Transform your skincare routine with a touch of handmade luxury - it's so easy to do!
Today, we're exploring a super-simple recipe for lotion bars. These little bars of goodness are not only easy to make but also incredibly nourishing for your skin. Packed with powerful, natural ingredients they offer deep hydration that will leave your skin feeling soft, smooth, and rejuvenated.
What Do You Use To Make A Lotion Bar?
Each ingredient in this recipe plays a vital role in nourishing and moisturising your skin.
- Beeswax forms the base, providing a protective barrier to seal in moisture.
- Coconut oil is known for its hydrating properties and its ability to penetrate deep into the skin.
- Cocoa butter or shea butter adds richness and decadence, leaving your skin feeling silky smooth.
- Vitamin E oil promotes skin repair and acts as a powerful antioxidant and stabiliser in DIY skincare products.
- Essential oils not only adds a delightful fragrance but may also offer additional skincare benefits, depending on the oil you choose, as well as aromatherapeutic benefit.
- Mica is added to provide a touch of shimmer and glow!
DIY Lotion Bar Recipe
Ingredients
- 8-10 drops essential oil (pick your favourite scent!)
- 1/3 cup Beeswax: you can use white or yellow pellets
- 1/4 cup Coconut oil
- 1/4 cup Cocoa butter or Shea butter
- 1 teaspoon Vitamin E oil
- 2 Teaspoons Mica
Method
Start by gently melting the beeswax, coconut oil, and cocoa butter or shea butter in a double boiler. Allow the ingredients to melt together, stirring occasionally until you have a smooth, liquid mixture.
Once everything is melted and blended, remove the mixture from the heat. Add in the vitamin E oil and your chosen essential oil and mica powder. Stir thoroughly to ensure that everything is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Pour the liquid mixture into molds of your choice. You can use silicone molds, ice cube trays, or even muffin tins lined with parchment paper. Fill each mold to the desired level, ensuring that they are evenly filled.
Allow the lotion bars to cool and set for approximately 20 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the room temperature. Once they have solidified and cooled completely, gently pop them out of the molds.
