Water Based Body Lotion Recipe

Butter is butter and i don t love body butter on my face.

Water based body lotion recipe.

A creamy homemade lotion recipe that yields a natural hand and body moisturizer that repairs dry skin. Body butters and lotions both present two very different types of moisturization. 1 4 cup of cocoa butter. So if you make this body lotion recipe in summer you should reduce the amount of sweet almond oil.

1 4 cup of coconut oil. If you love the scents of citrus fruits you should not skip this body lotion recipe. I need a light lotion for my face so i gave this recipe a try. Use as you would regular lotion.

It also has a longer shelf life than some homemade lotion recipes since all ingredients are already shelf stable and no water is added. 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. 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.

The main component of lotion which makes it differ from a body butter is water. 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. This recipe provided makes a lot of lotion so i cut the amounts provided here in half. 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.

People s fear about how to preserve lotions is probably the main reason that most bloggers stick to making body butters rather than lotions. I think the halved recipe is the perfect amount since i m the only person. It s light and fluffy and never greasy. Then you can customize the recipe with your favorite oils and additives.

Like we said above it s a good idea to make smaller quantities of this lotion or to store in the fridge. Why i love this nighttime body lotion. The use of water in this recipe decreases its shelf life. Lotion is typically made with water.

Below we go over common ingredients and what properties they add to lotion. This lotion is ultra moisturizing and more oily than water based lotions so you won t need to use as much. This one is light but still moisturizing. Get the recipe here.

Use within 6 months for best moisturizing benefits. As everyone has their preference it s best to decide. More about that in a second what are the main components of a simple homemade lotion. Since water and oil do not mix i had to use a little emulsifying wax to make the water combine with the oil.

However in the warm weather it will melt down a bit. This body lotion can be used within 6 months. How to formulate lotion recipes. Once you learn the basics of making lotion from scratch the process is easy.

Homemade versions of lotion will need to be emulsified and kept in the fridge to prevent spoilage.