingredients. Once these are blended well, fill your bottles. The Love Spell Fragrance is a dupe of the Victoria Secret brand. This is an extremely romantic floral fruity fragrance. Change the fragrance oil to a Woodland, or Sea Breeze to make this version for men.

102 33. French Vanilla After Shower Lotion What You Need: 48 oz. of water 1 oz. of shea butter 1 oz. of cocoa butter 3 oz. of coconut oil 5 oz. of sunflower oil 2.5 oz. of steric acid 3.2 oz. of E-wax.5 oz. of Vitamin E.65 oz. of Optiphen preservative 20 ml of French Vanilla fragrance oil 10 ml. of Vanilla Color Stabilizer Instructions and Notes: Prepare your sterile environment. In a large pot, add 48 oz. of distilled water. Bring the water to a slow boil over low heat. Measure the Stearic Acid and Emulsifying Wax and mix with the water. Allow this to melt slowly. Turn the heat off, and allow this to cool. Weigh out your oils and butters. While the water is still warm, add the butters and oils. Allow these to melt and mix with your stick blender. This will start to thicken as

103 it cools. Next add Vanilla Stabilizer. Any fragrance with a vanilla fragrance has a tendency to turn your product brown, a stabilizer is recommended to keep your lotion its natural color. Add the Vitamin E and Vanilla Fragrance. Now, as the product cools you will add the preservative. Check the temperature of your product, it must be lower than 176 degrees before you add the Optiphen. Blend for one minute. Pour this product into your bottles as soon as possible. It is easiest to work with before it becomes too thick.

104 34. Men s Hand Lotion What You Will Need: 24 oz. of Distilled Water 1 oz. of Argon Oil 2.3 oz. of Sunflower Oil 1 oz. of Cocoa Butter 1.6 oz. of E-Wax.65 oz. of steric acid.65 oz. of glycerin.2 oz. of Vitamin E.32 oz. of Optiphen 1 oz. of coconut oil.5 oz. of avocado butter 1 oz. Sea Kelp and Agave Fragrance Oil Instructions and Notes: Sterilize your surface, equipment, and bottles. Boil the distilled water to free it from any potential bacteria. In a microwave safe bowl add the butters and waxes. Melt this on short blasts. Add the oils to the water. Blend with

105 the stick blender. Add the melted wax mixture. Blend well. This will begin to thicken as you mix. Add the vitamin E, and Optiphen. Blend well. Add the fragrance oil. Blend again. Bottle this product before it becomes too thick. Use a funnel to pour into the product bottles.

106 35. Woman s After Shave Leg Cream What You Will Need: 12 oz. of Aloe Juice 12 oz. of Distilled Water 1 oz. of Jojoba Oil 2.3 oz. of Olive Oil 1.5 oz. of Shea Butter 1.6 oz. of E-Wax.65 oz. of steric acid.65 oz. of glycerin.2 oz. of Vitamin E.32 oz. of Optiphen 1 oz. of coconut oil 1 oz. Cucumber Fragrance Oil Instructions and Notes: Sterilize your surface, equipment, and bottles. Boil the distilled water to free it from any potential bacteria. In a microwave safe bowl add the butters and waxes. Melt this on short blasts. Add the oils to the water. Blend with

107 the stick blender. Add the melted wax mixture. Blend well. This will begin to thicken as you mix. Add the vitamin E, and Optiphen. Blend well. Add the fragrance oil. Blend again. Bottle this product before it becomes too thick. Use a funnel to pour into the product bottles.

108 36. Soothing Thick Sunburn Lotion What You Will Need: 24 oz. of Aloe Juice 1 oz. of Jojoba Oil 2.3 oz. of Olive Oil 2.5 oz. of Shea Butter 1.6 oz. of E-Wax.65 oz. of steric acid.65 oz. of glycerin.2 oz. of Vitamin E.32 oz. of Optiphen 1 oz. Clean Cotton Fragrance Oil Instructions and Notes: Sterilize your surface, equipment, and bottles. Boil the distilled water to free it from any potential bacteria. In a microwave safe bowl add the butters and waxes. Melt this on short blasts. Add the oils to the water. Blend with the stick blender. Add the melted wax mixture. Blend well. This will begin to thicken as you mix.

109 Add the vitamin E, and Optiphen. Blend well. Add the fragrance oil. Blend again. Bottle this product before it becomes too thick. Use a funnel to pour into the product bottles.

110 37. Sensitive Baby Skin Moisturizer What You Will Need: 24 oz. of Distilled Water 5 oz. of Olive Oil 1 oz. of Cocoa Butter 1.6 oz. of E-Wax.65 oz. of steric acid.65 oz. of glycerin.2 oz. of Vitamin E.32 oz. of Optiphen 1 oz. Bedtime Bath Fragrance Oil Instructions and Notes: Sterilize your surface, equipment, and bottles. Boil the distilled water to free it from any potential bacteria. Add the olive oil to the water. Blend with the stick blender. Melt the waxes and cocoa butter together in the microwave. Add the melted wax mixture to the oil and water. Blend well. This will begin to thicken as you mix. Add the vitamin E, and Optiphen. Blend well. Add

111 the fragrance oil. Blend again. Bottle this product before it becomes too thick. Use a funnel to pour into the product bottles.

112 38. Argan Gold Thick Body Lotion What You Will Need: 12 oz. of Distilled Water 2.5 oz. of Argon Oil 1.45 oz. of E-Wax.35 oz. of steric acid.32 oz. of glycerin.2 oz. of Vitamin E.16 oz. of Optiphen 1 oz. Chamomile and Lavender Fragrance Oil 1.4 tsp of 24 carat gold powder mica Instructions and Notes: Sterilize your surface, equipment, and bottles. Boil the distilled water to free it from any potential bacteria. In a glass bowl add the butters and waxes. Melt this on short blasts. Add the oils to the water. Blend with the stick blender. Add the melted wax mixture. Blend well. This will begin to thicken as you mix. Add the vitamin E, and Optiphen. Blend well. Add the

113 fragrance oil and the gold mica. Blend again. Bottle this product before it becomes too thick. Use a funnel to pour into the product bottles.

114 39. Autumn Lodge Moisturizer for Men What You Will Need: 24 oz. of Distilled Water 1 oz. of Argon Oil 3.8 oz. of Olive Oil 1 oz. of Cocoa Butter 1.6 oz. of E-Wax.65 oz. of steric acid.65 oz. of glycerin.2 oz. of Vitamin E.32 oz. of Optiphen 1 oz. of Autumn Lodge Fragrance Oil Instructions and Notes: Sterilize your surface, equipment, and bottles. Boil the distilled water to free it from any potential bacteria. In a glass bowl add the butters and waxes. Melt this on short blasts. Add the oils to the water. Blend with the stick blender. Add the melted wax mixture. Blend well. This will begin to thicken as you mix. Add the

115 vitamin E, and Optiphen. Blend well. Add the fragrance oil. Blend again. Bottle this product before it becomes too thick. Use a funnel to pour into the product bottles.

116 40. Shea Butter and Aloe Night Cream What You Will Need: 12 oz. of Aloe Juice 12 oz. of Distilled Water 1 oz. of Jojoba Oil 2.3 oz. of Olive Oil 1.5 oz. of Shea Butter 1.6 oz. of E-Wax.65 oz. of steric acid.65 oz. of glycerin.2 oz. of Vitamin E.32 oz. of Optiphen 1 oz. of coconut oil 1 oz. Blackberry and Magnolia Fragrance Oil Instructions and Notes: Sterilize your surface, equipment, and bottles. Boil the distilled water to free it from any potential bacteria. In a glass bowl add the butters and waxes. Melt this on short blasts. Add the oils to the water. Blend with the stick

117 blender. Add the melted wax mixture. Blend well. This will begin to thicken as you mix. Add the vitamin E, and Optiphen. Blend well. Add the fragrance oil. Blend again. Bottle this product before it becomes too thick. Use a funnel to pour into the product bottles.

