How To Make Hard Lotion and Lip Balm

A simple tutorial on how to make hard lotion and lip balm. These cold fall and winter months can be harsh on the skin. This easy DIY helps alleviate your dry, chapped skin!

I’m so glad I learned how to make hard lotion and lip balm! The price for these basic skincare products can be a real budget buster. Especially when you shop according to the EWG knowledge database to be sure you’re only using products that are healthy and safe for you and your family.

By making these two simple replacements, I save my budget so much money. And when you have a large family, that’s like finding extra money in the couch. Or dryer. Finders keepers, people!

ATTENTION!!! ‘Tis the season — it’s almost here! As in next month. Get ready. Get set. Don’t fret! You’re totally covered with simple, handmade gifts like this one. I also got your back with these easy Knit Farmhouse Dishcloths and this delish Homemade Vanilla Extract. These gifts are perfect for your gal pals or a themed gift basket, for sure.

Got a daughter, niece, granddaughter, or special little girl in your life? This sweet little poncho is a quick project that she’ll love to snuggle in. My girls are ALWAYS wearing theirs!

Keep It Simple, Sister!

The ingredients are just three. Yep. I’m all about simplicity, with a little signature thrown in when the mood strikes.

If I’m going to make a life change, like replacing common household or everyday-use items, then it has to be practical and something I can manage without hassle, stress, or fuss.

The basics are a solid butter fat (shea, cocoa, or mango), coconut oil, and beeswax. Throw in some essential oils for signature, if the mood strikes. It adds some various benefits depending on the essential oil used, as well as scent. Let’s be real: it’s all about the scent for us ladies. Some prefer no scent; others miss their bath and body-type stores (hand raised here!).

How To Make Hard Lotion and Lip Balm Video

Supplies

Silicone molds, like these small bars or these various shaped cupcake molds.

Wooden skewer for stirring

How To Make Hard Lotion and Lip Balm Ingredients

• 1/3 cup shea, cocoa, or mango butter
• 1/3 cup organic coconut oil
• 3 oz. beeswax pastilles

Instructions

1. Place a designated quart mason jar or pyrex measuring cup in a medium pot and fill the pot halfway with water. Bring to a low simmer on the stove.
2. Measure out the shea butter and coconut oil and add to the jar.
3. Using a kitchen scale, weigh out 3 oz. beeswax and add to jar.
4. Heat through until all ingredients are melted.
5. Remove from heat, let rest a minute, then add 30-45 drops of essential oils, if desired.
6. Carefully fill lip balm tubes and silicone molds as desired. Once completely cooled, store hard lotion bars in old containers (think Altoids), a sealed mason jar for shelf storage, or wrapped in some parchment paper for gifts!

Notes

This batch will make approximately 9 oz. I made 7 lip balms and 7 small bars.

If you live in a warmer climate, you may want to add a bit more beeswax to make a stiffer product. Add a tablespoon at a time during the melting process. Test by dripping a few drops on some parchment or wax paper. Once cooled test how easily it melts when applied to skin or lips.

Paper towels make clean up really easy. I simply wipe out my designated quart mason jar, store it in my and it’s ready to use for next time.

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HOW TO MAKE HARD LOTION AND LIP BALM

A simple tutorial on how to make hard lotion and lip balm. These cold fall and winter months can be harsh on the skin. This easy diy helps alleviate your dry, chapped skin!

Course: DIY

Keyword: all natural, handmade, hard lotion, lip balm, skin care

Servings: 9 oz of lotion bars and/or lip balm tubes

Author: Amy | Our Amyable Farmhouse

Equipment

• Silicone molds, like these small bars or these various shaped cupcake molds.
• Wooden skewer for stirring

Materials

• 1/3 cup shea cocoa, or mango butter
• 1/3 cup organic coconut oil
• 3 oz. beeswax pastilles

Instructions

• Place a designated quart mason jar or pyrex measuring cup in a medium pot and fill the pot halfway with water. Bring to a low simmer on the stove.
• Measure out the shea butter and coconut oil and add to the jar.
• Using a kitchen scale, weigh out 3 oz. beeswax and add to jar.
• Heat through until all ingredients are melted.
• Remove from heat, let rest a minute, then add 30-45 drops of essential oils, if desired.
• Carefully fill lip balm tubes and silicone molds as desired. Once completely cooled, store hard lotion bars in old containers (think Altoids), a sealed mason jar for shelf storage, or wrapped in some parchment paper for gifts!

Video

Notes

This batch will make approximately 9 oz. I made 7 lip balms and 7 small bars.

If you live in a warmer climate, you may want to add a bit more beeswax to make a stiffer product. Add a tablespoon at a time during the melting process. Test by dripping a few drops on some parchment or wax paper. Once cooled test how easily it melts when applied to skin or lips.

Paper towels make clean up really easy. I simply wipe out my designated quart mason jar, store it in my and it’s ready to use for next time.

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Will you make it?

Let me know in the comments if you try this recipe. Have you tried making it with cocoa butter and peppermint essential oil?