DIY Lotion Bar

Who’s ready to make their own DIY Lotion Bar?

Not your average moisturizer, this lotion bar uses the warmth of your body to melt natural emollients and essential oils into the skin to smooth, moisturize, and hydrate dry hands, heels, elbows, and more.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup grapeseed oil (original recipe called for coconut oil but I prefer grapeseed, totally your preference 😉)
• 1/2 cup beeswax
• 1/4 cup shea butter
• 1/4 cup cocoa butter
• 15-20 drops essential oil of your choice (popular choice: 10 drops of Lavender essential oil and 10 drops of Lemon essential oil)
• Optional: dried lavender and lemon zest for exfoliation

Materials

• 16-ounce measuring cup
• Medium-sized saucepan
• Silicone molds or muffin tin

Directions

1. Combine grapeseed or coconut oil, beeswax, shea butter, and cocoa butter in a 16-ounce glass measuring cup.
2. Place in a pot with water that rises to halfway up the measuring cup.
3. Bring water to a boil, stirring frequently until ingredients are completely melted.
4. Remove measuring cup from the pot.
5. Add dried lavender and lemon zest, if desired.
6. Add essential oils and stir until completely combined.
7. Immediately pour into molds.
8. Let it sit overnight.
9. Once cooled, remove the lotion from the molds.
10. Store in a cool, dry place.

These lotion bars will have your winter skin ready for shorts and t-shirt weather! 😉