118 41. Christmas Cocoa Lotion What You Will Need: 22.4 oz. of Distilled Water 2 oz. of Cocoa Butter 1.6 oz. of Sunflower Oil 1 oz. of Palm Oil 4 oz. of E-Wax.8 oz. of steric acid.32 oz. of Vitamin E.16 oz. of Optiphen.7 oz. of Hot Cocoa Fragrance Oil 1 tbsp. of chocolate brown mica powder.64 oz. of vanilla color stabilizer Instructions and Notes: This recipe is wonderful in gift packages. Use clear see through lotion bottles so your customer can see the cocoa lotion is colored like hot chocolate. In a small cup, weigh the Hot Cocoa Fragrance Oil with the Vanilla Color Stabilizer Set this to the side. In

119 different bowl, weigh and add all the liquid oils together. Place all the butters and waxes in a glass bowl and melt in the microwave. Heat this in short bursts just until it becomes soft and dissolves. In a pot bring the distilled water to a rolling boil. Turn off the heat. Add the liquid oils and the melted waxes. Blend this well with your stick blender. Allow this to cool for just a few minutes. When the temperature drops below 176 degrees add the preservative and vitamin E. Add the vanilla stabilizer and continue to blend thoroughly. Next, add the fragrance and mica. Allow this to cool and thicken, and then pipe into your holiday bottles..

120 42. Moisturizing Foot Cream What You Will Need: 4 oz. of jojoba butter 14 oz. of shea butter 2 oz. of mango butter.5 oz. of olive oil.5 oz. of evening primrose oil.5 oz. of Vitamin E oil 5 drops of Lavender Essential Oil 2 drops of Lemon Essential Oil 5 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil Instructions and Notes: This is a terrific product to add some variety to your market table. When making these lesser important items, make smaller batches. Once you get a gauge of how your customers respond you can decide to make a larger batch. Place Shea Butter and Mango Butter in a glass bowl. Place in microwave and heat in short spurts until butters have melted. Add.5 oz. each of

121 Olive Oil, Evening Primrose and Vitamin. With a kitchen dropper add the Essential Oils. Add the melted oils and butter mixture. Using a mixer, blend the ingredients together until it starts to thicken. Let product sit and completely cool. Once cooled, place cream into a zip-lock bag. Cut one corner off and pipe into the Malibu Tottle Bottles. These are the squeeze bottles that sit on the cap as the base. You can get these alongside with your squeeze bottles and pump bottles at your soap supply store. Cap and label product accordingly.

122 43. Autumn Pumpkin Soother What You Will Need: 11.2 oz. of Distilled Water 1 oz. of Avocado Oil.5 oz. of Coconut Oil.5 oz. of Macadamia Butter.5 oz. of Shea Butter 2 oz. of E-Wax.2 oz. of Vitamin E.1 oz. of Optiphen 1 oz. Pumpkin Caramel Latte Fragrance Oil ½ tsp of pumpkin orange mica powder Instructions and Notes: When November rolls around some of us can t get enough of the Pumpkin explosion. These are popular gifts for the Thanksgiving season. Sterilize your surface, equipment, and bottles. Boil the distilled water to free it from any potential bacteria. Drop the wax and butters into the water just as you have turned

123 the heat off. Stir constantly and allow this to dissolve. Add the liquid oils as you are allowing the mixture to cool. Blend with a stick blender. Let this cool. As it begins to thicken, add the Vitamin E, preservative, and fragrance oil, and mica. Blend well. Scoop the product into a cake frosting bag or a plastic one gallon bag. You can pipe the lotion into its bottles by either snipping a hole in the corner of the bag or fitting the bag with a piping nozzle. Label accordingly.

124 44. Fun Fluffy Marshmallow Cream What You Will Need: 48 oz. of Distilled Water 2 oz., of Shea Butter 3 oz. of Coconut Butter 5 Oz. of Sunflower Oil 2.6 Oz. of Steric Acid 3.2 Oz. of E-Wax.5 oz. of Vitamin E Oil.66 oz. of Optiphen 4 tsps. Of shimmering white cloud Mica Powder.2 oz. of Marshmallow Fragrance Oil.2 oz. of Vanilla Stabilizer Instructions and Notes: This is a scent that is popular with the youth. For Christmas packaging pipe into a clear bottle with red ribbon and tie candy canes to the neck of the pump. Sterilize your surface, equipment, and bottles. Boil the distilled water to free it from any potential bacteria. In a glass

125 bowl add the butters and waxes. Melt this on short blasts. Add the oils to the water. Blend with the stick blender. Add the melted wax mixture. Blend well. This will begin to thicken as you mix. Add the vitamin E, and Optiphen. Blend well. Add the fragrance oil. Blend again. Bottle this product before it becomes too thick. Use a funnel to pour into the product bottles.

126 45. Sweet Apple Glen Surprise What You Will Need: 24 oz. of Distilled Water 4.3 oz. of Avocado Oil 1 oz. of Shea Butter 1.6 oz. of E-Wax.65 oz. of steric acid.65 oz. of glycerin.2 oz. of Vitamin E.32 oz. of Optiphen 1 oz. of olive oil.5 oz. of avocado butter 1 oz. Green Apple Fragrance Oil ½ tsp. of light green sparkle mica powder Instructions and Notes: Another popular scent with thick lotions are tart fruit scents. This recipe works beautifully in all the apple scents, but also other tart fruit smells. Sterilize your surface, equipment, and bottles. Boil the distilled water to

127 free it from any potential bacteria. In a glass bowl add the butters and waxes. Melt this on short blasts. Add the oils to the water. For this recipe, the darker the olive oil the thicker the texture of the product. Blend with the stick blender. Add the melted wax mixture. Blend well. This will begin to thicken as you mix. Add the vitamin E, and Optiphen. Blend well. Add the fragrance oil and the colorant. Blend again. Bottle this product before it becomes too thick. Use a funnel to pour into the product bottles.

128 46. Soothing Tea Tree Skin Butter What You Will Need: 24 oz. of Distilled Water 1 oz. of Tea Tree Oil 4.3 oz. of Sunflower Oil 1.6 oz. of E-Wax.65 oz. of steric acid.65 oz. of glycerin.2 oz. of Vitamin E.32 oz. of Optiphen 1 oz. of coconut oil.5 oz. of avocado butter 1 oz. Cherry Almond Fragrance Oil Instructions and Notes: Tea tree oil is a traditional soother for poison ivy. Although you can t make claims on your labels about healing, you can say that this recipe promotes soothing itchy skin. Sterilize your surface, equipment, and bottles. Boil the distilled water to free it from any potential

129 bacteria. In a glass bowl add the butters and waxes. Melt this on short blasts. Add the oils to the water. Blend with the stick blender. Add the melted wax mixture. Blend well. This will begin to thicken as you mix. Add the vitamin E, and Optiphen. Blend well. Add the fragrance oil. Blend again. Bottle this product before it becomes too thick. Use a funnel to pour into the product bottles.

130 47. Golden Jojoba Lotion What You Will Need: 24 oz. of Distilled Water 1 oz. of Jojoba Oil 2.3 oz. of Sunflower Oil 1 oz. of Jojoba Butter 1.6 oz. of E-Wax.65 oz. of steric acid.65 oz. of glycerin.2 oz. of Vitamin E.32 oz. of Optiphen 1 oz. of coconut oil.5 oz. of Shea butter 1 oz. Oatmeal, Honey, and Milk Fragrance Oil Instructions and Notes: Jojoba is a real treat. This lotion uses a very high end expensive oil jojoba, which is actually a wax and not an oil. This type of lotion can take any fragrance, but this wouldn t be a Thermal Mermaid book without a

131 favored recipe with Oatmeal, Honey, and Milk. This is one of the top selling fragrances we sell at our tables. Whenever we introduce a new product for customer trial we increase our selling chances with this amazing fragrance. Sterilize your surface, equipment, and bottles. Boil the distilled water to free it from any potential bacteria. In a glass bowl add the butters and waxes. Melt this on short blasts. Add the oils to the water. Blend with the stick blender. Add the melted wax mixture. Blend well. This will begin to thicken as you mix. Add the vitamin E, and Optiphen. Blend well. Add the fragrance oil. Blend again. Bottle this product before it becomes too thick. Use a funnel to pour into the product bottles.

