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EASY DIY LOTION BARS FOR BEGINNERS

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This lotion bar recipe is great for everyone, especially those with dry or
cracked skin. You only need 3 ingredients to make them!



The other day I posted a tutorial on how to make whipped Coconut Oil
Moisturizer. I mentioned a few of the many health benefits of using coconut oil,
like how it reduces skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.  It also softens
the skin and relieves dryness and flaking. Applied topically it helps to prevent
wrinkles, saggy skin, and age spots. Coconut oil is truly amazing, and this
lotion bar recipe is a perfect way to apply coconut oil to your skin! (By the
way, did you know you can make coconut oil at home?)


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Today I’m sharing a recipe for making Coconut Oil Lotion Bars. These bars are
great for everyone, especially those who live in warmer areas and don’t want
their moisturizer to melt! This lotion bar is easy to make and only has 3
ingredients! These make great gifts for the holidays and are always a favorite
when I’ve gifted them to friends and teachers.

Most lotion bar recipes call for a hard butter like cocoa butter or shea butter,
but I prefer to mix coconut oil into these solid lotion bars. Coconut oil adds
an element to this recipe that makes these bars melt easily on the skin, but
still stay solid at room temperature. Because these lotion bars are oil based,
you don’t need to use preservatives.




LOTION BAR INGREDIENTS

You’re going to need coconut oil, beeswax (I like to use local beeswax), and
essential oils for this recipe.

You also have some choices. I’d recommend buying the best coconut oil or making
your own coconut oil at home to ensure best results. If coconut oil isn’t ideal
for your skin for whatever reason (or just isn’t your preference, that’s fine
too!) – you can sub in shea butter, mango butter or cocoa butter pretty easily.

I have my favorite essential oils, but there are a lot of different flavors and
scents you can go for, depending on your needs and preferences.


HOW TO MAKE LOTION BARS



This recipe is simple and straightforward. The first thing you’ll need to do is
gather your ingredients.

Next, measure equal parts in ounces for the oils and beeswax. For example, I
used 4 oz of coconut oil, 4 oz  of shea butter, and 4 oz  of beeswax to make six
2-ounce lotion bars. 

Then, melt the ingredients in a double boiler or a heat safe bowl over a
saucepan of water. Once the oils and beeswax are melted, remove from the heat
and let it cool for a few minutes.





Now, add essential oils to the mixture and stir. I added 35 drops of Lavender,
which was perfect for me. You may add more or less, just smell as you go! Other
scents you can use for lotion bars is peppermint, frankincense, lemon verbena,
or your favorite skin-loving essential oil. 



Pour the lotion into bar molds and refrigerate until the lotion bars are solid.
Once the bars are solid, remove them from the molds and store them in an
air-tight container or a metal tin.




FAQ & SUBSTITUTIONS

What other essential oils can I use in this lotion bar recipe? 

Peppermint oil and vanilla are a great combo (use vanilla extract if you don’t
have vanilla essential oil)!

Is there a vegan alternative to beeswax that can be used to make this hard
lotion bar?

Yes, Carnauba wax is a great alternative to beeswax. It’s obtained from of a
species of sustainably grown palm known as the “Tree of Life” or Copernica
cerifera. The wax is derived from the leaf of this tree, and harvesting is done
via manual pruning once a year, allowing the tree to continue growing for
decades. Another vegan options is soy wax, which can be used in a 1:1 ratio for
beeswax in this recipe.

Do you use a lotion bar mold?

Yes, I have used several different molds to make my lotion bars. I like to use a
square silicone mold for this recipe, but you can use your favorite molds.




HOW TO USE LOTION BARS

If you haven’t used a lotion bar before, you should read this first before
making this recipe! The first time I used a lotion bar I had some trouble. No
one explained to me how to use them. I ended up bringing it into the shower with
me and used it like a bar of soap. It worked pretty well as a moisturizer, but a
lot of it would wash off in the shower. Later I figured out that you’re not
supposed to use it in the shower (though I still keep one in my shower because
we like to use it the wrong way). Instead, you will use your body temperature to
warm the lotion bar by rubbing it in your hands first. Then, apply it on your
skin like regular lotion. I really like to use hard lotion on my elbows, knees
and heels, since those are the areas where I have very dry skin that needs extra
nourishment. Store the lotion bars out of direct sunlight to prevent them from
melting.



If you LOVE this Lotion Bar Recipe, you may want to check my other DIYs like my
DIY Whipped Body Butter Recipe, Homemade Lip Balm, DIY Lip Gloss, Coffee Body
Scrub, and Homemade Bath Bombs! These all make for a great gift and pair well
with these homemade lotion bars.

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These DIY Lotion Bars are great for everyone, especially those with dry or
cracked skin. This recipe calls for organic ingredients, like natural oils,
organic beeswax and essential oils.

 * Author: Tiffany Pelkey
 * Prep Time: 5 minutes
 * Cook Time: 5 minutes
 * Total Time: 10 minutes
 * Yield: 6 lotion bars 1x
 * Category: DIY
 * Method: Stovetop


INGREDIENTS

   
 * 1 part coconut oil (example: 4 ounces)
 * 1 part organic shea butter or organic cocoa butter (example: 4 ounces)
 * 1 part pure beeswax (example: 4 ounces) or carnauba wax (vegan)
 * (optional) Essential Oils (lavender, frankincense, and orange essential oils
   are my favorite oils to use)

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INSTRUCTIONS

 1. Heat coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax together in a saucepan over low
    heat. It helps if you break up the beeswax into small chunks because it
    takes a while for the wax to melt. You can also use beeswax pastilles, which
    will melt faster. 
 2. Once the beeswax, coconut oil, and shea butter are melted, add essential
    oils. I like to use vanilla, sweet orange, and lavender. I’m sensitive to
    strong fragrances so I only add 10-15 drops of essential oil per 2 ounces of
    oil. Alternatively, you can make an unscented lotion bar and leave out all
    fragrance oils.
 3. Pour melted coconut oil and beeswax into lotion bar molds or muffin tins.
 4. Let them sit until cool. You can also place them in the refrigerator if you
    need to speed up the process.

This recipe will make six 2 oz bar or molds.


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This recipe was originally published November 28th, 2012 and was updated with
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ABOUT TIFFANY MARIE

Tiffany is the founder of the wellness website Coconut Mama where she spent over
a decade creating coconut-inspired recipes and tutorials. Tiffany lives in the
Pacific Northwest with her family and works as a freelance writer, recipe
creator, and photographer. She studies aromatherapy and herbalism and loves to
cook plant-based meals. You can follow Tiffany at @juicingwithtiffany on
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