Homemade Lotion Bar
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Pour all ingredients into a double boiler.
- 2Melt ingredients over medium heat until everything is melted.
- 3Remove the mixture from the heat.
- 4Allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding 15 to 30 drops of essential oil.
- 5Stir lightly to combine the essential oils well into the liquid.
- 6Pour the mixture into a tin storage container or silicone molds, using about 1/4 of a cup per mold.
- 7Allow the mixture to completely harden in the silicone molds, preferably overnight.
- 8Once completely hardened, pop the lotion bars out of the silicone molds.
- 9Store the lotion bars in a glass mason jar or any type of airtight container in a cool place.
Ingredients
- 15 drops essential oil
- 30 drops essential oil
- cocoa butter
- shea butter
- coconut oil
Equipment
double boilertin storage containermoldsilicone moldsglass mason jarair tight container
Tips
- You can use shea butter instead of cocoa butter or a combination of the two.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding essential oils to prevent evaporation and loss of therapeutic benefits.
- For gifts, use creative silicone molds like heart-shaped or those with writing.
- Store lotion bars in a cool place, or in the refrigerator if you are in a warmer place, to prevent melting, as coconut oil solidifies below 76 degrees.
- To speed up hardening, you can place the molds in the refrigerator or freezer.