132 48. Honeyed Pineapple Pumpkin Moisturizer What You Will Need: 24 oz. of Distilled Water 1 oz. of Argon Oil 2.3 oz. of Sunflower Oil 1 oz. of Cocoa Butter 1.6 oz. of E-Wax.65 oz. of steric acid.65 oz. of glycerin.2 oz of Vitamin E.32 oz. of Optiphen 1 oz. of coconut oil.5 oz. of avocado butter 1 oz. Honeyed Pineapple Pumpkin Fragrance Oil Instructions and Notes: This fragrance is a dupe of the scent by the same name that you can find on the shelved at Bath and Body Works in the mall. The manufacturer of this fragrance is not affiliated with the company, but your customers will

133 instantly smile when they think they recognize a beloved fragrance. Sterilize your surface, equipment, and bottles. Boil the distilled water to free it from any potential bacteria. In a glass bowl add the butters and waxes. Melt this on short blasts. Add the oils to the water. Blend with the stick blender. Add the melted wax mixture. Blend well. This will begin to thicken as you mix. Add the vitamin E, and Optiphen. Blend well. Add the fragrance oil. Blend again. Bottle this product before it becomes too thick. Use a funnel to pour into the product bottles.

134 49. Abalone & Sea Night Cream What You Will Need: 24 oz. of Distilled Water 1 oz. of Argon Oil 2.3 oz. of Sunflower Oil 1 oz. of Cocoa Butter 1.6 oz. of E-Wax.65 oz. of steric acid.65 oz. of glycerin.2 oz. of Vitamin E.32 oz. of Optiphen 1 oz. of coconut oil.5 oz. of avocado butter 1 oz. Abalone & Sea Fragrance Oil Instructions and Notes: Sterilize your surface, equipment, and bottles. Boil the distilled water to free it from any potential bacteria. In a glass bowl add the butters and waxes. Melt this on short blasts. Add the oils to the water. Blend with the stick

135 blender. Add the melted wax mixture. Blend well. This will begin to thicken as you mix. Add the vitamin E, and Optiphen. Blend well. Add the fragrance oil. Blend again. Bottle this product before it becomes too thick. Use a funnel to pour into the product bottles.

136 25. Pear & Peach Protection Moisturizer What You Will Need: 24 oz. of Distilled Water 3.3 oz. of Olive Oil 1.5 oz. of Shea Butter 1.6 oz. of E-Wax.65 oz. of steric acid.65 oz. of glycerin.2 oz of Vitamin E.32 oz. of Optiphen 1 oz. of Coconut oil.5 oz. Cashmere and Peach Fragrance Oil.5 oz. of Georgia Peach Fragrance Oil 1/2 tsp of light green mica powder ½ tsp of peach mica powder Instructions and Notes: Sterilize your surface, equipment, and bottles. Boil the distilled water to free it from any potential bacteria. In a bowl add the butters and waxes. Melt this on short blasts in the

137 microwave until soft and melted. Add the oils to the water. Blend with the stick blender. Add the melted wax mixture. Blend well. This will begin to thicken as you mix. Add the vitamin E, and Optiphen. Blend well. Split the lotion into two bowls. In one bowl add the peach fragrance oil and peach mica. Blend well. In the other bowl add the pear fragrance oil and green mica. Blend well. Prepare a piping bag with a piping tip at the end. Scoop one the green lotion into one half of the bag and try to scoop the peach into the other side. If the product is too thin you alternate scoop colors and the product will have a loose swirl. Pipe the product into clear see though pump bottles so the swirl design can be easily seen. Label accordingly.

138 Where to Get the Ingredients Please remember, in full disclosure, my daughter and I own the store ThermalMermaid.com which makes soaps and cosmetics. We are not suppliers and we do not own these stores that we recommend. This is the list of suppliers I use and trust based on my experience. I am not related to any of these store owners and have never met them, so I can not 100% guarantee your experience but I am happy to share my resources and information with you. TheSage.com Majestic Mountain Sage We buy dried flowers and herbs here. I have bought from other places online including overseas and the quality is always the best along with the price from this company. I have not bought anything other than dried roses, calendula, and chamomile flower buds, but I have watched many hours of videos from other craft makers online and I have only heard excellent recommendations from their products.

139 EssentialDepot.com Essential Depot is a great place to get items such as Essential Oils, Fragrances, Oils, Butters, Molds. Essential Depot offers some of the most competitive prices and best shipping offers. This is the first website we shop at before any others. The quality of their product has never disappointed. BulkApothecary.com This website will provide you with mica, colorant, and jars with lids

140 About The Author Jennifer Tynan grew up on the New England seaboard. She spent 10 years sub-contracting as an archeological field tech for environmental companies throughout the United States. She received a bachelor in Anthropology from the University of Connecticut. With her daughter, Hannah, Jennifer spends some of her time making handmade artisan soap for her Bath and Body Company, Thermal Mermaid. Thermal Mermaid is an outdoor market found at summer vendors and renaissance fairs in New England. For those who are far away, products from Thermal Mermaid can be found on line. Many of the same recipes in this book are found on their product line. Hannah is co-owner of Thermal Mermaid. At sixteen years old she is active in preparing and creating new product as well as organizing and developing her recipes. Hannah can often be found

141 proudly sitting behind her market tables on the weekends while she studies her normal school work during the week. Hannah is a natural artist and is always working at designing creative packaging along with her soap recipes. Hannah Sits behind her market display on a cold New England morning in early April. Find us on Periscope and where we go live and make our soaps and cosmetics for everyone. During this time, we can interact live. Or Look us up on Facebook under Thermal Mermaid also

142 Sneak Peak If you found the information in this book helpful, please explore a sneak peek at our first publication. This is a much longer book that goes into detail about safety and ingredients. You will find other lotion recipes in this book, but we do not repeat our recipes in the actual book itself. 90 Homemade Soap & Bath Recipes: Thermal Mermaid's Artisan Soap Makers Book The Artisan Soap Makers Book is more than just a how to on soap making for the beginner. It is a step by step introduction of creating an item that can be prepared, packaged, and sold for the purpose of building a small hobby business. The information in this book will provide hands on step by step instructions on how to make detergent free bath products at home, but the ultimate goal of this book is to provide the properly motivated type to have

143 access to ideas that will allow them to run a small business with a low barrier to entry and provide a potential income so that one can be a little more self-sufficient tomorrow than they are today. What you will find in this book: 1. A step by step guide on soaps and bath products made at a quality that one can sell in their community. 2. A description of the bare bones cheapest way to make the basics for the beginner. 3. Over 100 recipes that you can use and tweak to make your products 4. A breakdown of everything you will need to get started. 5. A dictionary and explanation of all the possible ingredients you can use and how to use them. 6. Where to sell your products and how to prepare yourself to run a business.

144 7. Thinking about your profit. How to price your items. This guide has an additional workbook available where you can write down your recipe pages and calculate costs. See the paper back copy version of this book to get the attached workbook. It will save you time and help you see the big picture in your business when you can see your calculations on pages side by side. How to Use this Book Soap making has become an increasingly popular hobby in the last few years, and one will find many great books on the shelves with hundreds of homemade recipes. This book is meant for the beginner who is looking for an affordable start up business and finds soap making in their realm of interest, and will hold your hand with explanations on how to create a product and how to start a business from almost nothing.

