How to make Lotion - DIY Body Lotion
If you have ever wondered How to Make Lotion, it's so easy with step-by-step instructions. This simple DIY lotion works great to restore moisture to dry skin.
Yield: 1
Equipment
- 1/3 cup coconut oil (I buy mine on Amazon or at Sam's in bulk to save)
- 1/3 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)
Instructions
- Place your Shea butter in the microwave to soften for about 30 seconds
- Mix in your room temperature coconut oil (should be in a solid or soft state, not melted) with 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.
- Now mix in your essential oils. We love lavender essential oil in ours. It will smell amazing. Transfer to an 8oz mason jar.
Notes
Now I only made an 8 oz mason jar worth when I first made it. However, now that I love it I mix up huge batches of it. I will triple or quadruple it and pour it into 3 or 4 8 oz mason jars. That way I have several made up with just one mess. It takes no more effort to make several.