Easy Homemade Lotion Bar Recipe
Make homemade body butter bars by combining coconut oil, shea butter, beeswax, and lavender essential oil then pouring into a lotion bar mold. This process provides a simple yet effective way to make your own personal care products, ideal for keeping your skin soft and hydrated, with naturally moisturizing and nourishing ingredients.
Yield: 3 (1.5) ounce bars
Cost: $4
Equipment
- 1 Measuring cup
- 1 Double boiler
- 1 Spoon
- 1 Silicone mold
Materials
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- ¼ cup shea butter
- ¼ cup beswax pastilles
- 40 drops lavender essential oil
Instructions
- Warm the coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax over medium heat in a double boiler or DIY alternative. Stir occasionally until fully melted.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the optional essential oil.
- Pour into the silicon soap mold and leave to set at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Then, pop the bars out of the mold and store them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to six months.
Notes
Omit essential oil for an unscented option. See the post above for a complete list of substitutions and variations.
If not using a silicone mold, use a metal storage tin instead.
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