145 This book is meant to be a resource to be kept for easy access, but it will also go one step further than an average soap cookbook. This resource will show you how to break down and record your recipes so that you know exactly how much you are spending on each individual product you create so you know exactly how much you need to price each item at in order to run your business. This book is for the heart of the business man, not the at home mom looking for an afterschool activity with the kids. If you are the latter, simply go over to your local craft and hobby shop and find the one or two small shelves with melt and pour glycerin and plastic disposable molds and read the back of the package for instructions. You can make a few bars of soap with the kids for fun and be cleaned up in less than an hour. If you are interested in making this a small on the side business that could turn into something else, read on.

146 90 Homemade Soap & Bath Recipes: Thermal Mermaid's Artisan Soap Makers Book

147 Making Lotion: Body Butters & Bars 25 Lotion Recipe Guide for your Hobby or Business A Thermal Mermaid Guide

148 Copyright 2016 Jennifer Tynan All rights are reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission. Unauthorized reproduction of this work is illegal. No part of this book may be scanned, uploaded, or posted on the internet without the author's permission. This book is not meant to take the place of medicine or medical advice from a professional. The contents in this book do not make guarantees in anyway and have not been reviewed or approved by the FDA like the commercial chemical products. As always nursing, pregnant women, and children should consult with your trusted doctor before consuming. There are always cautions and warnings about using essential oils when pregnant or nursing. Not all essential oils are suitable for babies and children.

149 Get Your Free Bonus E-Book Now 504 DIY Home Made Beauty Tips & Recipes. This book is filled to the brim with even more recipes for just about everything you can imagine. The recipes in our DIY book are meant for fun personal use. They are different from the commercial quality recipes that we develop at Thermal Mermaid. In this book, we show you the easy recipes that you can make from your kitchen with a little help from the natural food store. Get it now. It s completely free!

150 The Lotion Recipe Collection from Thermal Mermaid is Broken Down into 3 Volumes 1. Lotion Making: 25 Lotion Recipe Guide for Beginners Hobby or Business (Thermal Mermaid Lotion Book 1) This volume covers 25 recipes for lightweight summer time lotions 2. Lotion Making: 25 Lotion Recipe Guide for Beginners Hobby or Business (Thermal Mermaid Lotion Book 2) This volume covers 25 recipes for heavy weight nourishing winter time lotions 3. Lotion Making: 25 Lotion Recipe Guide for Beginners Hobby or Business (Thermal Mermaid Lotion Book 3) This volume covers 25 recipes for thick body butters and massage bars

151 Table of Contents Introduction What to expect in this Book Safety & Preparation Items you will need Recipes Body Butters Recipes 1-13 Solid Massage Bars Where to get the Ingredients About the Author Sneak Peak

152 Introduction This short guide is meant for beginner to mediumadvanced. If you are a follower of the Thermal Mermaid books you will know that the recipes in this book are our own and the ones we use when we take our crafts to our market tables. Every recipe is something that we have made, packaged and sold. You can find our products at our website, on Etsy, or at any of our market tables in Connecticut and Massachusetts. We do constantly change and tweak our recipes and sometimes invent brand new ones. Also, we do not repeat recipes in our books. Many other of our books will also offer lotion recipes. We do try to offer creativity and variety, but they are always different from the recipes in our other books. We make recipes for those who want to make lotion at home, but also those who want to make products for those you make cosmetics as a small business for their craft table or market. This means, look at the recipe amounts and do your reasoning accordingly. We may give a recipe for a small personal amount, or for a batch of 8 bottles. This is meant to be an example, and you will need to adjust as you see fit. Safety First: In our full volumes, we do go into greater detail about safety and protection, but we will repeat just a few points about safety and preparation of your products because they are important enough to warrant repeating. Finally, you will see a few ingredients that you may not recognize if you are a beginner. Don t let this scare you away. Our recipes are for real lotions, not mock up lotion

153 like products that you can make out of the kitchen in some DIY tutorial. Our recipes are products worth selling with your name on it. All the ingredients are easily available in small amounts online, so you don t need to be a big brand and buy bulks of materials. You can buy some of these things in a small as 4 oz. quantities. Most of the more complicated names are just waxes that help blend the oils and waters together and keep things feeling smooth without your product falling apart.

154 What to expect in this Book? This book offers 25 lotion recipes in thick body butters and solid massage bars. These are the heavy moisturizers that cannot be squeezed form a bottle and do not have water added to the oils. They are thick creams for after shower, night salves, healing, and must be packaged in large open mouth jars. Additionally, the solid moisturizers are made from oils that will melt in your hand on contact with the body heat from your skin. These are popular and great for winter seasons. We will also talk about our observations and pointers about some of these recipes. We will also tell you what you need to gather to make your products We will also offer you some pointers of where to get the best supplies online at the best costs.

155 Safety & Preparation If you are a reader of Thermal Mermaid you will know that we do spend a good amount of time discussing our feelings about safety and preparing your products. Some forethought goes into making cosmetics before you even start. Unlike in soap making, you are not using lye, a caustic chemical, so the creation process for lotion is a bit easier. However, we do recommend that you use a preservative in your product, either Optiphen or Liquid Germall Plus any time your recipes call for water or perishable food product. When you have water in your product you will eventually introduce bacteria. If your recipe does not contain water, but is packaged in a jar that is used in the shower you may still want to use a preservative since water will be introduced to the product eventually. Here are our pointers about preservatives. First, these are chemicals that will make up no more than 2-5 percent of your recipe, but when you are handling it, you are handling it in its concentrated form so be a gem and wear gloves. It is a chemical. Second, you may think to yourself, hmmm, I don t want to put a chemical in my products. The whole reason that people will buy from me instead of from the drug store is because my products are natural. You re probably correct. However, there are preservatives that are harsher than others and there are some to steer clear away from. Those are parabens, SLS, and formaldehydes. The two we use are sold at your local soap supplier and do not contain these chemicals. Do not ever sell an item to a customer without a

156 preservative. Lotions can grow mold if not made or stored correctly and you never want to risk someone rubbing bacteria into their skin, especially if their skin is broken, and you never know if someone s health is already compromised. Feel free to make any of these lotions for your own personal use without preservatives. Just know that they will expire like food and keeping your bottle in the fridge will make it last longer. When I make a small batch for myself I often do not use preservative. (Because It is expensive and I use it in my batches for sale. I have no qualms about using the preservatives that I sell on my own skin.) When I make my batch I never keep it for more than 2 weeks. The final safety pointer is about your work space. Since you already know that lotions can breed bacteria, we must stress the sterilization of your jars, lids, and table tops. You need to spray down your packaging containers and utensils with a bottle of rubbing alcohol, then wipe away the moisture. You must wear gloves when making lotion. Remember, anything that you make where you introduce water into the ingredients can potentially breed bacteria. Lotions contain water so we need to keep a sterile environment. Never, never skip out on your cleaning duties when selling or gifting to other people. One last note on packaging. Make sure your products are labeled correctly. In many places, it is not permitted to sell items without a list of ingredients or labels. You need to do this if you plan to sell your things.

157 Items You Will Need Bowls and Utensils You will need a collection of bowls and whisks and spoons. You can expect that some recipes will call for mixing liquid, or dry materials, or setting one thing aside to cool while you work on something else. Just make sure you have a collection of bowls at hand. Gloves Don t ever make lotion without wearing gloves. This will reduce the risk of introducing bacteria to your product. It s a silly thing to not do correctly because a box of 100 gloves is sitting at your grocery store waiting for you for 5 dollars. A spray bottle with rubbing alcohol You need to spray and wipe your jars and lids. I completely trust you that your kitchen is well kept and sterile, but hey, it doesn t hurt to give your table top a once over. Jars & Lids You can use as many types of plastic jars and lids as you can find online to package. We recommend you buy this online because you will get the best prices. For the recipes in this book you don t really need the large mouth jars because the recipes are light and runny. You will either need pump bottles or squeeze bottles. One note: the containers and lids are often sold separately. Just pay attention when you are buying whether you have to put the matching lid to any jar in your shopping cart. A stick blender This will help emulsify your oils and waters together. It makes a big difference compared to a whisk.

