How to Make Organic Lotion

Last Updated: March 9, 2021

Store-bought lotions can drain your wallet, and they often have harsh chemicals that can damage delicate skin. Making an organic lotion at home can be difficult, but follow these steps and you'll be making some quality lotion in no time!

Ingredients

3/4 cup of oil (almond oil works best)
1 cups of water (rose water also works)
2 tablespoons of shaved beeswax (note that bee allergy sufferers should not use this ingredient)
30 drops of essential oils (like lavender, ylang ylang, bergamot, or other oil.)

Method 1

Method 1 of 4:
Making the Base of Your Lotion

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Pour the oil into a Pyrex measuring cup and then add the beeswax.
2
Set the Pyrex container in a saucepan.
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Fill the pan with water until it reaches about halfway up the sides of the Pyrex container.
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Heat on the stove. When the beeswax melts into the oil, remove the pan from the stove.
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Allow the mixture to cool for a minute, but be careful of the hardening beeswax.

Method 2

Method 2 of 4:
Making the Lotion Creamier

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Pour the cup of water into a blender and blend it on high speed.
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By using a small opening in the top of the blender lid, pour your oil/beeswax mixture into the moving water. It will start to thicken as you pour the oil.

Method 3

Method 3 of 4:
Adding Fragrance to the Lotion

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Fragrance your lotion. Add the scented oils of your choosing at this point. 30 drops is a good amount. Blend them into the lotion in short pulses.

Method 4

Method 4 of 4:
Finishing Up

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Store the lotion. Pour the lotion in the blender into glass jars for storing. Make sure to get every last drop in the bottom of the blender!
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Enjoy! This is a cheaper way to make quality oil right from home.

Community Q&A

Question

Can this lotion be used with a pump bottle?

Community Answer

Yes.
Question

What are some alternatives to beeswax?

Community Answer

Soy wax, candelilla wax, and bay berry are good natural replacements.
Question

Must the lotion be stored in a glass jar? If so,why?

Community Answer

No, you can store it in a plastic jar or bottle as long as the jar/bottle is made of a plastic approved for food or cosmetic use. HDPE, LDPE, PETE, PP and many others can be used, however some people prefer to avoid these as they may leach unwanted chemicals into your lotion. You may also want to avoid it as essential oils often don't play nice with plastic, however when properly diluted in your lotion you should be able to safely use most plastic containers.
Question

Can I use petroleum jelly instead of beeswax?

Community Answer

Yes, you can use petroleum jelly instead of beeswax. However, it will be a different consistency than the beeswax lotion would be.
Question

Can I use coconut oil instead of almond oil?

Allison H

Community Answer

Yes, although coconut oil is a little bit thicker.