How to Make Lotions - A Step-by-Step Guide

Knowing how to make lotions is a good alternative to buying expensive hand and ⁄ or body lotions. Making body lotion allows you to save money as well as allow you to choose the ingredients that you want to use. This option is especially good if you have sensitive skin. Start with more  just a small batch for your own consumption. Before you know it, you might even start making more and sell them at a profit!

How To Make Lotions - Start with the Basics

The process of making lotions consists of the simple procedure of melting ingredients together then placing the finished product in sterilized containers. However, because hand and body lotions do not contain preservatives, they will only last up to a week. Homemade body lotions must also be stored in the refrigerator.

Always remember that when you make lotion, you should always follow safety procedures when using household appliances. Body lotion can be fun and easy to make if instructions are followed properly.

beeswax

distilled water

emulsifier

fragrance oil

vegetable oil

containers

mixing bowls

scale or measuring spoons

spoons

whisk

Step 1: When making lotion, always weigh or measure the amount of ingredients that you will need.

Step 2: Heat water until just before it boils. Add the borax and stir until dissolved and let cool. Water should be heated to 170 degrees F (usually about 20 minutes).

Step 3: Melt the vegetable oil and wax over low heat using a double boiler or microwave then let it cool.

Step 4: After the oil and water have cooled slowly, add water while blending.

Step 5: Blend for 1-2 minutes until it thickens and let cool for about 5 minutes then blend it again for about 2 more minutes. This becomes the actual body lotion.

Step 6: Let the body lotion cool for a few hours then pour into containers.