158 Piping Bags Plastic Piping bags that are meant for cake icing will be used to make some of the lotions with layered colors. Clamps or Clothespins I find these very useful for closing bags and products in a pinch. You will need these to pinch your piping bags when you are using them. (AH, if we only had 4 arms )

159 RECIPES Body Butters Recipes Christmas Candy Whipped Body Butter What you will need: 4 ounces of coco butter 4 ounces of shea butter 4 ounces of mango butter 1.75 ounces of Argan oil 1.75 ounces of coconut oil.20 ounces of Vitamin E 1 ounce of E-wax.25 ounces of Christmas Memories Fragrance Oil 3 grams of pink mica 3 grams of green mica Instructions & Notes: Before you start, sanitize your work space by spritzing it down with a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol. Wipe your jars and lids with a sanitizer. Wear gloves and protective clothing. Weigh out all your butters and oils. Melt them down together in a pot. Remove the oils from the heat and stir well. While the oils are cooling and before they start to become solid add the vitamin E and the fragrance oil. Mix well and allow this to begin to cool. It will start to thicken. Spoon this product into your electric mixer. Mix for several minutes on low allowing air to whip into the product

160 Once the texture is thick separate the mixture into two parts. Add the green mica into one part and the pink mica in to the second part. Blend well until the colors are pure. Spoon both colors into a piping bag and pipe a swirl texture into 8 ounce open mouth plastic jars. The recipe is 16 ounces, but once you have whipped enough air into the butters you will be able to fill 3 4 jars, depending on how long you whipped the mixture. You may need to make this recipe once or twice before you get a feel for how many jars you can fill based on the whipped texture.

161 51. The Shea Pomelo Moisturizer What you will need: 8 ounces of shea butter 4 ounces of mango butter 1.75 ounces of argan oil 1.75 ounces of coconut oil.20 ounces of Vitamin E 1 ounce of E-wax.25 ounces of Pomelo Fragrance Oil 6 grams of pink mica Instructions & Notes: This fragrance is a light, sweet, fruity smell with a clean linin touch. We use a pink color to match the pink fleshy melon. It is a popular item for younger buyers and summertime. Before you start, sanitize your work space by spritzing it down with a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol. Wipe your jars and lids with a sanitizer. Wear gloves and protective clothing. Weigh out all your butters and oils. Melt them down together in a pot. Remove the oils from the heat and stir well. While the oils are cooling and before they start to become solid add the vitamin E and the fragrance oil. Mix well and allow this to begin to cool. It will start to thicken. Spoon this product into your electric mixer. Mix for several minutes on low allowing air to whip into the product Blend well until the pink colorant is completely mixed. Spoon into a piping bag and pipe into an 8 ounce open mouth plastic jars. The recipe is 16 ounces, but once you have whipped enough air into the butters you will be able to fill 3

162 4 jars, depending on how long you whipped the mixture. You may need to make this recipe once or twice before you get a feel for how many jars you can fill based on the whipped texture.

163 52. Hannah s Vanilla Bean Body Butter What you will need: 8 oz. of cocoa butter 4 ounce of shea butter 4 oz. of sweet almond oil 1 vanilla bean.5 ounce of e wax.25 ounce of Vanilla Bean Fragrance Oi;.2 ounce of vanilla stabilizer Instructions & Notes: For those of you who make bath products frequently you will know to add the vanilla stabilizer along with anything that adds a vanilla fragrance oil, but if this is the first time making a vanilla fragrances product the stabilizer will be a new ingredient for you. Any time you are making bath products that have a vanilla fragrance added your product will become discolored and begin to turn brown after a day or two from its creation. The stabilizer will prevent this from happening. In this recipe, when the stabilizer is added your butter will be a creamy off white. However, if the color is not important to you then you do not need to add the stabilizer. Not adding the stabilizer, will not affect the fragrance or quality of your product. Before you start, sanitize your work space by spritzing it down with a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol. Wipe your jars and lids with a sanitizer. Wear gloves and protective clothing. While your butters and E-wax are melting over low heat, blend the dried vanilla bean in a food processor until the

164 pieces are processed down into a fine dust. Add the melted butters and E-wax into a mixer with the almond oil, vanilla bean dust, and stabilizer. Mix well. Add the Fragrance oil after the stabilizer has been completely mix. Mix the butter until it becomes slightly whipped. This recipe will whip into a light fluffy product if left in the mixer for several minutes.

165 53. Sea Breeze Beach Butter What you will need: 10 ounces of shea butter 4 ounces of mango butter.25 oz. of jojoba oil 2 ounces of coconut oil 1 ounce of E-wax 3 grams of sea blue sparkling mica.25 ounce of Beach Bum Fragrance Oil Instructions & Notes: The beach fragrance butters are popular after shower products. Beach Bum is a very outdoor fragrance with a lot of floral mixtures. You can use any combination of Beach scents from your local soap suppliers. Before you start, sanitize your work space by spritzing it down with a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol. Wipe your jars and lids with a sanitizer. Wear gloves and protective clothing. Melt your butters and oils over low heat. Blend them well together. Before you transfer the product over to a mixer the oils but cool and begin to harden again so that they will whip. Your butters will become whipable once they cool, but remember the coconut oil will remain liquid up to 76 degrees. You must get coconut oils into a solid state before they will whip. Whip this recipe longer than you would a recipe with just butters so that the E-wax mixes well with the coconut oil. This will result in less separation as the product settles.

166 After the product is mixed well. Add your colorant and fragrance and mix again. Spoon the mixture into a piping bag and then pipe into large open mouth jars. This product will be too thick to squeeze from a bottle, so a jar with a wide lid is best.

167 54. Soothing Pioneer Body Moisturizer What you will need: 8 ounces of shea butter 4 ounces of lard/tallow 1 ounce of lanoline wax 1 ounces of E-wax.25 ounce of Vitamin E.5 ounces of Oat Meal Milk & Honey Fragrance Oil.2 oz. of Colloidal Oat Meal Instructions & Notes: This unique recipe has an amazing texture with protecting qualities against harsh outdoor environments. If you are vulnerable to windburn or chaffing the soft lanoline will give an additional protective coating in addition to the moisturizing butters. We call this the pioneer recipe because we turn back to the old fashioned tried and true ingredients tallow/lard. These are beef and pig byproducts, and they are the staple of any soap maker s studio. In this recipe tallow has a milder smell than lard, and we recommend that you do not heat animal oils as that will bring out the savory smell and will make your lotion smell a little like food. Before you start, sanitize your work space by spritzing it down with a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol. Wipe your jars and lids with a sanitizer. Wear gloves and protective clothing. Melt the shea butter, the lanoline, and the E-wax over low heat. Once it is melted together and mixed well remove it from the heat and allow it to begin to cool. Add the lard or

168 tallow to your stand mixer. Set on low. Add the colloidal oatmeal to the lard. Let this mix for a minute. Pour or spoon the butters into the mixture. Continue to mix while the liquid waxes are still cooling. Add the fragrance oil. Whip this to your desired texture. It will be smooth and absorb into the skin immediately. Spoon the mixture into a piping bag, and pipe it into 8 ounce wide mouth jars.

