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Three Kings Lotion

January 6, 2015 by Katie Wells
Three Kings Lotion with Gold Frankincense and Myrrh
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  • Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
  • Other Ingredients
  • Three Kings Lotion Recipe

In our family, we have a tradition of holding one gift to open on January 6th, which marks the feast of the Epiphany and the end of the Christmas season for us. I wanted to find a fun way to teach our kids about this traditional feast which celebrates the arrival of the three kings bearing Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh, and I thought what better way that a homemade product that combined all three.

Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh

I’d already made Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh Lotion Bars, but wanted a smoother lotion that would be easy to make and that my kids could help with. As we made this, we learned about the benefits of each of the ingredients and what they symbolized.

Gold was pretty straightforward but the other two are not as well known. Some speculate that frankincense signified a teaching role and sacrifice while myrrh predicted death and embalming. Both had practical benefits for mom and child though. Frankincense was often used to help balance hormones and for healing. Myrrh was often used on the umbilical cord to prevent infection and speed healing and both are considered calming and soothing.

Frankincense and Myrrh are both extracted from the bark of certain trees and are considered medicinal herbs.

Other Ingredients

I wanted to also make this an opportunity to teach my kids about oil and water and emulsification (homeschool science project) so we used an ingredient I don’t often use but that aids emulsification. It is called emulsifying wax. There is some debate on how natural it is, though it is plant derived. Emulsifying wax goes through more processing than a truly natural wax like beeswax, but works much more easily for emulsification.

In fact, we first attempted to get oil and water to emulsify by themselves in the blender and watched them separate completely after a few minutes. Once we added the emulsifying wax, they stayed blended and felt like lotion.

NOTE: Unlike my homemade luxurious lotion, this lotion does contain water and will have a shorter life than strictly oil based lotions. We made a small batch so we could use it all up within two weeks and we keep in the fridge. Some sources recommend using an antimicrobial preservative, which greatly extends the shelf life and avoids the need for refrigeration. Almost all conventional lotions contain a preservative like this but I’ve seen conflicting research on products like this, especially in light of the emerging evidence of a skin microbiome, so I prefer not to use it.

For this recipe, we used (click links to see brand we used):

  • Coconut Oil
  • Olive Oil
  • Emulsifying wax
  • Distilled Water
  • Essential Oils (Frankincense and Myrrh)
  • Gold Mica powder
Three Kings Lotion with Gold Frankincense and Myrrh
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Three Kings Lotion Recipe

Make this luxurious lotion with gold mica powder, and frankincense and myrrh essential oils.
Prep Time10 mins
Author: Katie Wells

Materials

  • 1 TBSP coconut oil
  • 1 TBSP almond oil (or olive oil)l
  • 1 TBSP emulsifying wax
  • ½ cup distilled water
  • 10 drops frankincense essential oil
  • 10 drops myrrh essential oil
  • 1 tsp gold mica powder

Instructions

  • Make sure that all containers and ingredients are very clean. This lotion does not contain a preservative so to extend shelf life, make sure everything is as clean as possible.
  • Melt the emulsifying wax and coconut oil in a double boiler until just melted.
  • Remove from heat and add olive or almond oil and whisk in.
  • Slowly add water, whisking to mix until all added.
  • Return double boiler to heat and heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes creamy and slightly thick. It will be the consistency of squeezable lotion from a store.
  • Add essential oils and whisk in.
  • Let cool and transfer to jar or bottle to store.

Notes

Store in the fridge to extend shelf life. Lasts for up to 3 weeks (this is why we made a small batc

Ever made a DIY project with your kids? How did it turn out?

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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder and CEO of Wellness Mama and Co-Founder of Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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Discussion (62 Comments)

  1. Dee

    January 8, 2015 at 5:49 PM

    I really wish I could make this lotion, but being a stay at hm mom I can’t afford the ingredients which are about 100 dollars plus!

    Reply
  2. Amber

    January 8, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    What a great idea! I’ll have to remember this for next Epiphany.

    Reply
  3. Gil

    January 8, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    I love the look of this lotion and anything that gets the kids involved is great. I use Frankincense oil a lot and am always on the lookout for new uses. Thank you for posting this and I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  4. Lana

    January 8, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    Will the gold make it glittery or colored or is it just for fun?

    Reply
  5. Sara

    January 7, 2015 at 11:24 PM

    Hi Katie, although everyone should do their own research I feel like you should mention that myrrh is contraindicated for pregnant and nursing moms.

    Reply
  6. Elise

    January 7, 2015 at 11:04 PM

    I am confused about something. If you are using strickly oil and water, how does it go bad? Especially if you use distilled water. It’s not highly important, I was just curious. 🙂

    Reply
    • Katie - Wellness Mama

      January 9, 2015 at 10:57 PM

      If it is in a jar and you reach your hand in to scoop some out,it can contaminate over time from that, but the likelihood is much lower in a pump bottle.

      Reply
  7. Telma

    January 7, 2015 at 7:42 PM

    Hi! I love your postings. I’ve been following you and recommending your site for awhile now. Thank you for all the great ideas and recipes.
    Just one thing. I live in Hawaii and Mountain Rose does not deliver here. Any suggestions?!

    Reply
    • Katie - Wellness Mama

      January 7, 2015 at 9:25 PM

      I wasn’t aware that they don’t deliver to Hawaii…

      Reply
      • teri

        January 12, 2015 at 10:35 PM

        how much is a tap of the gold mica?

        Reply
        • Katie - Wellness Mama

          January 13, 2015 at 4:49 PM

          Should be “tsp” for teaspoon. Corrected now… thanks for the catch!

          Reply
          • Nan

            January 20, 2015 at 4:57 AM

            Maybe I’m just missing it, but in the instructions I’m not seeing where you add the mica powder.

    • tracie

      January 7, 2015 at 10:14 PM

      I think young living ships to Hawaii

      Reply
  8. Laurie

    January 7, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    Would adding some Vit E give it more shelf life?

    Reply
  9. Georgia

    January 7, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    This sounds like a great lotion and a great project to do with the kids! I wouldn’t add the preservative either. Any bacteria in the lotion would be minimal compared to the bacteria in our shower and faucet water that we use on a day basis

    Reply
  10. Tanja

    January 7, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    so… can beeswax be used instead of emulsifying wax?

    Reply
    • Katie - Wellness Mama

      January 9, 2015 at 11:05 PM

      It can, but it often resepartates and causes problems.

      Reply
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