How to Make Massage Lotion

Make your own scented or unscented massage lotion. A massage is a calming and skin soothing treatment. You can even add your own favorite fragrance. Having a massage with your own homemade massage lotion will save you some money.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 -2 Tbs. bee's wax
• 3/4 c light vegetable oil
• 1/8 tsp. Vitiam E oil
• 1/8 tsp. baking soda
• 1/8 tsp.fragrance oil
• 1/4 distilled water
• plastic containers with lids

1. In a microwave in a bowl melt the bee' s wax microwaving for 30 seconds. Add all oils except the fragrance oil and stir well. Microwave the bee' s wax and oils again. Keep melting and stirring for 30 seconds each time until all the wax is melted and mixed well with the oils.

2. In a different bowl mix the water and baking soda together. Heat these ingredients until boiling. Then pour all of the mixture together and blend with a blender or whisk. Let the mixture start cooling and it will thicken up. As it cools add your fragrance oil into the mixture blending well.

3. Pour into plastic containers and put lids on. Your massage lotion is ready to use. Enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• Use fragrance oil that is made for cosmetics
• Store in the refrigerator if not using soon then warm up to room temperture or slightly warmer when ready to use
• Plastic bottles can be purchased at your local craft store
• If the lotion is too thick for you add a little more oil and water

[bethany1202]

on 9/17/2009 Great idea, and it doesn't sound too difficult either. I've got to try it soon! Thanks for the info. 5*

[Sassy8722]

on 3/28/2009 Awesome article, thanks! 5*

[kaytay]

on 3/25/2009 Now that I know how to make the massage lotion I just need to get the massage! thanks for sharing

[sonni57]

on 3/18/2009 Good suggestion on how to make massage lotion and well written.

[writedesign]

on 3/17/2009 Cool! Never tried this. 5*