How to make Lotion - DIY Body Lotion (2024)

If you have ever wondered how to make lotion, this post is for you! This simple DIY lotion is very easy to make and works great to restore moisture to dry skin.

How to make Lotion

We really struggle with dry skin. My daughter especially gets terrible dry skin all year round.

Whether it is in the Summer or in the middle of Winter, we get tons of crazy dry patches. Regular body lotion just doesn’t cut it and I never liked the idea of rubbing crazy medicated creams on her.

Plus, has anyone noticed how expensive lotion is these days? Goodness some of those tiny tubes of lotion come with a hefty price tag!

I knew there had to be another solution so I started experimenting with homemade lotion. We have made DIY Body ScrubandHoney Body Washand loved it so I thought we could give this easy homemade lotion a try.

No worries about what all you are putting on your skin with this all natural homemade lotion. We are trying to implement more and more all natural products into our home.

Why we love homemade lotion:

• Simple instructions. You do not need anything fancy to make this such as a double boiler or immersion blender.
• Minimum ingredients. This recipe without emulsifying wax is effortless to mix together.
• Perfect for dry skin. Dry skin will be a thing of the past as this lotion works on numerous skin types.
• Budget friendly. Save money on high priced cosmetics by making lotion at home. You get a better project and save money as well.
• Eliminates waste. Making homemade lotion is very sustainable. It allows you to make only what you need and eliminates excess products in the cabinet.

Homemade Lotion Recipe ingredients:

• ⅓ cup coconut oil (I buy mine on Amazon or at Sam’s in bulk to save)
• ⅓ cup pure Shea butter
• 10 drops therapeutic grade lavender essential oil
• 8 oz mason jar (to store the DIY body lotion)
• 5 drops therapeutic grade chamomile essential oil (optional but I love it)

How to Make Homemade lotion:

1. Place your Shea butter in the microwave to soften for about 30 seconds. Be careful that you do not burn this or microwave it too long.

2. Mix in your room temperature coconut oil. It should be in a solid or soft state but not melted. You can use a hand or stand mixer for about 15 minutes until light and fluffy.

Any mixer will do but I have a KitchenAid stand mixer that comes in so handy. This is so convenient to achieve the desired texture.

3. Now mix in your essential oils. We love lavender or chamomile essential oil in ours. It will smell amazing.

4. Transfer to an 8oz mason jar. This is great to keep at home. You can transfer a portion of the lotion into smaller containers for travel or on the go.

It is so easy.

This DIY skin product is just that simple. Anyone can make homemade lotion without much work.

It takes just minutes to combine the lotion and you will love it.

You can double the recipe.

I started with only making a small 8 oz mason jar of lotion. I wanted to make sure I liked it before I made any more.

However, now that I love it, I often mix together large batches of this lotion. I have even tripled or quadrupled it and poured into several mason jars.

It really isn’t any more trouble to make extra since you have all the supplies out. You can easily make more without any additional mess.

This method does not take anymore effort to make several extra containers if you desire.

You can refill these with the large jar of lotion at home containing the rest of the lotion.

How to store:

I use small jars with a lid to store the lotion. It is handy to keep a small jar in my purse for dry hands.

I use these smaller jars that are so easy to just pop into my purse. The small amount is also great for traveling.

That way I can keep my large jar at home and just use the small batches for on the go. This is so convenient. It’s perfect to grab for dry elbows or hands and just dab a little and go.

How long will homemade lotion last

If stored properly, homemade lotion can last up to 6 months.

DIY lotion tips:

• This is a great base lotion that can be adapted for all skin types.
• Make sure that all containers, mixing bowls and ingredients are very clean. This will make sure the lotion lasts safely.
• Combine the ingredients until it forms a smooth consistency. It should resemble normal lotion and be nice and smooth.

Variations:

• Vitamin e oil. This can be added to the lotion. Add one or two drops of this for every 10 drops of jojoba oil, almond oil, avocado oil or olive oil.
• Body Butters. You can use cocoa butter to make a thicker body butter type lotion.
• Drops of essential oil. We used therapeutic grade chamomile essential oil but you can use any essential oil you prefer. Lavender would be another great one to try.

Try making homemade lotion.

This wonderful lotion is so easy to make and will leave your skin refreshed. It lasts quite a while as only a small amount is needed.

The ingredient list is streamlined and you will not find any hard to pronounce words. We feel really good about letting the kids use this and don’t worry about added chemicals.

I hope you enjoy this easy lotion as much as we do. You probably will not ever go back to using store bought again.

Print the instructions for DIY Body Lotion:

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