Making Body Lotion: How To Make Lotions For All Skin Types

Making body lotion from your own home is the best way to save money on expensive lotions that you buy from stores. Don't be daunted by the task, instructions on how to make lotions are simple and easy to follow. Most ingredients required to make body lotions can be found in your own kitchen or may be bought in your local supermarket or arts and crafts store.

Making your own body lotion is especially good for people with sensitive skin. When you make lotion at home you'll know the exact ingredients that go into the lotion and you're sure that they won't contain harsh and irritating ingredients. Plus, homemade body lotions make for great gifts!

Basic Body Lotion

1 oz. sweet almond oil

1 oz. cocoa butter

1 oz. vegetable glycerin

1 tbsp. emulsifying wax

8 oz. distilled water (room temperature)

35 to 50 drops of  essential oils

To make this basic body lotion, combine the sweet almond oil, cocoa butter, vegetable glycerin, and emulsifying wax in a heat-safe measuring cup. Melt everything together in the microwave for about 2 minutes or with a double-boiler. Stir the ingredients over medium heat until melted.

Pour the water into a blender on low and very slowly pour in the melted oil mixture. This will turn into a thick cream creating your body lotion. Add the essential oils last. The body lotion will thicken as it cools and can then be poured into containers while its still warm. This body lotion can be stored in the refrigerator for about 1 week.