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recipe for lotion bars

Easy Recipe for Lotion Bars

Barbi Gardiner
Learn to make homemade lotion bars with just three essential ingredients! This recipe for lotion bars is perfect for natural skincare lovers and also make lovely gifts.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings 6 bars

Equipment

  • Double Boiler or Heat-Safe Bowl and Pot
  • Silicone Mold Such as Candy or Soap Mold
  • Measuring Cups or Scale
  • Stirring Spoon or Spatula
  • Container or Tin for Storage

Ingredients
  

  • 1 part Coconut Oil e.g., 4 ounces
  • 1 part Organic Shea Butter or Organic Cocoa Butter e.g., 4 ounces
  • 1 part Pure Beeswax or Carnauba Wax vegan option (e.g., 4 ounces)

Instructions
 

  • Gather Ingredients: Get 4 ounces each of coconut oil, shea or cocoa butter, and beeswax or carnauba wax.
  • Melt Together: Use a double boiler or a bowl over a pot of simmering water to melt the coconut oil and cocoa butter together. Once melted, add the beeswax or carnauba wax and melt all together.
  • Cool Slightly: After everything has melted, remove from heat and let it cool for a moment.
  • Add Essential Oils: If using, stir in your choice of essential oils. Around 60-120 drops should be good, depending on how strong you want the scent.
  • Pour into Molds: Carefully pour the mixture into molds of your choice.
  • Let Set: Wait for the bars to cool and harden. This can be done at room temperature or in the fridge for quicker setting.
  • Unmold and Store: Once solid, remove the bars from the molds and store them in a cool, dry place.

Notes

Essential Oil Guide for Lotion Bars:
Total Recipe Weight: 12 oz (340g) - using 4 oz each of coconut oil, shea/cocoa butter, beeswax/carnauba wax.
 Essential Oil Amount: Use 1-2% of your recipe's total weight. 1%: ~68 drops 2%: ~136 drops Adjust as Needed: Less for strong oils like peppermint/frankincense, or for sensitive skin.
Tips: Start with fewer drops; you can always add more in your next batch.
Do not use fragrance oils as these are not always safe for skin and are synthetic. Happy Crafting! 🌿💧
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