1. Mix together the emulsi-wax and fats/oils (except essential oils and vitamin E) in a small heat-safe bowl, then mix the water and glycerin in a separate heat-safe bowl.

2. Heat the bowls in a water bath or in the microwave (short 20-second bursts) until everything has fully melted, make sure both bowls' contents are close to the same temperature.

3. Mix the two melted ingredients together, ideally using an immersion blender, normal blender, or electric mixer. Once the mixture has combined and thickened, let it cool for 5 minutes at a time, blending in between.

4. (Optional) Once the lotion has cooled to room temperature, add the essential oils and vitamin E and mix well. 

5. IMPORTANT: THIS LOTION MUST BE KEPT REFRIGERATED, if you want to make it shelf-stable, add a skincare preservative such as the ones listed here:  http://www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/what-preservative-should-i-use-how-much-of-it-should-i-add/

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COST PER RECIPE (200ml / 6.8fl oz)
USD $2.47 (no essential oils)
USD $3.16 (with essential oils)
(This was calculated using the ingredient brands linked above, plus distilled bottled water.)