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Looking for a topical lotion recipe (Original Post) SHRED Nov 2018 OP
Coco butter or beeswax would be good. I wouldn't use essential oil unless it is cannabinol infused. notdarkyet Nov 2018 #1
Are you using the topical lotion as a pain reliever? Quemado Nov 2018 #2
Not a CDO or cannabis. safeinOhio Nov 2018 #3
Thanks for the recommendation Quemado Nov 2018 #6
Curious why you need/want to use a "solidifier". woofless Nov 2018 #4
I'd like it to stay a more solid consistency SHRED Nov 2018 #5
Good recipe I use that I saw online womanofthehills Dec 2018 #7
Thank you SHRED Dec 2018 #8

notdarkyet

(2,226 posts)
1. Coco butter or beeswax would be good. I wouldn't use essential oil unless it is cannabinol infused.
Sun Nov 25, 2018, 12:21 PM
Nov 2018

If you do use oil 7-10 drops.

Quemado

(1,262 posts)
2. Are you using the topical lotion as a pain reliever?
Sun Nov 25, 2018, 01:12 PM
Nov 2018

I am curious because arthritic pain affects my sleep. I've experimented with many OTC pain relievers that sometimes work, and sometimes don't.

I've read that cannabis can be a pain reliever. I live in NM. NM has medical marijuana, but not recreational. I've been tempted to ask my doctor for a prescription for medical marijuana to see if that would help.

safeinOhio

(34,007 posts)
3. Not a CDO or cannabis.
Sun Nov 25, 2018, 04:06 PM
Nov 2018

But I have found Ted’s Pain cream to be the best topical cream around. Does not work on my shoulder but great on every thing else. Amazon for $19/tube.

woofless

(2,670 posts)
4. Curious why you need/want to use a "solidifier".
Sun Nov 25, 2018, 05:20 PM
Nov 2018

When I make an infusion of cannabis and coconut oil, the end product is solid at room temperature. It liquifies quickly when applied to skin. It does get a little soupy when the ambient temperature is above 76f or so. I use it topically and ingested. Good stuff.

womanofthehills

(9,215 posts)
7. Good recipe I use that I saw online
Sun Dec 2, 2018, 08:54 PM
Dec 2018

to your infused coconut oil, add about 15% beeswax and 2% Vit E oil. Vit E oil is an anti-oxidant that will extend the life of your cream.

You can also add about 1.5% of calendula or lavender oil.

 

SHRED

(28,136 posts)
8. Thank you
Sun Dec 2, 2018, 09:48 PM
Dec 2018

I have shea butter and beeswax.

I'm considering a 40/40/20 mix. Oil, shea, and beeswax.

Plus I'm considering lavender oil since it heals abrasions and relieves muscle pain.

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