These Simple DIY Lotion Bars are perfect for the craft lover or beginner. They also make a great activity to do with the kids over summer break. Using a few simple ingredients, and selecting the molds of your choosing, you can create these DIY Lotion Bars.
Ingredients:
Equal Parts of the following:
Almond, Olive or Avocado Oil
Directions:
Melt shea butter and beeswax in a double boiler. If you do not have a double boiler, fill a pot with water and place a glass bowl that is a little smaller on top of the pot, ensuring that the water does not touch the bottom of the glass bowl.
Once the sea butter and beeswax has completely melted, add in the oil of your choice.
*Shea Butter can get grainy if it gets too hot. To avoid this, melt your butter and wax on a low setting.
Pour into a mold like these Mini Star Silicone Molds
Once completely cooled, remove from mold.
To use:
Let your body heat gently melt the bar between your hands and rub into dry skin.
What mold shape would you choose to make with these DIY Lotion Bars?
Margaret Maggie Porter says
I think i will try to make these in heart shapes for my staff for Valentines day!
Amber says
I saw something similar to this at a Farmer’s Market, but they also had sparkles in them so that when you use them, you get a little shimmer on your skin. Anyone have thoughts on the best way to add that into the recipe?
Jennifer H says
What a great idea Amber! I’ve never considered that.
Elle Cruz says
Go to Brambleberry.com – They have tons of things to use for soap making at reasonable prices. They even have glitter! 🙂
cassandra says
I have to try this it seems so simple! thanks for sharing.
Toni says
Where can I get the bee’s wax and she a butter?
Jennifer H says
Hi Toni, online, amazon, or walgreens has raw shea butter.
hmromoser says
I had no idea how easy these are to make! Thanks for the recipe.
Stephanie Person says
I used to make my own lotion bars, but haven’t in awhile. You just re-inspired me to go back to it. Great and easy recipe for it too. Thanks! 🙂
Katie says
Just stopping by from SITS to say your post caught my eye.What a fun idea!
lauralijoy says
These are great!
Karen Glatt says
This is such a cute shape that I would love to make these because they would help me with my severely dry skin. Thanks for this awesome recipe.
latanya says
I finally tried a lotion bar and I was surprised at how moisturizing they can be. They are way better than any lotion that I have and I like the ingredients. Thanks for sharing.
Jennifer H says
That’s great to hear. Thank you Latanya for the feedback!
Tammy S says
These are so cool! My daughter and I love to do crafts together and this would be perfect! We have several summer birthdays coming up and these would make great gifts! I think we would choose a heart shape mold. Thanks for the instruction!
Jennifer H says
You are very welcome. Yes, I agree, they make wonderful gift ideas. 🙂