Looking for a topical lotion recipe

[SHRED]

I have cannabis infused coconut oil already.
I'm deciding whether to use cocoa butter or beeswax as a solidifier.
Also, how many drops of essential oil does it take?

[notdarkyet]

1. Coco butter or beeswax would be good. I wouldn't use essential oil unless it is cannabinol infused.

If you do use oil 7-10 drops.

[Quemado]

2. Are you using the topical lotion as a pain reliever?

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]

3. Not a CDO or cannabis.

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.

[Quemado]

6. Thanks for the recommendation

I had never heard of Ted's Pain cream before. I will try it out.

[woofless]

4. Curious why you need/want to use a "solidifier".

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.

[SHRED]

5. I'd like it to stay a more solid consistency

Even when very warm.

[womanofthehills]

7. Good recipe I use that I saw online

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]

8. Thank you

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.