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Retinol Lotion

sweetolivefarms
Anti-aging night time lotion
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Course Lotion
Servings 1

Equipment

  • Microwave safe bowl
  • Immersion Blender
  • Container with Lid (About 8 oz)

Ingredients
  

  • 1/8 teaspoon Citric Acid
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cocoa Butter
  • 2 1/2 teaspoon Stearic Acid
  • 1 Cup Distilled Water
  • 1/8 Cup JoJoba Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Essential oil
  • 1/8 oz. Optiphen (Add after cooled to 170F)
  • 1-2 teaspoon Retinol Vitamin A

Instructions
 

  • Add all the ingredients except essential oil and Optiphen to a microwave safe bowl.
    Heat in 1 minute increments until solids have melted. Blend with stick blender and cool to 170F. Once at this temperature you can add in the Optiphen and Essential oil.
    Mix again with stick blender until fully incorporated and creamy like milk.
    Place in a container with the lid OFF until fully cooled to avoid condensation. Your lotion should be thicker and creamy at this point.
    Use immediately.
    Can be stored for up to a year in a cool dark place or in the Fridge.