The winter months are notorious for dry and cold air, which can cause extreme skin dryness and flakiness. During this time, skin needs extra moisture to stay comfortable and hydrated. If your skin needs additional TLC during winter, these Gingerbread Lotion Bars are made with a combination of extremely skin-loving oils and butters. Cocoa butter and coffee butter in particular are excellent for creating a barrier that helps your skin retain moisture. They also smell amazing! Combined with Cinnamon Sugar Fragrance Oil, these bars leave a sweet and spicy smell on the skin.
To help the adorable features on the gingerbread man pop, the bars are “painted” with Copper Sparkle Mica mixed with 99% isopropyl alcohol. The alcohol dries, leaving behind lines of sparkly mica. For the first few uses, the bars will give your skin a light sparkle. If you love the Gingerbread Man Mold as much as I do (it’s so cute!), check out the Cheery & Bright Gingerbread Man Melt and Pour Tutorial. If you prefer classic holiday colors, the video below shows you how to make adorable gingerbread man soaps. They make perfect gifts for friends and family.
Packaging and shipping lotion bars can be a little tricky because they are extremely heat sensitive. I recommend keeping these bars in a dry, cool place. If the bars come in contact with heat, they can melt. For tips on shipping during warm weather, check out this post. This box template is the perfect size for the adorable Gingerbread Man Mold. Simply print out the template on plain paper and use the template to trace onto cardstock. You can also print the template directly on cardstock if your printer will allow. Then, fold up the cardstock to create a perfect box for showcasing your gingerbread man creation! You’ll want to line the bottom of the cardstock box with freezer paper to prevent the gingerbread lotion bar man from getting the box all oily. Also, this box won’t hold oil, in the event you ship to someplace extra hot that melts your little gingerbread man lotion bars in transit.
What You’ll Need:
Gingerbread Man Mold
2.4 oz. White Beeswax
.7 oz. Coffee Butter
1.1 oz. Cocoa Butter
1.9 oz. Jojoba Oil
2.9 oz. Avocado Oil
4 mL Cinnamon Sugar Fragrance Oil
Copper Sparkle Mica
99% Isopropyl Alcohol
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ONE: In a small heat safe container, add the white beeswax, coffee butter, cocoa butter, jojoba oil and avocado oil. Place in the microwave and melt using 1 minute bursts until all the oils, butter and wax is completely melted. Be very careful when removing the container; it may be extra hot.
TWO: Measure out the Cinnamon Sugar Fragrance Oil and add to the melted mixture. Use a spoon to thoroughly mix in the fragrance oil.
THREE: If the mixture is extremely hot (over 140° F), stir the mixture until it cools. If you pour the mixture into the mold while it’s super hot, it may warp the mold. Once it has cooled to below 140° F, carefully pour the mixture into the molds and allow to thoroughly cool and harden. This can take several hours, so be patient. =) You can put these in the fridge to help them harden up extra quickly.
FOUR: Once the bars have completely cooled, remove them from the mold by pulling on the sides of the mold to release the airlock. Then, firmly press the back of each cavity with your thumb or the palm of your hand until the bars pop out. Next, mix 1/2 tsp. Copper Sparkle Mica into 1/2 Tbs. rubbing alcohol. Stir to get rid of any clumps.
FIVE: Use a small paintbrush to paint the details of the gingerbread man mold with the mica mixture. Allow the mica details to completely dry.
Once you’ve painted all the details, the bars are ready to use! For the first couple uses, the mica will leave a soft shimmer on the skin. Store these bars in a cool place, because they can melt in higher temperatures!
Have you started making holiday gifts yet? While it’s only the end of October, now is the time to get started! =)
Gingerbread Man Lotion Bars
Ingredients
- Gingerbread Man Mold
- 2.4 oz. White Beeswax
- .7 oz. Coffee Butter
- 1.1 oz. Cocoa Butter
- 1.9 oz. Jojoba Oil
- 2.9 oz. Avocado Oil
- 4 mL Cinnamon Sugar Fragrance Oil
- Copper Sparkle Mica
- 99 % Isopropyl Alcohol
Instructions
- In a small heat safe container, add the white beeswax, coffee butter, cocoa butter, jojoba oil and avocado oil. Place in the microwave and melt using 1 minute bursts until all the oils, butter and wax is completely melted. Be very careful when removing the container, it may be very hot.
- Measure out the Cinnamon Sugar Fragrance Oil, and add to the melted mixture. Use a spoon to thoroughly mix in the fragrance oil.
- If the mixture is extremely hot (over 140° F), stir the mixture until it cools. If you pour the mixture into the mold while it’s extremely hot, it may warp the mold. Once it has cooled to below 140° F, carefully pour the mixture into the molds and allow to thoroughly cool and harden. This can take several hours, so be patient =)
- Once the bars have completely cooled, remove them from the mold by pulling on the sides of the mold to release the airlock. Then, firmly press the back of each cavity with your thumb or the palm of your hand until the bars pop out. Next, mix 1/2 tsp. Copper Sparkle Mica into 1/2 Tbs. rubbing alcohol. Stir to get rid of any clumps.
- Use a small paintbrush to paint the details of the gingerbread man mold with the mica mixture. Allow the mica details to completely dry.
- Once you’ve painted all the details, the bars are ready to use! For the first couple uses, the mica will leave a soft shimmer on the skin. Store these bars in a cool place, because they can melt in higher temperatures!
