Water Based Body Lotion Recipe

1 4 cup of coconut oil.

Water based body lotion recipe. Lotion is typically made with water. Using water without a preservative shortens the life span of products significantly so it s always best to use water based products for short term use. Use as you would regular lotion. This one is light but still moisturizing.

Body butters and lotions both present two very different types of moisturization. All you have to do is combine oil water and an emulsifier. You will need an emulsifier to hold the oil and water together a thickener to give the lotion some body and a preservative to keep the nasty stuff out. 1 4 cup of cocoa butter.

If you love the scents of citrus fruits you should not skip this body lotion recipe. As everyone has their preference it s best to decide. It also has a longer shelf life than some homemade lotion recipes since all ingredients are already shelf stable and no water is added. Bringing together oil and water means that there are a few more elements needed than just melting together all of the ingredients like in a lotion bar.

It s light and fluffy and never greasy. The use of water in this recipe decreases its shelf life. How to formulate lotion recipes. More about that in a second what are the main components of a simple homemade lotion.

This body lotion can be used within 6 months. Use within 6 months for best moisturizing benefits. Since water and oil do not mix i had to use a little emulsifying wax to make the water combine with the oil. I think the halved recipe is the perfect amount since i m the only person.

This recipe provided makes a lot of lotion so i cut the amounts provided here in half. A creamy homemade lotion recipe that yields a natural hand and body moisturizer that repairs dry skin. Why i love this nighttime body lotion. People s fear about how to preserve lotions is probably the main reason that most bloggers stick to making body butters rather than lotions.

So if you make this body lotion recipe in summer you should reduce the amount of sweet almond oil. The main component of lotion which makes it differ from a body butter is water. Once you learn the basics of making lotion from scratch the process is easy. Then you can customize the recipe with your favorite oils and additives.

Below we go over common ingredients and what properties they add to lotion. Body butters create a barrier on the skin that seal in moisture and provide lubrication. Body butter has a much longer shelf life. This lotion is ultra moisturizing and more oily than water based lotions so you won t need to use as much.

Homemade versions of lotion will need to be emulsified and kept in the fridge to prevent spoilage. Butter is butter and i don t love body butter on my face. Ever since i posted a recipe for a light non greasy moisturizing spray i ve had countless requests for a heavier creamy homemade lotion recipe. Like we said above it s a good idea to make smaller quantities of this lotion or to store in the fridge.

I love most body lotions but don t feel they nourish my skin as much as the thick oily lotions do.