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Store-bought lotions can drain your wallet, and they often have harsh chemicals that can damage delicate skin. Making an organic lotion at home can be difficult, but follow these steps and you'll be making some quality lotion in no time!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup of oil (almond oil works best)
- 1 cups of water (rose water also works)
- 2 tablespoons of shaved beeswax (note that bee allergy sufferers should not use this ingredient)
- 30 drops of essential oils (like lavender, ylang ylang, bergamot, or other oil.)
Steps
Making the Base of Your Lotion
Pour the oil into a Pyrex measuring cup and then add the beeswax.
Set the Pyrex container in a saucepan.Advertisement- Fill the pan with water until it reaches about halfway up the sides of the Pyrex container.
- Heat on the stove. When the beeswax melts into the oil, remove the pan from the stove.
Allow the mixture to cool for a minute, but be careful of the hardening beeswax.Advertisement
Making the Lotion Creamier
Finishing Up
Community Q&A
- QuestionCan this lotion be used with a pump bottle?
Community AnswerYes. - QuestionWhat are some alternatives to beeswax?
Community AnswerSoy wax, candelilla wax, and bay berry are good natural replacements. - QuestionMust the lotion be stored in a glass jar? If so,why?Community AnswerNo, you can store it in a plastic jar or bottle as long as the jar/bottle is made of a plastic approved for food or cosmetic use. HDPE, LDPE, PETE, PP and many others can be used, however some people prefer to avoid these as they may leach unwanted chemicals into your lotion. You may also want to avoid it as essential oils often don't play nice with plastic, however when properly diluted in your lotion you should be able to safely use most plastic containers.
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Tips
- Store the lotion in a cool place (such as the fridge to keep it fresh).Thanks
- The lotion lasts for about 6 months.Thanks
- If you do not have all the ingredients, try melting organic soap bars in a saucepan for the base of the lotion. Then complete the rest of the steps as usual.Thanks
Warnings
- Hot oil and beeswax can burn your skin. Watch out!Thanks
Things You'll Need
- Glass or jar for storing the product
- A blender (any type will do)
- A Pyrex measuring cup
- Stove
- Saucepan
Reader Success Stories
"On a fixed income since getting injured. This will help with the all-natural way of life I'm trying to adopt."
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