169 55. Key Lime and Coconuts Whipped Body Butter What you will need: 1 ounce of coconut oil 6 ounces of mango butter 6 ounces of shea butter.5 ounce of jojoba oil 2 ounces of coco butter 1 ounce of E-wax.5 ounces of Key Lime Pie Fragrance Oil 3 grams of lime mica 1 gram of titanium dioxide Instructions & Notes: This key lime fragrance is a luxurious cream cheese pie type of product. The key lime products do very well when they represent fun colors desserts. Before you start, sanitize your work space by spritzing it down with a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol. Wipe your jars and lids with a sanitizer. Wear gloves and protective clothing. Melt the butters and oils over low heat. Mix well and pour this into the stand mixer. As it cools and becomes solid se the stand mixer on low. Add the fragrance oil and continue to mix. Allow this to mix with air being whipped into it for 15 minutes. Separate ¼ of the mixture by spooning it out into a bowl. Add 3 grams of lime mica into the stand mixer. Mix well. Add the titanium dioxide into the smaller part and mix well.

170 Spoon the green lotion into a piping bag and fill your jars with ¾ of your product. In a second piping bag fill the white frosting lotion and top the jars with white frosting.

171 56. Mocha Frappe Smoother Delight What you will need: 2 ounces of dried finely ground coffee beans 2 ounces of sweet almond oil 1 ounce of E-Wax 2 ounce of Cocoa Butter 2 ounces of Shea Butter 1 ounce of Steric Acid.5 Ounce of Vitamin E.2 oz. of Optiphen.2 ounce of Coffee Fragrance Oil.2 ounce of Chocolate Fudge Fragrance Oil 4 grams of chocolate mousse mica 1 gram of titanium dioxide Instructions & Notes: The combination of coffee and chocolate fragrances are more popular during the winter holidays. Adding real coffee is a great marketing point for your products because it is said that applying caffeine to the outside of the skin acts as a stimulant and helps reduce cellulite. Before you start, sanitize your work space by spritzing it down with a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol. Wipe your jars and lids with a sanitizer. Wear gloves and protective clothing. First, make sure your coffee beans are ground into a fine powder. This must be so fine that there are no granules. Melt and mix your butters, waxes, and oils together. Once these are thoroughly mixed remove heat and allow it to cool and

172 thicken. Add the fragrance oils and transfer into the stand mixer. Set the mixer on low and allow this to whip. Add the preservative. Remove ¼ of the product and set aside. Add the chocolate mousse mica to the stand mixer and blend until the lotion is a brown chocolate color. Add ½ of the coffee dust into the mixer. Add the titanium dioxide to the smaller part. Mix well. Spoon the chocolate colored lotion into a piping bag and pipe it into each jar until it is ¾ filled with product. In a second piping bag, spoon the white lotion and pipe on top the of the chocolate. Sprinkle the top with the remaining coffee dust.

173 57. Body Bronzer Butter What you will need: 4 ounces of Shea butter 4 ounces of Avocado Butter 2 ounces of Coco Butter 1 ounce of E-wax 4 tsp. of fine bronze mica.15 oz. of Sands of Morocco Fragrance Oil Instructions & Notes: This is a unique product that does well in the summer markets. The bronzer is a very basic recipe with ingredients that absorb completely into the skin without leaving an oily residue. The bronzer added into the lotion is the same as a cosmetic face bronzer, but you can experiment with this recipe and exchange the mica for nutmeg and package it as an herbal product. Before you start, sanitize your work space by spritzing it down with a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol. Wipe your jars and lids with a sanitizer. Wear gloves and protective clothing. Melt the butters along with the ewax over low heat. Pour this into the stand mixer and allow it to cool while it mixes on low. As it cools it will become thicker. Let this mix for 15 minutes allowing it to become whipped. Add the mica and fragrance. Mix well. Transfer directly into plastic jars. Label accordingly.

174 58. Natural Mint Chocolate What you will need: 6 ounces of coco butter 2 ounce of shea butter.5 ounces of Vitamin E 1 ounce of E-wax 10 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil 3 grams of green mica 3 grams of chocolate mousse mica.2 oz. of Optiphen Instructions & Notes: Mint and Candy scents are a popular selection for children. We use a similar recipe to make our mint chocolate cupcake soaps, and this lotion recipe is great match to our mint chocolate soap products found in our soap recipe book. The reason why this recipe is popular with both children and parents is that not only does it give a light smell of peppermint patties, but the fragrance is natural using the aroma mixture form the coco butter and peppermint essential oil. Not artificial fragrance oils in this recipe! Before you start, sanitize your work space by spritzing it down with a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol. Wipe your jars and lids with a sanitizer. Wear gloves and protective clothing. Weigh out all your butters and oils. Melt them down together in a pot. Remove the oils from the heat and stir well. While the oils are cooling and before they start to become solid add the vitamin E and the fragrance oil. Mix well and allow this to begin to cool. It will start to thicken. Spoon this

175 product into your electric mixer. Mix for several minutes on low allowing air to whip into the product. Add preservative. Once the texture is thick separate the mixture into two parts. Add the green mica into one part and the chocolate mica in to the second part. Blend well until the colors are pure. Spoon both colors into a piping bag and pipe a swirl texture into 8 ounce open mouth plastic jars. The recipe is 16 ounces, but once you have whipped enough air into the butters you will be able to fill 3 4 jars, depending on how long you whipped the mixture. You may need to make this recipe once or twice before you get a feel for how many jars you can fill based on the whipped texture.

176 59. Sweet Citrus Body Butter What you will need: 6 ounces of mango butter 6 ounces of avocado butter.5 ounces of golden jojoba oil 1 ounce of E-Wax.5 ounces of Citrus Strawberry Fragrance Oil 2 grams of pink mica 2 grams of yellow mica.2 oz. of Optiphen Instructions & Notes: Citrus fragrances fall into a category of rejuvenating fragrances that are eye widening and morning type bath products. They are invigorating and give energy. For long term wear we like to mix the citrus fragrance with a sweet touch. Strawberries are a perfect combination with citrus for all day wear. Before you start, sanitize your work space by spritzing it down with a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol. Wipe your jars and lids with a sanitizer. Wear gloves and protective clothing. Weigh out all your butters and oils. Melt them down together in a pot. Remove the oils from the heat and stir well. While the oils are cooling and before they start to become solid add the jojoba and the fragrance oil. Mix well and allow this to begin to cool. It will start to thicken. Spoon this product into your electric mixer. Mix for several minutes on low allowing air to whip into the product. Add preservative.

177 Add the pink and yellow mica. Blend well until the color is pure. Spoon into a piping bag and pipe into 8 ounce open mouth plastic jars. You may need to make this recipe once or twice before you get a feel for how many jars you can fill based on the whipped texture.

178 60. Lemon Grass and Linen Body Toner Butter What you will need: 4 ounces of Mango Butter 4 ounces of Avocado Butter 4 ounces of Shea Butter 1 ounce of E-wax.2 ounces of steric acid.25 oz. of White Linen oil 5 drops of Lemon grass essential oil.2 oz. of Optiphen 2 grams of green mica 2 grams of yellow mica ½ lemon (juice) Instructions & Notes: This is another citrus based body butter, but more appealing to adults. Lemmon grass is used as a toner in cosmetics and this is a great recipe to package as a moisturizer and skin toner. Before you start, sanitize your work space by spritzing it down with a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol. Wipe your jars and lids with a sanitizer. Wear gloves and protective clothing. Weigh out all your butters and oils. Melt them down together in a pot. Remove the oils from the heat and stir well. While the oils are cooling and before they start to become solid add fragrance oil. Mix well and allow this to begin to cool. It will start to thicken. Spoon this product into your electric mixer. Mix for several minutes on low allowing air to whip into the product. Add preservative.

179 Add the mica. Add the essential oil and fragrance. Squeeze the juice from ½ lemon into the mixture. Blend well until the color is pure. Spoon into a piping bag and pipe into 8 ounce open mouth plastic jars. You may need to make this recipe once or twice before you get a feel for how many jars you can fill based on the whipped texture.

