I have a ton of lotion, but I have no idea what kind of junk is in it. I’ve made my own semi-hommade lotion before, but it doesn’t really count because it was a mixture of different lotions. I’m not wild about the smell of baby lotion anyway. So, I decided to make my own real lotion. I’ve read that you can make lotion out of coconut oil and I had refined coconut oil left over from my last attempt. Why not give it another shot, right?
Things You Will Need:
Jar
Essential oils
Refined coconut oil
Step 1:
All you have to do is mash your coconut oil in a jar until it reaches a semi liquid consistency. (It’s going to take a while.)
Add in your essential oils.
FYI: Don’t use a blender or food processor to mix it up. The blades move to fast and it will just become an oily consistency.
Let it sit for a few hours (some people have recommended refrigerating it, but mine was fine without it. Then you can use it.
It was a bit more oily than I like, but not overly oily. It works VERY well though. I might try it with the unrefined coconut oil next week. I’ve been told that it has a more coconut-y scent and I love that smell. So, if you want to see that, come back next Monday!
I’ve tried to make this before, but it came out so oily and gross. Thanks for the tip to NOT use a blender. 🙂
Did you use a blender last time? 🙂 No worries, I learned by trial and error.
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