DIY Lotion Bars
If you've never made DIY Lotion Bars, you have to try this simple shea butter and essential oil lotion bar recipe! You can use them right in the shower for instant and lasting hydration (and delightful aromatherapy!)
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cooling time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Keyword: aromatherapy, diy bath, diy beauty, diy gift ideas, essential oils
Servings: 6 bars
Add 1 cup beeswax pellets, 1 cup shea butter and 1 cup unrefined coconut oil into a microwave safe measuring cup (or bowl with a spout).
1 cup Beeswax pellets, 1 cup Shea Butter, 1 cup Unrefined Coconut Oil
Pop the measuring cup in the microwave, and cook on high for 1 minute. Take out and stir; cook for another minute. Repeat 2 more times or until the mixture has completely liquified (my microwave melts the mixture in 4 minutes total). The beeswax will be the last thing to melt. Once melted, stir in the lavender oil (or whichever scent you prefer).
½ teaspoon Lavender Oil
Immediately pour liquid into molds (it begins to harden quickly!) Let the liquid settle for about 5 minutes (so it doesn't spill everywhere when you transport it!) and then move into the refrigerator. Keep refrigerated for at least 1 hour.
Silicone soap mold
Remove from the fridge. The bars pop right out as you push down on the bottom of the lotion bar mold.