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Home » Do it Yourself » Easy Homemade Lotion Bars

Easy Homemade Lotion Bars

By Sherri On January 22, 2016, Updated August 14, 2019 10 Comments

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These Easy Homemade Lotion Bars are a wonderful, convenient, ultra-moisturizing DIY beauty product.  Made with simple all natural ingredients, they are quick to make and last longer than regular lotions.

These Easy Homemade Lotion Bars are a wonderful, convenient, ultra-moisturizing DIY beauty product. Made with simple all natural ingredients, they are quick to make but last longer than regular lotions.

Homemade Lotion Bars

We whipped up our 3rd DIY beauty product this week using our new essential oils.  These easy homemade lotion bars are so easy to make in just about 15 minutes of prep time.

I might just venture to say that I love them more than normal lotion because they are just so darn handy.  They are perfect to keep in my purse and by my bed for night time use. I even gave one to my husband to keep in his car.

Homemade Lotion Bars

They are made of 4 all natural ingredients plus the essential oil of your choice.  I have probably said before that I wish I had not waited so long to make these DIY products!  Once you order your ingredients, you can make a TON of stuff with it.

I decided to make cute little heart shaped lotion bars with this silicon mold for this batch in honor of Valentine’s Day.  But you can use any mold that you want.  The bottom of a muffin tin or an ice tray will work too.

You can also use any favorite essential oil you love. I used lavender and lemon this time because I love the fresh combination.  Plus they came in my essential oil starter kit.

They make great gifts for friends, neighbors and as teachers gifts too!

These Easy Homemade Lotion Bars are a wonderful, convenient, ultra-moisturizing DIY beauty product. Made with simple all natural ingredients, they are quick to make but last longer than regular lotions.

What You Need to Make Homemade Lotion Bars

1/2 cup coconut oil

1/2 cup beeswax

1/4 cup shea butter

1/4 cup cocoa butter

5 drops lavender essential oil

5 drops of lemon essential oil

Homemade Lotion Bars4

How to Make Lotion Bars

Combine the coconut oil, beeswax, shea butter and cocoa butter in a glass measuring cup.

Place it in a pot with water covering it about half way.

Bring water to a boil, stirring frequently until ingredients are completely melted.

Remove measuring cup from the pan.

Add essential oils and stir until completely combined.

Immediately pour into desired molds.

Let sit for several hours or overnight.  I put mine in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.

Once cooled, remove the lotion from mold.

Place in a zip lock bag or other sealed container and store in a cool dry place.  (They will melt if left in a hot car).

These Easy Homemade Lotion Bars are a wonderful, convenient, ultra-moisturizing DIY beauty product. Made with simple all natural ingredients, they are quick to make but last longer than regular lotions.

 

Make these other easy DIY beauty items too:

Make this simple and wonderful DIY Lemon Sugar Scrub and leave your skin fresh and glowing. Lemon is rich in antioxidants that your skin will love!

Homemade Peppermint Lip Balm

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By Sherri Do it Yourself

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  1. Jennifer says

    February 27, 2020 at 2:47 pm

    How much did this recipe make?

    Reply
  2. Lisa Rupkus says

    June 21, 2018 at 10:13 pm

    My lotion bars would not stay solid at room temp. Do they need to be kept in the fridge?

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    • Sherri says

      June 22, 2018 at 9:19 am

      Hmmmm. Usually they are fine at room temperature. But that being said, this time of year it may be a little harder to keep them over the 76 degrees needed for coconut oil to solidify. 🙂 Yes, keeping them in the fridge would be a great idea during these hotter months.

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  3. Edward Kowalski says

    February 2, 2017 at 12:25 pm

    Great, and what do you DO with these?

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    • Edge of my seat says

      December 18, 2017 at 12:47 am

      I don’t get it either…. I guess rub it in yourself like a lipbalm?? Can someone explain the lotion “bar” phenomena to me….? And if they last forever why am I using lotion from a bottle or a cream that rubs into my skin? Are these to put out in a bowl on your coffe table so you have something to talk about when you invite people over? I’m confused. But curious- please explain.

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      • Lisa Rupkus says

        June 21, 2018 at 10:16 pm

        They are best used for rough areas like elbows knees and heels of your feet. They work great in the winter for dry hands

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  4. Angie - WhippedGreenGirl says

    November 21, 2016 at 4:41 pm

    Tried so many lotion bar recipes over the years I actually gave up! LOVED THIS one – my bars are perfect and just the cocoa & coconut oil alone make the bars smell lovely. I added vanilla & coffee essential oil – my best lotion bars to date. Thanks so much for sharing this easy skincare share!

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    • Sherri says

      November 22, 2016 at 12:51 am

      I’m so happy to hear this! Thanks so much for letting me know 🙂

      Reply
  5. Katia says

    October 28, 2016 at 3:39 am

    I made the lotion bars last night and love them – thanks for the great recipe – and they have even held their shape in the hot climate i live in which is wonderful! I am wondering though – how long will these last? I made lip balm with a similar recipe and it didn’t last very long. Thanks in advance!

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    • Sherri says

      October 30, 2016 at 3:52 pm

      I have had bars for months and they are still great!

      Reply
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