Homemade Solid Lotion Bars with Shea Butter
These adorable heart-shaped lotion bars contain all-natural ingredients that nourish dry, irritated skin. They also make the perfect gift!
Servings: 20
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cosmetic beeswax pastilles
- 1/2 cup shea butter
- 1/2 cup sweet almond oil
- 5 drops sandalwood essential oil
- 5 drops orange essential oil
- 5 drops ylang-ylang essential oil
- 1/2 teaspoon mica powder optional, for color
Instructions
- Combine the shea butter, almond oil, and beeswax in a double boiler.
- Warm ingredients over medium heat until fully melted, stirring gently with a silicone spatula.
- Reduce heat to very low. Add your essential oil drops and stir.
- Add color if desired (separate mixture into thirds and add different colors to create multi-colored lotion bars.)
- Carefully pour the liquid mixture into the mold of your choice.
- Allow to sit and cool until solid (about one hour).
- Once your solid lotion bars have solidified, gently pop them out of the molds. Store in a mason jar for easy storage or package as a gift!
- Massage the bar directly into skin as needed, or rub with fingertips to melt and apply the lotion with your fingers.
Notes
- When creating multiple colors, leave remaining mixture over low heat until you are ready to mix and pour it (otherwise it may start to solidify).
- Store in a dry place for 6 months or more.
- You can also use these solid lotion bars in the shower to moisturize skin after cleansing.
- Use your own favorite essential oils for a custom scent, or leave them out for unscented lotion bars.