How to Make a Natural Cocoa Butter Body Lotion

If you are tired of buying expensive body lotions that are full of unnecessary chemicals, dyes and preservatives, you can create your own natural body lotions right in your own home. Making a natural cocoa butter lotion is a snap and will save you money as it nourishes your skin.

Things You'll Need

• Coconut oil
• Cocoa butter
• Liquid lecithin
• Blender
• Essential oils
• Vitamin E capsules
• Bottle with tight-fitting lid

Instructions

1. Make the base for your natural body lotion by adding 3/4 cups of coconut oil, 1/4 cup of pure cocoa butter and 1 tbsp. of liquid lecithin in a blender. Coconut oil smells divine and has healing benefits for the skin, but it may be a bit difficult to find. You can replace coconut oil with sweet almond oil.

2. Add 15 drops of one or a combination of essential oil into the mixture. Some nice combinations for cocoa butter body lotion include vanilla, coffee, chocolate and virtually any fruit essential oil.

3. Squeeze the oil from 2 400 IU vitamin E capsules into the blender. Vitamin E a natural antioxidant which will help to protect your skin throughout the day, and it will extend the shelf life of your natural body lotions.

4. Blend the ingredients on "whip," or "cream" until mixed and carefully pour your finished cocoa butter lotion into a bottle with a tight- fitting lid.

5. Shake your natural body lotion well before each use, applying daily for the best results. Store natural skin care products in a cool, dark location or in the refrigerator if you live in a hot climate.

Tips & Warnings

• When selecting carrier oils, such as sweet almond or coconut, make sure they are either cold pressed or extra virgin.