How to Make Lotion
Lotion making can be as easy as making salad dressing. Lotion is an emulsion. A few simple easy steps and you will have a chemical- free lotion. Once you have the basic method down, you can experiment with different oils and additives. Making your own lotion is also very cost-effective. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Locate a good basic recipe online (see Resources below). When making lotion for the first time, pick a recipe that only has a few basic inexpensive ingredients.
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Gather the equipment, generally a bowl, blender, saucepan and container. Making lotion does not require any fancy equipment, and you can find most of it in your kitchen.
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Gather the ingredients: oils, water and emulsifier. Weigh out the proper amount according to the chosen recipe. Be careful to measure exactly, and it's a good idea to have the appropriate amounts measured out before starting to make lotion.
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Bring the water to a boil. This will lesson the chance that there are any bacteria in it. Set it aside to cool.
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Heat the emulsifier and oil together in a saucepan on the stove until they have both melted. Remove from heat. Let sit until the temperature is approximately 110 degrees F.
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Mix the water into the oil mixture. Use a clean glass bowl and a stick blender to add the water to the cooled oil mixture. It will come together and form an emulsion that will look like your traditional lotions.
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Store properly. Unless your recipe called for it, there are no preservatives in your lotion. Lotion must be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
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Tips & Warnings
Lotions recipes are usually by weight. Use a scale that weighs ounces.
You can purchase fragrance oils to scent lotions.
Keep your equipment sterile. Lotions are prone to go bad with bacteria. Using clean equipment lessens the risk.
Lotions do not turn out every time. Learning the technique and practicing helps you to turn out fantastic lotions.
