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Homemade Lotion

I discovered years ago that I could use natural ingredients to make my own skincare products and I haven’t looked back since! From homemade lip balm to whipped body butter I love making my own. Lotion bars were one of the first things I made and I’ve branched out to other kinds of lotion too. This version uses unrefined coconut oil, almond oil, and shea butter to nourish skin deeply.

Most lotions use emulsifying wax to blend distilled water and carrier oils together. It can be tricky to do at home. Plus it requires preservatives to keep it from going bad! This DIY lotion skips that problem by eliminating the water. You can further extend the shelf life by using vitamin E. This antioxidant helps oils not go rancid as quickly.

Choosing a Carrier Oil

I use sweet almond oil for the carrier oil since it’s a middle of the road oil. It’s not as heavy as coconut oil, but it’s more moisturizing than something like grapeseed oil. You could replace it with whatever liquid carrier oil you prefer. Jojoba, olive oil, or avocado oil are also good options.

This lotion is ultra-moisturizing and more oily than water-based lotions so you won’t need to use as much. It also has a longer shelf life than some homemade lotion recipes. All the ingredients are already shelf stable and no water is added.

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Ik vind deze olie heel fijn werken. Het is heel vloeibaar en makkelijk te verdelen, en je kunt je na gebruik meteen aankleden zonder dat alles gaat plakken. Wel vind ik het jammer dat er maar weinig olijfolie in het product zit en dat bijvoorbeeld parfum een stuk hoger op de lijst staat. Parfum zorgt er dan weer wel voor dat het product heerlijk ruikt, het heeft een licht zoete, warme olijfachtige geur.

How to Add Essential Oils to Body Lotion

One of my favorite benefits to using essential oils in skin care is to add essential oils to my body lotion.

In summer, I choose fresh, light scents to make me feel uplifted and energized. In winter, I choose essential oils that nourish dry skin or help treat little cracks and wounds.

Today, I want to show you how easy it is to mix essential oils with lotion. Plus: you’ll learn how to customize your skin care lotions to suit your particular skin’s needs.

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It is best to use an unscented lotion, but if you’re just trying it out, it really works with anything you have on hand. Adding essential oils to products you already use can improve the smell of your lotions, and lets you enjoy additional aromatherapy benefits.

• How to Add Essential Oils to Body Lotion
  • Use Unscented Body Lotion Base
  • How much Essential Oil to add to Lotion
  • Mix Small Batches Of Lotion On the Fly
  • Best Oils for Lotion
  • Use Ready-Made Blends
  • Make Your Custom Blend