Homemade DIY Lotion Recipe
Make smooth, luxurious lotion at home with almond oil, coconut oil, beeswax, and optional essential oils.
Servings: 9 ounces
Ingredients
- ½ cup sweet almond oil (or jojoba oil, or any other liquid oil)
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- ¼ cup beeswax pellets
- 2 TBSP shea butter (or mango butter or cocoa butter, optional)
- 45 drops essential oils (optional)
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tsp vitamin E oil (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the almond oil, coconut oil, beeswax, and shea or cocoa butter, in a double boiler. Or use a glass bowl on top of a simmering pan of water.
- Stir occasionally as the ingredients melt.
- Once the ingredients are completely melted, add the vitamin E oil and any essential oils or vanilla.
- Pour into a glass jar or tin for storage and cool to room temperature. Small mason jars work perfectly for this. This will not pump well in a lotion pump!
Notes
- A little goes a long way! This lotion is incredibly nourishing and great for diaper rash, eczema, and for preventing stretch marks.
- Store in a cool, dry place for up to 1-2 years.