Rose Lotion Bars

Step 1

Place the rose petals and alkanet root in a half pint jar and cover completely with sweet almond oil.

Step 2

Cover the jar with a lid and place in a cool place out of direct sunlight for at least a week and up to 6 weeks.

Step 3

Once the oil is fully infused and you are ready to make the lotion bars, strain out the rose petals and alkanet root, reserving the infused oil.

Step 4

Create a makeshift double boiler by putting a smaller pan, bowl, or glass measuring cup in a larger pan that has an inch or two of water in it, and bring the water to a simmer

Step 5

Measure out ½ cup (120ml) of the rose infused oil (save any excess oil you may have to use topically).

Step 6

Put the oil into the double boiler. Add the beeswax to the oil and continue to heat until it has completely melted. A wooden skewer works well as a stirrer.

Step 7

Stir in the cocoa butter until everything is fully liquefied, then remove the mixture from the heat.

Step 8

Quickly stir in the essential oil, if using.

Step 9

Quickly and carefully pour the mixture into the lotion bar molds.

Step 10

Let the lotion bars sit undisturbed until they solidify completely. This will take several hours. Then pop them out of the mold and store in tins or other containers.