180 61. French Lavender Flowers What you will need: 8 ounces of Shea Butter 2 ounces of Olive Oil 1 ounce of E-wax 4 ounces of Coco Butter.2 ounces of Steric Acid.5 oz. of French Lavender Flower Fragrance Oil.2 oz. of Optiphen 3 grams of lilac mica Instructions & Notes: Lavender is a staple product for and bath line. There will always need to be a version of lavender on your table. This comes in a variety of fragrances from straight strong lavender to a softer sweeter French flower scent. The French lavender flowers are favored by customers. This is usually associated with a night cream or a relaxing after spa treatment. This recipe uses oils that are rich and moisturize. Olive oil will be a deep moisturizer and give this butter a rich heavy texture. Great for an evening night cream. Before you start, sanitize your work space by spritzing it down with a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol. Wipe your jars and lids with a sanitizer. Wear gloves and protective clothing. Weigh out all your butters and oils. Melt them down together in a pot. Remove the oils from the heat and stir well. While the oils are cooling and before they start to become solid add fragrance oil. Mix well and allow this to begin to

181 cool. It will start to thicken. Spoon this product into your electric mixer. Mix for several minutes on low allowing air to whip into the product. Add preservative. Add the mica. Add the fragrance. Blend well until the color is pure. Spoon into a piping bag and pipe into 8 ounce open mouth plastic jars. You may need to make this recipe once or twice before you get a feel for how many jars you can fill based on the whipped texture.

182 62. Dream Angels from Heaven (Dupe Recipe) What you will need: 6 ounces of Shea Butter 1 ounce of Sweet Almond Oil.15 ounces of Vitamin E 2 ounces of Avocado Butter 1 ounce of E-Wax.2 ounces of steric acid 3 grams of blue mica.5 oz. of Heavenly Fragrance Oil Instructions & Notes: An additional way to draw customers to your market table is to create homemade product with dupe fragrances that are popular commercial brands that a buyer will recognize. The most popular dupes are copies fragrances that are already known to be favored among the average shopper. There is nothing wrong with using dupe fragrances, but you must not infringe on copyright and trademarks. You cannot name your product the same name, but you can say that it is like a popular product. In this example, we use Heavenly Fragrance Oil, which is a dupe of one of Victoria Secrets popular scents. Before you start, sanitize your work space by spritzing it down with a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol. Wipe your jars and lids with a sanitizer. Wear gloves and protective clothing. Weigh out all your butters and oils. Melt them down together in a pot. Remove the oils from the heat and stir well. While the oils are cooling and before they start to become

183 solid add fragrance oil. Mix well and allow this to begin to cool. It will start to thicken. Spoon this product into your electric mixer. Mix for several minutes on low allowing air to whip into the product. Add preservative. Add the mica. Add the fragrance. Blend well until the color is pure. Spoon into a piping bag and pipe into 8 ounce open mouth plastic jars. You may need to make this recipe once or twice before you get a feel for how many jars you can fill based on the whipped texture.

184 Solid Massage Bars Recipes Solid lotion / massage bars have very similar recipes. There are a few oils used to keep the bar in its solid form until its desired use. However, once you start making solid lotion bars you will want to start creating variations to match your other products. This is a great way to upsell to your customers. Here are 11 of our solid massage bars. 14. Massage Bar 1: The Basic Solid Bar What you will need: 3 ounces of beeswax 3 ounces of coco butter 3 ounces of coconut oil 1 ounce of dried crushed rose petals.25 ounce of rose fragrance oil Instructions & Notes: Melt the oils over low heat. Allow the oils to cool but not thicken. Add the fragrance oil. Pour the liquid into 1-2-ounce heart shapes silicon molds. Sprinkle a layer of crushed dried rose petals over the top so that the oil surface is completely covered just enough so the rose lies on the top layer. Set aside to harden. Unmold after 24 hours. Be careful handling this product before packaging because the body heat of your hand can smudge and melt the product. Package each heart in a small balm tin.

185 15. Lotion Bar 2 What you will need: 3 ounces of beeswax 3 ounces of coco butter 3 ounces of coconut oil 1 ounce of dried crushed rose petals.25 ounce of rose fragrance oil Instructions & Notes: Melt the oils over low heat. Allow the oils to cool but not thicken. Add the fragrance oil. Pour the liquid into 1-2-ounce heart shapes silicon molds. Sprinkle a layer of crushed dried rose petals over the top so that the oil surface is completely covered just enough so the rose lies on the top layer. Set aside to harden. Unmold after 24 hours. Be careful handling this product before packaging because the body heat of your hand can smudge and melt the product. Package each heart in a small balm tin.

186 16. Lotion Bar 3 What you will need: 3 ounces of beeswax 3 ounces of coco butter 3 ounces of coconut oil 1 ounce of dried crushed rose petals.25 ounce of rose fragrance oil Instructions & Notes: Melt the oils over low heat. Allow the oils to cool but not thicken. Add the fragrance oil. Pour the liquid into 1-2-ounce heart shapes silicon molds. Sprinkle a layer of crushed dried rose petals over the top so that the oil surface is completely covered just enough so the rose lies on the top layer. Set aside to harden. Unmold after 24 hours. Be careful handling this product before packaging because the body heat of your hand can smudge and melt the product. Package each heart in a small balm tin.

187 17. Lotion Bar 4 What you will need: 3 ounces of beeswax 3 ounces of coco butter 3 ounces of coconut oil 1 ounce of dried crushed rose petals.25 ounce of rose fragrance oil Instructions & Notes: Melt the oils over low heat. Allow the oils to cool but not thicken. Add the fragrance oil. Pour the liquid into 1-2-ounce heart shapes silicon molds. Sprinkle a layer of crushed dried rose petals over the top so that the oil surface is completely covered just enough so the rose lies on the top layer. Set aside to harden. Unmold after 24 hours. Be careful handling this product before packaging because the body heat of your hand can smudge and melt the product. Package each heart in a small balm tin.

188 18. Lotion Bar 5 What you will need: 3 ounces of beeswax 3 ounces of coco butter 3 ounces of coconut oil 1 ounce of dried crushed rose petals.25 ounce of rose fragrance oil Instructions & Notes: Melt the oils over low heat. Allow the oils to cool but not thicken. Add the fragrance oil. Pour the liquid into 1-2-ounce heart shapes silicon molds. Sprinkle a layer of crushed dried rose petals over the top so that the oil surface is completely covered just enough so the rose lies on the top layer. Set aside to harden. Unmold after 24 hours. Be careful handling this product before packaging because the body heat of your hand can smudge and melt the product. Package each heart in a small balm tin.

189 19. Lotion Bar 6 What you will need: 3 ounces of beeswax 3 ounces of coco butter 3 ounces of coconut oil 1 ounce of dried crushed rose petals.25 ounce of rose fragrance oil Instructions & Notes: Melt the oils over low heat. Allow the oils to cool but not thicken. Add the fragrance oil. Pour the liquid into 1-2-ounce heart shapes silicon molds. Sprinkle a layer of crushed dried rose petals over the top so that the oil surface is completely covered just enough so the rose lies on the top layer. Set aside to harden. Unmold after 24 hours. Be careful handling this product before packaging because the body heat of your hand can smudge and melt the product. Package each heart in a small balm tin.

190 20. Lotion Bar 7 What you will need: 3 ounces of beeswax 3 ounces of coco butter 3 ounces of coconut oil 1 ounce of dried crushed rose petals.25 ounce of rose fragrance oil Instructions & Notes: Melt the oils over low heat. Allow the oils to cool but not thicken. Add the fragrance oil. Pour the liquid into 1-2-ounce heart shapes silicon molds. Sprinkle a layer of crushed dried rose petals over the top so that the oil surface is completely covered just enough so the rose lies on the top layer. Set aside to harden. Unmold after 24 hours. Be careful handling this product before packaging because the body heat of your hand can smudge and melt the product. Package each heart in a small balm tin.

