When I first heard the term “in-shower lotion,” I was a little confused. Lotion for the shower…how does that work? Simply put, in-shower lotion is like a conditioner for the skin. The product is applied while in the shower and is lightly rinsed off. A steamy shower creates the perfect environment for giving the skin extra hydration. In-shower moisturizer is a great alternative for those who do not like the “sticky” feel of lotion before it absorbs. You’ll leave the shower with silky and soft feeling skin.
Right before getting out of the shower, move to avoid direct contact with the water stream. Apply the moisturizer to your body and massage in. Step back under the water, and lightly rinse. Just a few seconds of rinsing does the trick. Lightly pat yourself dry with a towel. A small amount of lotion will remain, leaving your skin feeling smooth and soft. The Crisp Apple Rose Fragrance Oil leaves a soft, floral scent on the skin that’s perfect for spring.
What You’ll Need:
16.5 oz. Aloe Vera Liquid
2.7 oz. Avocado Oil
.7 oz. Green Tea Seed Oil
1 oz. BTMS-50 Conditioning Emulsifier
.5 oz. Emulsifying Wax
.2 oz. Sodium Lactate
.9 oz. Glycerin Liquid
.2 oz. Vitamin E Oil
.4 oz. DL-Panthenol
.2 oz. Aloe Extract
.2 oz. Optiphen
9 mL Crisp Apple Rose Fragrance Oil
2 mL Fuchsia LabColor
8 oz. Bottle,White Disk Cap (3 bottles)
Optional: Droppers
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EQUIPMENT PREP: Disinfect your utensils by dipping them in a 5% bleach water solution and allowing to dry. This includes mixing containers, your stick blender, and any spoons or spatulas that may come in contact with your lotion. Your products must be as free of germs, bacteria, and microbes as possible. To be safe, bleach water all your utensils.
ONE: In a heat safe container, combine the avocado oil, green tea seed oil, BTMS-50, emulsifying wax, sodium lactate, glycerin and vitamin E oil. Heat the container in the microwave using 1 minute bursts until the waxes have fully melted. Set aside.
TWO: In a separate container, add the aloe vera liquid and heat to 150°F. Add the DL-panthenol to the liquid and stir to dissolve.
THREE: Check the temperatures of both containers. Each container should be between 150 – 160°F. Once they are at the correct temperatures, pour the oils into the aloe vera liquid and stir continually. Blend the mixture for 60 – 90 seconds, making sure the oil and water phases are fully emulsified. Be careful to “burp” your stick blender by tamping it on the bottom of the container to release bubbles — you don’t want bubbles trapped in your lotion! Continue to blend until the lotion drops below 120°F.
FOUR: Once the lotion is below 120°F, add the aloe extract and optiphen. Using the stick blender, mix for an additional 60-90 seconds until the mixture is fully incorporated.
FIVE: Add the Fuchsia Labcolor and stick blend to thoroughly combine. Be sure to dilute your LabColor before use! Learn how to dilute LabColors here.
SIX: Add the Crisp Apple Rose Fragrance Oil and stick blend to combine.
SEVEN: When the lotion drops below 110°F, pour it into bottles. Let the bottles sit overnight without a cap (otherwise condensation can form inside the bottle).
Have you ever used an In-Shower Lotion? I would love to know what you thought of it!
Rose & Aloe In-Shower Lotion
Ingredients
- 16.5 oz. Aloe Vera Liquid
- 2.7 oz. Avocado Oil
- .7 oz. Green Tea Seed Oil
- 1 oz. BTMS-50 Conditioning Emulsifier
- .5 oz. Emulsifying Wax
- .2 oz. Sodium Lactate
- .9 oz. Glycerin Liquid
- .2 oz. Vitamin E Oil
- .4 oz. DL-Panthenol
- .2 oz. Aloe Extract
- .2 oz. Optiphen
- 9 mL Crisp Apple Rose Fragrance Oil
- 2 mL Fuchsia LabColor
- 8 oz. Bottles White Disk Cap (3 bottles)
Instructions
EQUIPMENT PREP: Disinfect your utensils by dipping them in a 5% bleach water solution and allowing to dry. This includes mixing containers, your stick blender, and any spoons or spatulas that may come in contact with your lotion. Your products must be as free of germs, bacteria, and microbes as possible so be safe and bleach water all your utensils.
- In a heat safe container, combine the avocado oil, green tea seed oil, BTMS-50, emulsifying wax, sodium lactate, glycerin and vitamin E oil. Heat the container in the microwave using 1 minute bursts until the waxes have fully melted. Set aside.
- In a separate container, add the aloe vera liquid and heat to 150°F. Add the DL-panthenol to the liquid and stir to dissolve.
- Check the temperatures of both containers. Each container should be between 150 – 160°F. Once they are at the correct temperatures, pour the oils into the water and stir continually. Blend the mixture for 60 – 90 seconds, making sure the oil and water phases are fully emulsified. Be careful to “burp” your stick blender by tamping it on the bottom of the container to release bubbles — you don’t want bubbles trapped in your lotion! Continue to blend until the lotion drops below 120°F.
- Once the lotion is below 120°F, add the aloe extract and optiphen. Using the stick blender, mix for an additional 60-90 seconds until the mixture is fully incorporated.
- Add the Fuchsia Labcolor and stick blend to thoroughly combine.
- Add the Crisp Apple Rose Fragrance Oil and stick blend to combine.
- When the lotion drops below 110°F, pour it into bottles. Let the bottles sit overnight without a cap (otherwise condensation can form inside the bottle).
