How do you stabilize homemade lotion?

Thin emulsions can encounter stability issues, so you may need to add something like a gum (0.2% xanthan gum is often enough) or a 1–3% of a fatty thickener like cetyl alcohol to boost viscosity a bit and stabilize the emulsion.

What thickens homemade lotion?

Stearic acid : This vegetable-based product helps thicken lotion and keep the emulsion stable. It can also be used to harden cold process soap. Cetearyl alcohol and cetyl alcohol: Like stearic acid, these help thicken and stabilize emulsions.

What are the best ingredients for body lotion?

Good body lotion typically contains a combination of hydrating ingredients, such as aloe vera, coconut oil, shea butter, and glycerin . Additionally, it often contains antioxidants like Vitamin E and natural extracts like green tea, which can help protect the skin from environmental damage and aging.

How to make your own olive oil lotion?

Stir the olive oil into the melted butter, then place the mixture in the fridge to cool for 30 to 40 minutes, until it's at least half-way solidified again. Then all you have to do is use a hand mixer to beat the mix until the lotion has a creamy texture, which takes about 5 minutes.

How do you make lotion out of candles?

The concept is simple, just light your candle and let it burn for a few minutes until a wax melt pool forms . Once the wax pool forms, extinguish the flame and either scoop or pour out some of the melted wax to use on your skin.

Can you make foaming lotion?

Foaming lotion, whether a moisturizing or other beneficial formula, is easily made at home with the right ingredients . Creating a luxurious and velvety wrapping foam allows you to experiment with a wide variety of additives, oils and extracts to create a one-of-a-kind product.

Why does my homemade lotion keep separating?

The most common cause of a cream or lotion separating is that emulsion was not maintained during the cooling stage . It is very important to whisk your cream very frequently (once every minute or two) to ensure that all the ingredients stay emulsified until it has fully cooled.

Is there an alternative to lotion?

natural alternatives to face and body lotion are becoming increasingly popular due to their beneficial properties. alternatives such as shea butter, coconut oil, aloe vera gel, jojoba oil, avocado oil, water balm and splash salve by hanni can all help keep skin hydrated while providing antioxidant protection.

How do you make lotion not burn?

Applying moisturiser to damp skin can also cause burning Speeding up the absorption process by applying moisturiser to damp skin can be overkill for sensitive skin, so try applying your moisturiser to dry skin if this happens to you a lot.

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Cracked dry skin from over washing? This recipe for homemade lotion is perfect for use on hands, body and face. It can be used on sensitive skin, and works wonders for those with acne, scarring, or eczema. This easy DIY lotion is made with shea butter and aloe vera, and is without beeswax, heating, coconut oil, or emulsifying. Perfect for use on face and body!

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Do you want to make your own lotion, but just don’t want the hassle of heating things in a double broiler or using emulsifying wax? This easy lotion is for YOU!

I’ve always dealt with very dry and sensitive skin. It has been a journey to find a lotion that doesn’t cause irritation, break me out, or leave me greasy.

Consequently, when you’re a frugal crunchy mama, it is really hard to find a cost-effective and HEALTHY option in stores.

If you are in a similar place as me, this DIY lotion needs to make it onto your to-do list. It has been the answer to my lotion quest.

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Making your own skin care products lets you tweak it perfectly for your own skin needs

My skin is pretty sensitive and I have random allergies and intolerances, so being able to add different essential oils just for me (or not) makes the world of difference.

For instance, I found a great natural store bought lotion that was perfect in every way except for the use of grapefruit essential oil. Guess what I’m allergic to? Yeah. Grapefruit.

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When I first tried to make my own lotion, I just couldn’t find a recipe I loved. Everything I tried just felt heavy and oily on my skin.

And I just hate a thick, greasy lotion. With every homemade lotion I tried, greasy is just what happened. Probably because, well, homemade lotions are pretty much oil-based and oils are…oily…

AKA greasy.

Here’s why this homemade lotion is the bees knees

BUT THEN I found a recipe that used aloe vera gel and shea butter—two of my favorite things that I practically always have on hand—and I decided to give it a go before embarking down the emulsion path.

The result is seriously amazing.

You’ll LOVE this lotion!

It’s extremely easy to whip up (quite literally, you just whip).

