Making your own organic body lotion at home requires only a few minutes and a few ingredients. If you have sensitive skin, you can whip up a fragrance-free batch. You can also add essential oils if you prefer a scented lotion. You save money by making your own body lotion, and you can save money at gift-giving season by making extra for friends and family. The variations are endless--for example, you can replace water with herbal tea for toning skin, or with coffee to reduce puffiness. Natural remedies are not supported by clinical research, however.
Step 1
Mix 2 tsp. of stearic acid, 1 tsp. of emulsifying wax and 3/4 cup of olive oil in a plastic bowl. Heat the mixture in the microwave until melted.
Step 2
Heat 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 tsp. of borax in a separate plastic bowl in the microwave until it boils.
Step 3
Remove the boiling water mixture and slowly pour the oil mixture into it while beating with a hand mixer.
Step 4
Add 1 tsp. or two capsules of vitamin E oil and up to six drops of scented essential oils. Mix well with a hand mixer.
Step 5
Pour the mixture through a funnel into small bottles. It will make a total of 12 ounces.
Tips and Warnings
- You can use another oil of your choice instead of the olive oil if you like. You can also add a few drops of food coloring. Store your homemade lotion in the refrigerator to make it last longer. Do not leave out the vitamin E, which acts as a preservative.
Things You'll Need
- Olive oil
- Stearic acid
- Emulsifying wax
- Water
- Borax
- Vitamin E oil
- 2 plastic bowls
- Microwave
- Hand mixer
- Bottles
- Funnel
- Essential fragrance oils (optional)
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