# DIY Lotion Bar

A homemade lotion bar that uses body warmth to melt natural emollients into the skin for moisturizing dry areas.

- Difficulty: easy
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1/2 cup extra-virgin coconut oil
- 1/2 cup beeswax
- 1/4 cup shea butter
- 1/4 cup cocoa butter
- 20 drops essential oil

## Instructions

1. Combine coconut oil, beeswax, shea butter, and cocoa butter in a 16-ounce glass measuring cup.
2. Place the measuring cup in a pot with water that rises to halfway up the cup.
3. Bring water to a boil, stirring frequently until ingredients are completely melted.
4. Remove the measuring cup from the pot.
5. Add essential oils and stir until completely combined.
6. Immediately pour into molds.
7. Let sit overnight.
8. Once cooled, remove the lotion from the molds.
9. Store in a cool, dry place.

## Equipment

- 16-ounce glass measuring cup
- pot
- molds

## Tips

- You can use mango butter as an alternative to shea butter.
- Feel free to get inspired and create your own essential oil blend.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1FQDZZtxn9/
- Creator: Drop Into Wellness
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7fdfbf5a-2acd-4dd6-b93e-152c55d05d3f
- Extracted: 2026-07-22

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