Instant Pot Hard Lotion Bars

Step 1

Begin by grating the cacao butter and beeswax. Grate first, then measure into a 1-cup dry ingredient measuring cup.

Step 2

Press the "Keep Warm" button on the Instant Pot.

Step 3

Next, add grated cacao butter, grated beeswax, and olive oil to the Instant Pot.

Step 4

In 12 to 13 minutes, it's all melted!

Step 5

Transfer the melted oil/wax mixture to a glass cup with a pouring spout.

Step 6

Whisk in Vitamin E oil, if using.

Step 7

Then quickly whisk in 20 drops of essential oils, if using. (I used cypress, and its scent pairs beautifully with the chocolate-smelling cacao butter!)

Step 8

Pour into molds or a muffin tin.

Step 9

Set aside to harden or place into the fridge to speed up the hardening time.

Step 10

Pop out of the molds.

Step 11

Finally, wrap in parchment and tie with twine to give as a gift, or store in an airtight container.