Bronzing lotion stick

Looking for a way to get a great tan without going out in the sun? This bronzing lotion stick is the answer. This stick lotion provides exceptional hydration to dry skin and gives a beautiful sun-kissed glow without the sun's rays. It melts with the warmth of your skin and is mess-free when stored in a convenient container.

What do you need?

Ingredients needed for a bronzing lotion stick

⅓ cup beeswax
¼ cup shea butter
2 tablespoons cocoa butter
2 tablespoons grape seed oil
1 teaspoon vitamin E
20 drops of your favorite essential oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for bronzer (you can also use 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder)

Note: This recipe makes about 120 ml of lotion.

How to prepare?

Difficulty level: advanced

Add the beeswax, shea butter, cocoa butter, grapeseed oil, and vitamin E to a glass jar and place it in a saucepan with one to one and a half inches of boiling water. Stir the ingredients until combined (about 5–10 minutes).

Once melted, remove from heat and let sit for three minutes. Add essential oil and stir. For a bronze effect, add one teaspoon of ground cinnamon and stir until combined. Pour into a container. Let cool for about two hours before using.

Usage

Once the stick has set, apply to dry skin. It melts from the warmth of your skin, leaving a subtle, mess-free sun-kissed glow.