Body Lotion: The DIY Way

By Laurel BetaineJuly 05, 2024

So, you're feeling like your skin needs some extra love, but you're not quite ready to break the bank on fancy lotions. Fear not, dear reader! It's time to roll up those sleeves and get a little crafty with some DIY body lotion. Get ready to whip up some magic for your skin!

Tags: Body Lotion

Make yourself a cost-effective luxurious lotion.

Choose the scent, and the base, and try this fun recipe! The recipe has basic ingredients and produces a simple, but ultra-moisturizing lotion that does not contain any water and lasts for years.

PURCHASE INGREDIENT BUNDLE

Phase A

43g Sweet Almond Oil

22g Coconut Oil

22g Beeswax Granules

11g Shea Butter

1g Vitamin-E Oil

1g Lavender Oil

Phase A

Combine the sweet almond oil, coconut oil, beeswax, and shea butter in a double boiler or a glass bowl.
Fill a pan with water and heat it up to a light simmer.
Place your double boiler in the water.
Stir occasionally until all the ingredients are melted and combined.

Phase B

Remove your double boiler from the water.
Add your Vitamin E oil if using and the optional essential oil for aroma and extra nourishment.
Stir again and pour into a glass jar or metal tin for storage (this lotion is not suitable for a pump bottle).
Allow your lotion to set and cool before use.

Customizing Your Lotion

Once you have made the recipe and you are happy with the consistency and feel, you can start customizing it. Make it suit your skin type, and skin conditions, and make it your favourite scent. There are endless ways to customize the lotion, but here are some tips:

Making baby lotions: Avoid using essential oils, make use of natural/organic ingredients, and infuse your carrier oil with calendula and chamomile before making the lotion.

Turn your lotion into a cool muscle rub: Add peppermint, eucalyptus or arnica oil

Anti-aging Face Cream: Add argan or lavender essential oil

Lavender Lotion: Add a few drops of lavender extract

Thick, Whipped Lotion: Once the mixture has cooled, blend the mixture for 5-10 minutes or until it reaches a whipped, fluffy texture, on medium speed.