Do-It-Yourself: Make Your Own Lotion

by Crystal on December 08, 2010

A Sonoma’s Garden shows you how to make your own lotion. Plus, she has free downloadable labels you can print out and stick on jars to give this as gifts!

Her blog was new to me and I had so much fun looking at some of her other posts. If you have a chance, be sure to check out: How to Make An Easy Winter Hand Salve, How to Make Homemade Chapstick and How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent.

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  • Emily Johnson December 08, 2010 at 12:23 pm

    Just a warning: the recipe does not work if you substitute beeswax for emulsifying wax (which has chemical ingredients). I’m trying to make an all-natural lotion (i.e. no chemicals) and haven’t yet found a good recipe with JUST beeswax (no Borax either because that’s not good for sensitive skin). I’m trying a new recipe today though, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed!

  • Gina December 08, 2010 at 12:31 pm

    This site and the recipes are wonderful! Thank you for posting!

  • Kendra @ A Sonoma Garden December 08, 2010 at 06:14 pm

    Thank you Crystal for linking to my site! Emily, you can use beeswax, however you will need to use a stick blender to mix it so that it won’t separate. It takes longer and is a bit messier to do that, however worth it if you prefer beeswax.

  • Ashley turner December 21, 2010 at 07:05 am

    do you know if you can use coconut oil instead of olive oil?

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