There’s no heating involved. No emulsifying. Just whipping (so a kitchen mixer is definitely going to be your best friend here).

Can you believe it?!

I almost didn’t.

This lotion helps to heal and soothe your skin, even if you have really dry and sensitive skin like me.

Cracked dry skin from over washing? You can use this on those poor dry hands for some much needed relief.

It is gentle enough to use on your face, but is also wonderful at moisturizing all over.

You can even use it in your hair to calm frizzies and help define waves a little bit.

Multi-purpose items are my FAVORITE! Seriously. Who doesn’t like having things that can do more than one job? If I can use something for a couple purposes, it makes me really happy.

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So let’s talk about the awesome and simple ingredients in this homemade lotion…

Shea butter

This is a great natural butter that has a low (some argue non) comedogenic rating, meaning it won’t clog pores (which is pretty important when you’re slathering your pores in something!).

Shea butter also…

Is high in vitamin E, which makes it ideal for those of us who have scarring
Has anti-inflammatory properties
Helps with collagen production, which softens and strengthens skin
Has a natural SPF of 6

Aloe Vera Gel

It’s important to note that this recipe calls for the gel, not juice. Aloe vera juice contains too much water for the recipe to work.

I remember breaking off pieces from my Nana’s live aloe plants in Arizona whenever I’d get cuts or burns. It was immediately soothing. But if you don’t have your own aloe plant to harvest, check out my favorite aloe vera gel

Aloe Vera gel…

Has healing properties that reach the deeper epithelial level of the skin
Provides a barrier for the skin that is moisturizing but not greasy feeling
Treats acne and scarring since it contains hormones that are champions at reducing inflammation and stimulating new cell growth
Is high in antioxidants, vitamin c, and vitamin e which all help with skin elasticity and slowing down the appearance of aging

Grapeseed Oil

This is an extremely light oil and also has a very low comedogenic rating. It’s also multi-purpose in my home since I love to use this oil in my kitchen for baking since it has a subtle flavor. In this lotion, it adds another layer of nourishing properties.

Grapeseed oilalso…

Is high in vitamin e, which evens skin tone and helps remove scarring
Can accelerate the healing of acne by reducing inflammation and redness, and by helping cells regenerate to replace damaged skin
Absorbs quickly and easily, meaning it doesn’t leave you greasy

Now that we’ve talked about the why, let’s get to this easy recipe!

Whip it up quick.

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Yield: 5 oz

Active Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

A luxurious, creamy, effective homemade lotion with all-natural ingredients. Easy no heat, no emulsifying method.

Materials

Instructions

In the bowl of a kitchen mixer, fitted with a whipping attachment, add the shea butter and whip until creamy, scraping down the bowl frequently with a silicone spatula.
Add in the liquid oil and whip it on low for about 1 minute until it is well blended, stopping to scrape the side of the bowl at least twice.
Optional: Add in any desired essential oils and whip again
Add in the aloe vera gel in intervals--a little bit at a time! Whip it on high, stop to scrape, whip it again, then repeat, adding a little bit more aloe vera gel. Continue until all of the aloe vera gel is added and the lotion reaches a fluffy consistency
Scoop lotion into a jar. Keep extra lotion that cannot get used within 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Enjoy naturally smooth, moisturized skin!

Notes

*You MUST clean all of your equipment and containers very well before use to avoid mold and bacteria growth. I keep rubbing alcohol in a fine mist bottle and spray the bowl, attachment, jar, measuring utensils. and spatula before making my lotion.
*This moisturizing lotion does not use a stabilizer since there is some in the aloe vera gel I use, and I keep the extra in the fridge until needed. If you use fresh aloe gel, I'd suggest looking into a naturally derived preservative like this one
*If you experience a greasy feeling, rub the lotion in more to your skin.A little really does go a loooooong way! Wait five minutes until your skin absorbs what it needs, and then gently wipe off any excess. If that doesn’t solve it, add a tablespoon of aloe vera gel at a time until the lotion becomes less greasy, whipping and scraping lotion frequently.

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A really quick cleaning tip (don’t worry about the mess!):

Boil water while you whip up this lotion (you can use a pot or check out this super nifty electric kettle I’m totally in love with). Put the dirty mixing bowl and attachment in the sink and pour the boiling water over it. All the left over oils and butter will come off, making clean up a breeze.