Body Yoghurt

I was looking for a light, summery cream - sort of half way between a lotion and a Moisture Cream, and this is it! There is no greasy after feel, and its light, and perfect for a quick all over freshen up. Really useful after the pool or if you have been out in the wind. It is light, not rich or heavy, but is designed to be a "quick fix" or to freshen up when you are on the run.

It does contain our gorgeous Shea Butter Ultra , but its still a lovely light lotion. It has a light Yoghurt consistency - low fat Yoghurt! Although created for the Body, I love this on my face too, especial with Squalane and other goodies for facial creams.

Makes 800g of Yoghurt

Water Phase A

524g Distilled Water (or Floral Water (65.5%)
40g Glycerine (5%)
20g Aloe Vera Gel (2.5%)

Oil Phase B
20g Veg Emulse or Emulsifying Wax NF (2.5%)
16g Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol (2%)
40g Almond or Apricot Oil (5%)
40g Jojoba (5%)
80g Shea Butter (10%)

Phase C
8g Phenoserve (1%)or Germall Plus Liquid (at 0.5%) (Preservative)
8g Hydrolyzed Oats (1%)
Up to 4g (80 drops) Essential Oils or Fragrant Oil (0.5%)

Method

1. Measure Water Phase ingredients in a medium sized heatproof plastic container or Pyrex container. Heat to 75 Deg C
2. Measure Oil Phase ingredients into a small heatproof plastic container or Pyrex container. Heat to approximately 65 Deg C
3. Carefully and slowly pour Oil Phase into the Water Phase and use a stick blender on low to enable the ingredients to emulsify well. A hand mixer can also be used, but this takes a little longer. Try not to create air bubbles
4. Let this sit for 10-15 minutes to cool. Initially the cream will have the consistency of milk, but as the mixture cools, it will start to thicken. Give the mixture a "whizz" every 5-10 minutes
5. When approximately 40 Deg C (Baby Bottle Temperature) add Phase C Ingredients
6. Let mixture cool completely, manually stirring occasionally to keep homogenous
7. Your yoghurt is now ready to be put into a Tubs or large Malibu Tubes.

Customising: You can substitute your favourite Herbal Extract instead of the Hydrolyzed Oats, or another protein, great for your skin. You can also substitute any of the Oil Portion with small amounts of Luxury Oils such as Meadowfoam Oil, Rosehip Oil, Infused Carrot, Infused Calendula, Olive Squalane etc.

If you have never made a Lotion or Emulsion before, see full instructions including equipment list Here.

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