Feeling crispy this winter? I certainly do! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve zapped someone walking by, zapped myself when switching the light, or zapped my dog when giving him a pat much to his surprise.
This winter has been really dry and I’m feeling a little chapped around the edges so it’s times like these when lotion bars become a mandatory staple in my house. These lotion bars are used often during this time of year and really help heal cracked, scraped, scratched, angry looking dry skin. They’re simple and effective. I think you’ll like it!
Here’s What You’ll Need-
Quick and Easy Lotion Bar Ingredients
• 4 cups of Calendula infused olive oil (use grapeseed if you want a more emollient lotion bar)
• ¼ cup almond oil
• ¼ cup of coconut oil
• ¼ cup of beeswax
• Your favorite essential oil
Loving Preparation – Quick and Easy Lotion Bar
• In a double boiler, heat all of the ingredients on med-low (minus the essential oils) until the beeswax is completely melted.
• Stir frequently and keep a close eye on the oils. You don’t want them to get too hot, just warm enough to melt everything.
• One mixed well, allow the mixture to cool a bit and then add the essential oils 5 drops at a time to determine the strength you want. If you add the essential oils while the mixture is too hot, they will evaporate! My favorite oils to use are lavender, sweet orange, lemon, cardamom, rose, geranium, rosemary, chamomile….etc!
• Mix gently again and then pour into molds
[yumprint-recipe id=’53’]You can use a variety of oils to make these so feel free to mix and match. I love to infuse oils with nourishing herbs like calendula
The oils that you choose to use will determine how moisturizing, emollient, or how oily the lotion bars are. If you want the bars to be really moisturizing, I would suggest using olive oil or coconut oil as the main ingredient. If you don’t want that heavy feel use grapeseed
These bars are great to use during cold dry winter months to help heal and protect the skin. Use them as often as needed.
To store them, just keep a small jar handy, a small tin, or even just put them in a little baggy. Make sure not to leave these anywhere too warm or they might melt! Recently I decided to pour this recipe in a large tube to keep handy in my purse and it’s worked out great!
For more fun lotion bar recipe check out these articles:
Homemade Sunscreen Lotion Bars
Bug Repellent Lotion Bars
DIY Coconut Oil Lotion Bars
Do I have to use coconut oil? Not a fan of it. I have all other oils (even infused oils). Can I just use 50/50 ‘other oils’ and up the beeswax to help it solidify? How much beeswax?
You don’t have to use coconut oil =) Any other oil with work! You can certainly use more beeswax too, if they come out too soft, remelt and add a little more.