This easy DIY lotion is made with shea butter and aloe vera, and is without beeswax, heating, coconut oil, or emulsifying. Perfect for use on face and body!
How do you make simple lotion?
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rose water (You can also use distilled water or aloe vera juice)
- 1/2 cup beeswax.
- 1/4 cup coconut oil.
- 1/4 cup jojoba (You can also use sweet almond oil, olive oil or avocado oil)
- 1 tsp vitamin E oil (Optional)
- Essential oils.
How do you make natural lotion?
Aloe-Based Homemade Lotion
- 1 cup aloe vera gel.
- 1 tsp + 1 TBSP beeswax pastilles.
- 1/2 cup almond oil or jojoba oil (or any other liquid oil)
- 1 tsp vitamin E oil (optional)
- 1 TBSP shea butter (optional)
- essential oils of choice – I like 10 drops of geranium and 5 drops of lime.
How do you make homemade lotion less greasy?
Non-Greasy Lotion
- 2 Tablespoons of Grated Beeswax.
- 1/2 Cup of Sweet Almond Oil*
- 2 Tablespoons of Vitamin E Oil.
- 2 Tablespoons of Cocoa Butter.
- 3/4 Cup of Water.
How do you make lotion without emulsifying wax?
- First, combine coconut oil, avocado oil, and shea butter into a pot.
- Put the pot of ingredients on the stovetop until mixture is liquified.
- Add essential oils and put the mixture in the fridge.
- Add corn starch, water, and mix it up!
- That’s it! Now just put the lotion into a container.
Can I use cocoa butter instead of beeswax?
Cocoa butter is a good substitute to beeswax if you’re looking to create a vegan product. It’s fantastic for creating a barrier to help retain moisture in the skin. It’s softer than cocoa butter, but firmer than avocado and shea butter. It’s soft to the touch and melts when it comes in contact with skin.
How do you make lotion without wax?
How do you make 3 ingredient lotion?
3 Ingredient Lotion Bars
- 1 cup coconut oil.
- 1 cup beeswax.
- 1 cup shea butter (you can also use cocoa butter or mango butter, or a combination of all 3)
- Optional – you can also slice open a couple of Vitamin E capsules & empty in the contents if you like – or you can add in a few drops of your favorite essential oil.
What can I use instead of beeswax in lotion?
7 Beeswax Substitutes for Skin and Hair Products (Vegan)
| Purpose | Beeswax Substitutes to Use |
|---|---|
| Candles | Soy Wax Paraffin Wax Rice Bran Wax Sunflower Wax |
| Lotions (including salves) and soap | Soy Wax Candelilla Wax Olive Wax |
| Hair Products | Carnauba Wax Olive Wax |
| Food | Carnauba Wax Rice Bran Wax Sunflower Wax |
What can I use as an emulsifier?
Commonly used emulsifiers in modern food production include mustard, soy and egg lecithin, mono- and diglycerides, polysorbates, carrageenan, guar gum and canola oil.
How do you make lotion with water and oil?
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Distilled Water.
- 1/2 cup pure Aloe Vera Gel.
- 1/2 cup Grated Beeswax or Beeswax Pastilles.
- 1/4 cup Fractionated Coconut Oil (can sub virgin coconut oil or refined coconut oil)
- 1/4 cup Jojoba oil (Sweet Almond or Grapeseed Oil also work)
- 1 tsp Vitamin E oil or Rosemary Extract.
What are the best tips for making homemade lotion?
Shea butters can vary widely in their scent.
How to make your own lotion?
Combine coconut oil,apricot kernel oil,shea butter,beeswax and cocoa butter in a bowl and then place it into a double boiler.
How do you make homemade tanning lotion?
Mix the base with the dye. Stir the cocoa powder into the lotion until the mixture is a shade darker than you’d like your skin. Add 1/4-cup of strong black tea—steep three teabags and 3/4-cup water—and 1/2-cup of the oil of your choice into a blender. Add the remaining tea slowly with the blender running.
How to make your own beeswax wood balm?
Melt beeswax in double boiler over medium heat until it reaches 300 degrees F.