191 21. Lotion Bar 8 What you will need: 3 ounces of beeswax 3 ounces of coco butter 3 ounces of coconut oil 1 ounce of dried crushed rose petals.25 ounce of rose fragrance oil Instructions & Notes: Melt the oils over low heat. Allow the oils to cool but not thicken. Add the fragrance oil. Pour the liquid into 1-2-ounce heart shapes silicon molds. Sprinkle a layer of crushed dried rose petals over the top so that the oil surface is completely covered just enough so the rose lies on the top layer. Set aside to harden. Unmold after 24 hours. Be careful handling this product before packaging because the body heat of your hand can smudge and melt the product. Package each heart in a small balm tin.

192 22. Lotion Bar 9 What you will need: 3 ounces of beeswax 3 ounces of coco butter 3 ounces of coconut oil 1 ounce of dried crushed rose petals.25 ounce of rose fragrance oil Instructions & Notes: Melt the oils over low heat. Allow the oils to cool but not thicken. Add the fragrance oil. Pour the liquid into 1-2-ounce heart shapes silicon molds. Sprinkle a layer of crushed dried rose petals over the top so that the oil surface is completely covered just enough so the rose lies on the top layer. Set aside to harden. Unmold after 24 hours. Be careful handling this product before packaging because the body heat of your hand can smudge and melt the product. Package each heart in a small balm tin.

193 23. Lotion Bar 10 What you will need: 3 ounces of beeswax 3 ounces of coco butter 3 ounces of coconut oil 1 ounce of dried crushed rose petals.25 ounce of rose fragrance oil Instructions & Notes: Melt the oils over low heat. Allow the oils to cool but not thicken. Add the fragrance oil. Pour the liquid into 1-2-ounce heart shapes silicon molds. Sprinkle a layer of crushed dried rose petals over the top so that the oil surface is completely covered just enough so the rose lies on the top layer. Set aside to harden. Unmold after 24 hours. Be careful handling this product before packaging because the body heat of your hand can smudge and melt the product. Package each heart in a small balm tin.

194 24. Lotion Bars What you will need: 3 ounces of beeswax 3 ounces of coco butter 3 ounces of coconut oil 1 ounce of dried crushed rose petals.25 ounce of rose fragrance oil Instructions & Notes: Melt the oils over low heat. Allow the oils to cool but not thicken. Add the fragrance oil. Pour the liquid into 1-2-ounce heart shapes silicon molds. Sprinkle a layer of crushed dried rose petals over the top so that the oil surface is completely covered just enough so the rose lies on the top layer. Set aside to harden. Unmold after 24 hours. Be careful handling this product before packaging because the body heat of your hand can smudge and melt the product. Package each heart in a small balm tin.

195 25. Lotion Bars What you will need: 3 ounces of beeswax 3 ounces of coco butter 3 ounces of coconut oil 1 ounce of dried crushed rose petals.25 ounce of rose fragrance oil Instructions & Notes: Melt the oils over low heat. Allow the oils to cool but not thicken. Add the fragrance oil. Pour the liquid into 1-2-ounce heart shapes silicon molds. Sprinkle a layer of crushed dried rose petals over the top so that the oil surface is completely covered just enough so the rose lies on the top layer. Set aside to harden. Unmold after 24 hours. Be careful handling this product before packaging because the body heat of your hand can smudge and melt the product. Package each heart in a small balm tin.

196 Where to Get the Ingredients Here are some of the online resources that will provide you with the ingredients in this book. We are not associated with these companies, and we are not affiliated in any way. Please make sure you read the descriptions before you decide to buy any of the ingredients you need. We cannot guarantee your experience when you place your order, but the resources added here are all companies that have given us a satisfactory shopping experience. TheSage.com Majestic Mountain Sage We buy dried flowers and herbs here. I have bought from other places online including overseas and the quality is always the best along with the price from this company. I have not bought anything other than dried roses, calendula, and chamomile flower buds, but I have watched many hours of videos from other craft makers online and I have only heard excellent recommendations from their products. EssentialDepot.com Essential Depot is a great place to get items such as Essential Oils, Fragrances, Oils, Butters, Molds. Essential Depot offers some of the most competitive prices and best shipping offers. This is the first website we shop at before any others. The quality of their product has never disappointed. BulkApothecary.com This website will provide you with mica, colorant, and jars with lids

197 About the Author Jennifer Tynan grew up on the New England seaboard. She spent 10 years sub-contracting as an archeological field tech for environmental companies throughout the United States. She received a bachelor in Anthropology from the University of Connecticut. With her daughter, Hannah, Jennifer spends some of her time making handmade artisan soap for her Bath and Body Company, Thermal Mermaid. Thermal Mermaid is an outdoor market found at summer vendors and renaissance fairs in New England. For those who are far away, products from Thermal Mermaid can be found on line. Many of the same recipes in this book are found on their product line. Hannah is co-owner of Thermal Mermaid. At sixteen years old she is active in preparing and creating new product as well as organizing and developing her recipes. Hannah can often be found proudly sitting behind her market tables on the weekends while she studies her normal school work during the week. Hannah is a natural artist and is always working at designing creative packaging along with her soap recipes.

198 Hannah Sits behind her market display on a cold New England morning in early April. Find us on Periscope and where we go live and make our soaps and cosmetics for everyone. During this time, we can interact live. Or Look us up on Facebook under Thermal Mermaid also Sneak Peak If you found the information in this book helpful, please explore a sneak peek at our first publication. This is a much longer book that goes into detail about safety and ingredients. You will find other lotion recipes in this book, but we do not repeat our recipes in the actual book itself. 90 Homemade Soap & Bath Recipes: Thermal Mermaid's Artisan Soap Makers Book The Artisan Soap Makers Book is more than just a how to on soap making for the beginner. It is a step by step introduction of creating an item that can be prepared, packaged, and sold for the purpose of building a small hobby business. The information in this book will provide hands on step by step instructions on how to make detergent free bath products at home, but the ultimate goal of this book is to provide the properly motivated type to have access to ideas that will allow them to run a small business with a low barrier to entry and provide a potential income so that one can be a little more self-sufficient tomorrow than they are today.

199 What you will find in this book: 8. A step by step guide on soaps and bath products made at a quality that one can sell in their community. 9. A description of the bare bones cheapest way to make the basics for the beginner. 10. Over 100 recipes that you can use and tweak to make your products 11. A breakdown of everything you will need to get started. 12. A dictionary and explanation of all the possible ingredients you can use and how to use them. 13. Where to sell your products and how to prepare yourself to run a business. 14. Thinking about your profit. How to price your items. This guide has an additional workbook available where you can write down your recipe pages and calculate costs. See the paper back copy version of this book to get the attached workbook. It will save you time and help you see the big picture in your business when you can see your calculations on pages side by side. How to Use this Book Soap making has become an increasingly popular hobby in the last few years, and one will find many great books on the shelves with hundreds of homemade recipes. This book is meant for the beginner who is looking for an affordable start up business and finds soap making in their realm of interest, and will hold your hand with explanations on how to create a product and how to start a business from almost nothing.

200 This book is meant to be a resource to be kept for easy access, but it will also go one step further than an average soap cookbook. This resource will show you how to break down and record your recipes so that you know exactly how much you are spending on each individual product you create so you know exactly how much you need to price each item at in order to run your business. This book is for the heart of the business man, not the at home mom looking for an afterschool activity with the kids. If you are the latter, simply go over to your local craft and hobby shop and find the one or two small shelves with melt and pour glycerin and plastic disposable molds and read the back of the package for instructions. You can make a few bars of soap with the kids for fun and be cleaned up in less than an hour. If you are interested in making this a small on the side business that could turn into something else, read on.

201 90 Homemade Soap & Bath Recipes: Thermal Mermaid's Artisan Soap Makers Book Additional Works from Thermal Mermaid Kindle Editions & Paperback Editions for Amazon: Thermal Mermaid s Complete Works for 2017 : 200 Soap & Cosmetic Recipes for Your Hobby or Business