How To Make A Non-Greasy Homemade Moisturizing Lotion

By garciamoss

-1 cup aloe vera gel
-1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
-3/4 ounce beeswax, grated or broken into small pieces
-1/2 cup almond or grapeseed oil
-1 tablespoon cocoa butter (I added this for a slightly more luxurious lotion during the winter, but this is optional.)
-10 drops essential oils of choice (optional)

Ingredients

• 1 cup aloe vera gel
• 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
• 3/4 ounce beeswax, grated or broken into small pieces
• 1/2 cup almond or grapeseed oil
• 1 tablespoon cocoa butter (I added this for a slightly more luxurious lotion during the winter, but this is optional.)
• 10 drops essential oils of choice (optional)

Details

Adapted from frugallysustainable.com

Preparation

Step 1

With a makeshift double boiler, over low heat, melt beeswax and oils.

In a medium-sized bowl, combine aloe vera gel, vitamin E oil, and essential oils.

Pour the melted oils into a blender and allow them to cool to room temperature. This is a vital step in order to prevent separation. Once cooled, with blender on low speed, slowly and continuously pour in aloe vera mixture. Run a rubber spatula aganist the sides of the blender to incorporate all ingredients. Blend until the mixture has the look and feel of lotion. Note: This step may also be performed in a mixing bowl with the use of a handheld electric mixer.

Pour the lotion into sterilized jars. You can use sterilized canning jars if you have them on hand. I keep a jar on the bathroom counter and one in the refrigerator. The lotion will keep for up to 6 weeks in the refrigerator.