How to Make Lotion From Coconut Oil

It is getting harder and harder to find an all natural lotion these days. If you suffer from dry, sensitive skin, or have a child with eczema, you know how important it is to find a rich, natural lotion that has nourishing properties in it. Here is a recipe for an easy to make lotion with a coconut oil base. It is perfect for dry, sensitive skin types.

Things You'll Need

• 1/4 Cup Distilled water
• 3/4 Cup Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
• 2 Tbsp beeswax, either grated or in pellets
• 1 tsp essential oil, such as lavender or rose
• 1/2 Cup Aloe Vera Gel

Instructions

1. 

   MELT YOUR BEESWAX

   This first step is to melt the beeswax. Skin care products with beeswax as a main ingredient are much more nourishing to the skin. You will want to melt beeswax in a double boiler over medium heat. First, place your beeswax, either grated or in pellets, in a small pot. Place the small pot inside a medium pot filled about half way up with water. Gradually heat the beeswax over medium heat until it is just melted. then, remove the small pot from the heat source.

2. 

   COMBINE THE OIL WITH THE WAX

   Next, you will want to combine your oil with your wax. The oil you will be using should be Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. This is the best coconut oil available, and will make your lotion rich and creamy. You can find Extra Virgin Coconut Oil at any health food store or natural foods market. Add the coconut oil into the same pot that contains your melted beeswax, and stir until the coconut oil has melted and is combined with the beeswax. Set this aside.

3. 

   HEAT YOUR WATER

   In another pot, heat the distilled water until it is around the same temperature as the oil and wax. You can test this by using a candy thermometer. Once the ingredients are at the same temperature, you are ready to blend them together.

4. 

   BLEND INTO LOTION

   Pour your oil an wax mixture, along with your distilled water, into a blender. Blend on low for abut 1 minute. Gradually pour in the Aloe Vera and the essential oil you have chosen, and blend on high for around 2 minutes. You will be amazed at the results! Your handmade coconut oil lotion will be creamy and thick...just like a professional lotion!

5. 

   HANDMADE COCONUT LOTION FOR EVERYONE!

   Now that you have successfully created your own coconut oil lotion, you will want to share it with your friends and family. Fill small glass containers or bottles with your lotion to give as gifts. Your handmade coconut lotion will make a great gift for any occasion. Grandmothers especially love the soothing qualities of the coconut oil, and will love to use it knowing that you made it yourself!

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• CLICK HERE TO BUY BEESWAX PELLETS
• CLICK HERE TO BUY ALOE VERA GEL
• CLICK HERE TO BUY COCONUT OIL
• CLICKHERE TO BUY ESSENTIAL OILS