How to Make DIY Lotion Bars

I love these DIY Lotion Bars to use while traveling or on the go when I need to moisturize my skin. Easy to make with only 5 ingredients! Learn how to make these homemade lotion bars.

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A photo of heart shaped DIY lotion bars on a wooden surface

Do you ever feel like you’re always on the go?

With three kids, I feel like we are constantly driving to/from school, afterschool activities, family-fun outings, or just on the road to visit friends and family. With all that travel, you bet I need something to keep my skin (as well as my kids’ skin) moisturized because it gets so dry here in California.

That’s why I wanted to find a way to take my homemade body butter on the go, but without the mess. So I came up with a super simple way to do it – add beeswax! Ta-da! Yep, it’s just that easy.

I made DIY Lotion Bars using my homemade body butter recipe and added beeswax to it. It took me a while to figure out the right ratio, but I’ve got it down now and wanted to share it with you.

So if you’re planning a trip or just always on the go, you can take these DIY Lotion Bars with you. These make adorable gifts for birthday parties (um, anyone thinking a DIY beauty-themed party for little girls? ), holiday gifts, etc. I just made a bunch to give to my family and friends.

How To Make These DIY Lotion Bars – Step By Step

  1. Use a double boiler on low heat to melt all ingredients (except essential oils).
  2. Remove from heat once all ingredients have melted, and add essential oils.
  3. Fill silicone molds or tin containers (I really like these) and let cool for a couple of hours to firm up.

Ingredients In These Lotion Bars

  • Coconut oil is great for dry skin. It helps to naturally moisturize.
  • Shea butter is derived from the nuts of the shea tree, grown in Africa. It’s incredibly moisturizing and can help to protect skin from dryness.
  • Beeswax is moisturizing and helps to keep this DIY Lotion Bar in a solid form that makes it easy to travel.
  • Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that has antioxidants to help protect the skin.
  • Lavender and Geranium essential oils (where to buy) are fantastic for the skin. Both help to protect and soothe the skin.

How Much Does It Cost?

The best part is that these lotion bars are so inexpensive to make – just a little over 3 bucks to make a 1 oz bar (including the cost of the container). Compare that to the lotion bars in department stores that retail for $12-20 per 0.5 oz bar! So you get DOUBLE the lotion bar at about 1/6 of the price? Yep, and I’ll show you how to do it.

How to Use DIY Lotion Bars

Once the lotion bars have solidified, you can rub them anywhere you need to moisturize – such as elbows, knees, arms, legs, etc. These DIY lotion bars are so gentle you can use them on babies and kids too.

Top Tips for These DIY Lotion Bars

  • Adding Vitamin E is optional but extends the shelf life of your lotion bar.
  • Add essential oils of choice after lotion bar mix is removed from heat, before pouring into molds.
  • Remember, with essential oils, a small amount goes a long way. For example, with shea butter, keep in mind how the essential oils you choose will pair with a nutty, earthy scent.
  • You may also make your bars with herb infused oils, such as almond oil, which is great for skin issues, or dandelion oil, which is wonderful for muscle aches.

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DIY Lotion Bar on a table with a essential oil bottle

DIY Lotion Bars

Don't Mess With Mama
How to make DIY lotion bars that are full of natural ingredients and great for your skin!
5 from 2 votes

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1/4  cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup shea butter chopped into small pieces or grated
  • 1/4 cup beeswax pastiles
  • 3-4 drops of vitamin E optional
  • 10-15 drops essential oils I really like Lavender and/or Geranium - where to buy

Instructions
 

  • Use a double boiler on low heat to melt all ingredients (except essential oils).
  • Remove from heat once all ingredients have melted, and add essential oils.
  • Fill silicone molds or tin containers (I really like these) and let cool for a couple of hours to firm up.

Notes

About the Ingredients
  • Coconut oil is great for dry, scaly or itchy skin. It helps to naturally moisturize. Shea butter is derived from the nuts of the shea tree, grown in Africa. It’s incredibly moisturizing and can help to protect skin from dryness.
  • Beeswax is moisturizing and helps to keep this DIY Lotion Bar in a solid form that makes it easy to travel.
  • Vitamin E is nourishing for the skin. It also helps to fight off free radicals and gives the skin a youthful appearance.
  • Lavender and Geranium essential oils (where to buy) are fantastic for the skin. Both help to protect and soothe the skin.
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9 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I have made this few times and love them 🙂
    When the bar gets thin, it breaks and takes more time to apply. I was wondering what do you do?

    I was thinking of collecting the scraps and putting them back in double boiler for next batch