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My Non-Greasy Homemade Lotion Recipe | How to Make Body Lotion from Scratch

Before we begin, I want you to think about how much lotion you’ll need. Yes, this lotion has a preservative, but it will still go bad after about six months.

A little bit of this stuff goes a very long way, so I recommend you look at the chart below and assess how much lotion you think you’ll go through in a six-month period.

When I made this lotion for the first time, I went with the largest amount and barely put a dent into it. So I cut it in half and things got a bit better, but I hated how much lotion I had to throw out.

I cut it in half again, and I’m finally happy with the amount! I did this because I go through lotion at the rate of a snail, and it’s better to make lotion in small batches anyways.

If you tend to use a lot of lotion and your household goes through it pretty quickly, I recommend you use the largest amount, or the full mason jar. If it’s just you and still go through a lot of lotion, go with the middle amount.

Or if you’re like me and go through lotion slowly, make the smallest batch. I only use about half a nail’s worth of it on my face every day. You can see how little I use it in my Lotion Highlight on my Instagram page.

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We know you have plenty of questions about sun protection, like is an SPF of of 100 really a better choice (nope!), or do I have to wear sunscreen if I have dark skin? (Yes, on that last one: melanin does not prevent skin cancer, but there are plenty of great SPF formulas that won't leave behind the dreaded whitish cast.) Dermatologists are constantly dispelling sunscreen myths and misinformation based on these queries, and another big one is: Do I need to use a separate sunscreen and moisturizer as part of my skincare regimen?

When it comes to the face, the answer is easy—no! Brands have introduced a plethora of great moisturizers that also have built-in sunscreen—just make sure it has an SPF of at least 30—so that you don't need to buy two different products. But can the same be said of formulas designed for the skin below your chin? Will a body lotion with SPF offer as much protection as a straight-up sunscreen? It all comes down to the number, says Alicia Zalka, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist and founder of the brand Surface Deep. "Many body lotions that also contain sunscreen only have an SPF of 15 to 20, which is fine for a quick outdoor jaunt or a day spent mostly indoors," she says. "But if you're going to spend any significant time outside, you need to wear a sunscreen with a higher SPF and be sure to reapply it every two hours."

We've rounded up plenty of great picks here—recommended by Zalka and other dermatologists. Many of them are under $20 and a few smell downright divine.

How Do You Make Lotion from Scratch?

There is a minimum of six ingredients in this non-greasy homemade lotion, depending on how many oils you want to use. We’re only going with what you need here, and no extra fluff!

One ingredient that I’m purposefully leaving out is coconut oil. While it’s being hailed as this amazing do-it-all ingredient, it’s not the best thing for your skin, especially your face.

Don’t get me wrong, I love coconut oil. However, there are better options out there for your skin. A good face lotion recipe should include much lighter ingredients.

Coconut oil may be amazing, but it’s a very heavy oil that takes a long time to soak into your skin. I wouldn’t recommend putting it all over your face because it can easily clog your pores. Non-greasy lotion should never include coconut oil for this reason!

I also want to point out that I know the lotion by Everyone has coconut oil in it. I’ve tried this lotion myself and I can verify that it hasn’t clogged by oil-prone pores. Brands usually know how to formulate lotions with coconut oil without making the product too heavy. But doing it at home can be a different story.

If you’re new to the natural skin care world, I would do yourself a favor nix putting coconut oil on your face. Especially if you plan to use this as a DIY face moisturizer. It could save you some time (and acne!) just by staying away from it.

Lotion voor verschillende huidtypes

Bodylotion is geschikt voor de meeste huidtypes. Hieronder worden een aantal huidtypes uitgelicht:

Bodylotion voor de droge of vochtarme huid

Er is een verschil tussen een droge en een vochtarme huid. Een vochtarme huid is uitgedroogd, en bevat daarmee te weinig vocht. Een droge huid heeft juist een tekort aan talg. Bij veel mensen met een droge of vochtarme huid voelt deze na het douchen of in bad gaan trekkerig aan. Soms doet de huid zelfs zeer. Dit komt vaker voor in de winter. Zowel een droge als een vochtarme huid hebben baat bij een hydraterende lotion.

Voor een extreem droge huid, kunt u voor een extra intensieve verzorging wellicht beter kiezen voor een body butter of huidolie.

Bodylotion bij een vettere huid

De vette huid kan uitstekend gebaat zijn bij het smeren met bodylotion. Een vette huid kan namelijk tegelijkertijd uitgedroogd zijn. Een fijne lotion houdt de huid gehydrateerd, zonder de huid vetter te maken.