How to Make a Water-Based Lubricant
by Chelsea Hoffman
Water-based lubricant glides on with ease and doesn't leave a sticky residue. It's useful for intimate situations when you can't form your own moisture. Making your own water-based lubricant at home is easy to accomplish with a limited amount of time and materials. This gives you more time to enjoy yourself while spending less than you would on expensive commercial lubricants.
Step 1
Add the aloe vera gel to the plastic bottle.
Step 2
Add the coconut oil and polysorbate 20 to the bottle. Polysorbate 20 emulsifies oil and water.
Step 3
Add the silk protein extract. This creates a silky glide that resists drying.
Step 4
Secure the bottle and shake it vigorously. The materials will blend to create a thin, water-feeling gel. The gel doesn't dry easily and allows for slick lubrication.
Things You'll Need
- 4 oz. aloe vera gel
- 1 tbsp. coconut oil
- 1 tsp. silk protein extract
- 1 tbsp. polysorbate 20
- 8 oz. bottle
Writer Bio
The author of such novels as “Planet Omega” and the romantic drama, “Chloe and Louis,” Chelsea Hoffman devotes her time to writing about a myriad of different topics like gardening, beauty, crafts, cooking and medical research. She's published with Dobegreen.Com, The Daily Glow and other websites, and maintains the site Beauty Made Fresh.
