Homemade Hippie Body Lotion
1 cup Jojoba Oil
1/2 cup Coconut Oil
1/2 c beeswax pastilles
1/2 tsp Vitamin E oil
20 drops any essential oil
- Mix oils and wax in a glass jar or large glass measuring cup. Put this jar into a saucepan and fill pan with water, being careful not to get any water into the jar. Heat the water until wax/oil are melted, stirring occasionally.
- Let jar cool to room temp. Stir every 15 minutes to emulsify. After thickened, add vitamin E and essential oil.
I make this in a pint size canning jar, and keep it in that jar. Then I don’t have to worry about the messy process of transferring the lotion into a different container. You can use any oil that your prefer as long as the measurements stay the same. I have used grapeseed and almond oils. I’m trying to come up with the perfect combination for an eye cream next. I buy the organic oils and beeswax from Mountain Rose Herbs. I also do a alot of online ordering for Iherb. If you use the coupon code HIF798 you will receive a $10 discount and free shipping!
Need an anti-wrinkle cream? I am posting about that very soon!
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Jane said,
March 4, 2012 at 10:23 AM
Awesome idea! I love this! Thanks for sharing!
arealfoodlover said,
March 4, 2012 at 11:15 AM
Hi Jane! Once you get the hang of this is takes 5-10 minutes. If you make it in the same jar you’re storing it, you have zero dishes. I love zero dishes
gerean said,
March 4, 2012 at 11:30 AM
For many years, I’ve been making my own soap, bath & home cleaning recipes, but have not yet made lotion. I will definitely try your recipe soon. Thank you !
gerean said,
March 4, 2012 at 11:31 AM
Reblogged this on GEREANNA'S and commented:
A recipe to make a simple body lotion at home ~
Tara Jones said,
March 4, 2012 at 6:58 PM
Great recipe! love coconut oil…thanks for sharing.
Melody of ChattyChics.com said,
March 7, 2012 at 9:53 AM
Wow! Wanna make some and send over to my house?
Sounds wonderful! Thanks for sharing with my group!
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Green Boot Kaley said,
April 3, 2012 at 5:44 PM
where do u get the beeswax?
arealfoodlover said,
April 3, 2012 at 7:03 PM
A lot of candle making stores carry beeswax also. You can buy it in big chunks or in small pastilles (balls/granules). I like the pastilles because they melt really fast, but you can use any form of beeswax. I would absolutely love to find a beekeeper that would give me fresh beeswax!
Green Boot Kaley said,
April 3, 2012 at 5:45 PM
oh- just saw the answer in the post….duh
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Joy Short said,
January 21, 2013 at 11:22 PM
Does this leave oil stains on clothes/furniture etc. I have been making my own lotions and am sad to have ruined some items due to the oil content of the lotions.
arealfoodlover said,
January 29, 2013 at 4:00 PM
I have been using this for a while now, on my whole body and have not noticed any staining on clothing…
peelu said,
February 2, 2013 at 8:23 PM
i tried making this but cannot get a creamy consistency? It seems very oily and wax like. What am i missing?
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