How to Make a Natural Body Lotion Bar

Skin care and beauty products are among the most expensive items in any grocery store, particularly those which boast all-natural ingredients. Body lotion bars are often particularly pricey. Luckily, you can make your own natural body lotion bars at home for a fraction of the price.

Things You'll Need

• Mold (sealable container)
• Plastic wrap
• Beeswax
• Cocoa butter
• Sweet almond oil
• Double boiler
• Essential oil (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare your body lotion bar mold by lining the inside of your container with plastic wrap, allowing the edges of the wrap to hang over the edges of your mold. Use a mold approximately the same size as a bar of soap. You can use soap molds, old mint tins, travel soap boxes or any container that has a tight fitting lid.

2. Combine 3 oz. beeswax, 2 oz. cocoa butter and 3 oz. extra virgin or cold pressed sweet almond oil in the top portion of your double boiler. Heat the mixture slowly, just until the wax melts. Don't overheat the oil, as excess temperatures can damage the natural healing properties. Make sure that the mixture never gets too hot to touch.

3. Remove the mixture from heat and stir constantly as it cools. When the mixture begins to thicken slightly, add 10 drops of essential oil, if desired. Stir well and pour or spoon the mixture into your prepared mold.

4. Allow the mixture to cool completely in your unsealed molds. When set, gently lift the edges of plastic wrap to remove the lotion bar from the mold. Discard the plastic wrap and return the bar to it's container. To use, simply tap out the bar, rub onto dry, chapped skin and return to the container.

Tips & Warnings

• Pour your natural body lotion bar mixture into a number of smaller containers to create a portable lotion bar that is easily carried in your purse, kept in your office drawer or conveniently stored in your gym locker.