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Homemade Lotion Recipes

I have spent hours in the kitchen creating my own homemade lotion recipes, experimenting; trying different ways to get that perfect touch and feel, with just the right amount of moisturizing.

What makes a good natural skin care lotion?

Well the first step in having a good lotion is to buy good quality products.

You'll need some type of butter - and no I do not mean the kind that comes from cows.

When I say butter I mean almond butter, cocoa butter, mango butter or shea butter.

You'll also need a carrier oil, the most popular oil to use is jojoba oil.




WHEN MAKING BODY BUTTERS
- you don't need a wax, though I like to use just a little beeswax to cut down on greasiness.

WHEN MAKING LOTIONS
- with homemade lotion recipes it's necessary to use emulsifying wax so that the oil and water bond together.

Basic Lotion Recipe

  • 1 cup of water
  • 1oz of a carrier oil (sweet almond, avocado, jojoba, olive oil etc.)
  • 1/2oz of cocoa butter OR shea butter OR mango butter OR almond butter
  • 1/2oz emulsifying wax
  • 5 drops of Grapefruit seed extract ( a natural preservative)
  • Lotion bottle or container to keep the finished product in.

  • Heat the oils, butters and wax together.
  • Add the water and Grapefruit Seed Extract.

  • You can create variations of the recipe by adding a few drops of your favorite essential oils or adding a little bit of emu oil for even more benefits.

  • You can even add 1/2 tsp of honey to the lotion for extra moisture.

    BEAUTY BENEFITS OF HONEY

    A few simple reasons why you might want to add honey;

  • It helps heal very dry skin.
  • It evens out skin tone and can help reduce dark spots on skin almost like a natural skin bleaching agent.
  • It reduces wrinkles naturally
  • It smells delicious!

    • TRY THIS WONDERFUL HONEY FACE MASK RECIPE

    LOTION BAR RECIPES

    If you've ever wanted a nice lotion bar that moisturizes the skin, melts like butter. It can be used in the shower or on its own.

    Basic Lotion Bar

  • 3oz beeswax
  • 3oz of a carrier oil
  • 3oz shea butter / cocoa butter
  • A suitable mold to pour the warm liquid in to allow to set.

  • Gently melt the ingredients together.
  • Pour the liquid into the mold before it sets.



    Check out more lotion bar recipes here!




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