DIY Winter Lotion Recipe

Let’s make a lotion to beat the winter cold! ❄️ Protect, soothe, and retain essential moisture with this specialized seasonal formula combining vegetable petrolatum, hydrating glycerine, smooth baby powder, and your choice of personal fragrance.

Why This Recipe Works

To combat harsh winter weather, this formula pairs vegetable petrolatum to protect and soothe the skin with glycerine, a powerful humectant that actively retains moisture. Enhanced with baby powder for a smooth texture and customizable with essential oils or scents, it creates an effective barrier against seasonal dryness.

Ingredients & Preparation Details

Key Ingredients

100 ml Vegetable Petrolatum

100 ml Glycerine

100 ml Baby Powder

6 – 10 ml Preferred Scents or Essential Oil (optional)

Tools & Preparation Details

Mixing bowl and utensil

Measuring containers

Total Time: Minutes

Airtight storage jars

How to Make It

Step 1: Combine Base Components

Measure and mix your vegetable petrolatum, glycerine, and baby powder together until thoroughly incorporated into a uniform consistency.

Step 2: Personalize & Store

Add 6 – 10 ml of your preferred scents or essential oil to personalize your lotion, stirring well.

Transfer into a clean container and apply to combat the winter cold!

What Are the Key Ingredients in This Winter Lotion?

Each element plays a specific role in cold-weather protection:

Vegetable Petrolatum (100ml): Protects and soothes dry skin against harsh elements.

Glycerine (100ml): Acts as an effective humectant that retains essential moisture.

Baby Powder (100ml): Provides a smooth, pleasant texture upon application.

Essential Oils / Scents (6–10ml): Optional add-ins to personalize your winter skincare experience.

Shop the Ingredients

Craft your own seasonal skincare! Refined Naturals offers vegetable petrolatum, pure glycerine, cosmetic bases, and essential oils.