Ingredients
14 g jojoba oil, self-heal infused
10 g cera bellina or beeswax pastilles
12 g bentonite clay
25 drops clove essential oil
Instructions
- Infuse your tallow and jojoba oils following the procedure for an alcohol intermediary oil infusion. Barely moisten the herbs with a shallow layer of 151-proof grain alcohol and allow to sit overnight before proceeding with a normal oil infusion.
- Using a gentle heat source, warm the tallow, jojoba and wax until completely melted and liquid.
- Add clay and essential oil and stir until blended and just beginning to increase in viscosity. You want the mixture to be slightly thickened when you pour it into the tube so the clay will be held in suspension and not sink to the bottom.
- Carefully pour mixture into your storage jar, deodorant tube or chapstick tubes.
- Allow to cool completely before capping. You don’t want condensation introducing water into your formula ♥
Notes
I recommend glass containers for storing homemade lotions and potions. Glass doesn’t leach chemicals and it’s easier to clean/sterilize after the product is used up and you’re ready to refill.
If you do choose to use a plastic container, be aware that essential oils tend to react with plastic, so even if you can get it “clean,” your container will likely not be reusable.
If using a twist tube, you can prevent a “sinkhole” from forming by filling the tube about 4/5s full, and allowing it to set for 10-15 seconds before topping up. Wait a bit longer for larger tubes. You may need to return your mixture to your heat source while you wait, so it doesn’t solidify too much to pour.
