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