Need an easy homemade hand lotion recipe? Look no further than this beeswax lotion. If you want to make an easy lotion that is all natural, this is definitely the recipe for you. The number one reason that I love handmade beauty products is because I know every single ingredient that is touching my skin. Read on to learn how to make your own!
Beeswax Lotion Recipe
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup beeswax
- 10 drops essential oil (in the scent of your choice)
Start by adding the olive oil, coconut oil, and beeswax to a jar. NOTE: Beeswax pastilles are easier to measure but you can also grate or chop up a full size bar. You will want to melt this mixture over medium or low heat. My favorite method is to set the jar on a canning lid ring and add water until it is about 1/4 to 1/2 way up the jar. Heat and carefully stir occasionally until everything is melted and combined.
Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. You will want to stir the mixture with a fork about every 15 minutes during the cooling process. Once the mixture has cooled, add in your essential oil and stir. Remember that you can add in your favorite scents and don’t be afraid to experiment! Now you have a jar of lotion that is great for your skin and all natural!
Please remember that these products have no preservatives and may not last as long as commercially prepared lotions. You can use this as a hand or body lotion. Give it a try for yourself! I think you will love the results.
Make this easy homemade hand lotion and let your skin thank you later! A good beeswax lotion is the perfect way to cure that dry skin. Get the ingredients for this recipe today and make some for yourself or to give as a gift. Hint, hint….Mother’s Day is fast approaching!
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I bet this is amazing! 🙂
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I’d love to try this Angie. It looks so simple and probably way better for our skins than the stuff you buy. Thanks so much for the share.
This is something that I can try right now! I finally have all the ingredients. Thanks for sharing! I found you on Sitgirls.
This sounds so cool! Thanks for sharing at Dishing It & Digging It! 🙂
Would love to make this lotion, try it out. Your how-to seems quite easy so think can do this.
Our climate is so dry here compared to where you are. At end of winter, not using heater any longer, skin can get quite uncomfortably dry. Been using Nivea Extended moisture but find myself having to reapply more often, skin is itchy. Hopefully this recipe will help with dry skin.
Now what oil fragrance do I want to use? hmm.
Have wonderful Mothers day Angie
I love how easy your hand lotion recipe is, Angie – and perfect as a last-minute Mother’s Day gift! Pinned and picked this as a feature at the Friday Favorites linky party: https://be-alice.blogspot.com/2017/05/friday-favorites-week-372.html
See you at the next party, I hope! 🙂 Happy Friday!
*Maisy
Hands down best beeswax lotion! I have my own hives, so I even know where the wax comes from. I add a bit of vitamin e. I also use a big mason jar make a big Batch. I use this all over my body including my face. .
I want to start making gifts for Christmas, if sealed will it last for a few months?
I don’t think I would make it this early. Maybe early December.
Can I substitute avocado oil for the coconut oil?
I would not. Coconut oil is solid at room temperature.
Thanks
Could you use Canola oil in place of olive oil?
I have not tried that.
How long does this lotion last once made?
It should last several months.
How much does this make?
About 1 cup!
Put Vitamin D in your products especially bees wax cosmetics and lotions it prevents the oil from going rancid
Can you whip it into a body butter
I’m not sure. I have never made body butter. 🙂