Body lotions are moisturizers for the body. They are thinner than the regular face creams and hence, can be spread easily over the larger areas of the body. Body lotions are easy to apply and are quickly absorbed by the skin as well. Body lotions are a must in the summers as the sun can dry the skin. Our body does need moisturizing throughout the year, however, and using a body lotion is a good way to provide moisture to the skin. Body lotions are not cheap and people spend thousands of bucks to meet their moisturizing needs. But, one simple fact is that the secret of a body lotion recipe comes from a simple recipe including a few natural ingredients. So, you can make one in the comfort of your home.
Here Are 6 Natural Homemade Body Lotion Recipes For Every Skin Type:
1. Deep Moisturizing Coconut Oil Body Lotion:
This amazing body lotion is ideal to use in the winters. The fragrance of this body lotion is extremely soothing and uplifts your mood. The light lotion is easily absorbed by the skin and provides your skin with the much-needed moisture (1).
List Of Ingredients
Half cup almond oil
A quarter cup of grated beeswax
1/4th cup of coconut oil
One tsp. Vitamin E oil
Two tbsp. Shea butter
Any essential oil
Method Of Preparation
Add all the ingredients in a glass jar. Place this glass jar in a double boiler so that the heat can help melt the ingredients. Stir it well. Add your favorite essential oil to the mixture for aroma. Now, your favorite body lotion is ready to use. Store it in a glass bottle and shake well before you use. This body lotion has long shelf life and can be used throughout the winter.
2. Roman Chamomile Body Lotion For Dry Skin:
This incredible body lotion is light and gets easily absorbed. It works effectively for dry skin and provides nourishment and moisture (2).
List Of Ingredients
250ml water
3tbsp grated beeswax
190ml vegetable oils that are good for dry skin such as evening primrose oil, sweet almond oil etc.
10-30 drops of essential oils such as Roman chamomile
One tsp. Vitamin E oil
Method Of Preparation
Heat the vegetable oils and beeswax mixture using a double boiler. Combine the mixture well and let it cool. Now, blend the water in a blender at a higher speed by carefully adding the cooled beeswax and oil mixture. Blend it until you get a creamy texture. You may even use a whisk or beat the mixture using a wooden spoon until you get a creamy lotion mixture. Now, add the essential oils and vitamin E oil, one after the other, carefully. Store this body lotion in a glass bottle.
3. Rejuvenating Avocado Oil Body Lotion:
Revitalizing essential oils along with a rich lotion base and avocado oil make a luxurious aromatic body lotion. The fragrance of this body lotion is exotic and splendid and can be used to apply after an evening bath. This sumptuous body lotion works effectively on the dry as well as mature skin (3).
List Of Ingredients
150ml rich lotion base
5ml rose water
5ml avocado oil
1tsp Monoi de Tahiti
10 drops patchouli oil
5 drops vanilla
5 drops rose water
5 drops Neroli oil
5 drops orange
Method Of Preparation
Pour the lotion base in a 250ml glass bottle. Slightly warm the bottle. Liquefy one tsp. of Monoi de Tahiti using the microwave and pour into the glass bottle. Shake it vigorously. Now, pour the rose water into the bottle. Shake it well. Lastly, add avocado oil and repeat the same. Carefully add all the essential oils, one by one, and close the cap before shaking it well. Your avocado oil body lotion is ready to use.
4. After Sun Body Lotion For Sunbathed Skin:
This refreshing body lotion works for dry and sensitive skin and can be used after sunbathing. Use this lotion sparingly as your skin might soak up too much of essential oil after being exposed to the sun (4).
List Of Ingredients
A rich lotion base- 150ml
Rose water-5ml
Infused Carrot seed oil- 5ml
Neroli oil- 5 drops
Sandalwood oil- 5 drops
Frankincense essential oil- 5 drops
Chamomile oil- 10 drops
Lavender oil- 5 drops
Method Of Preparation
Add the rich creamy lotion base into the 250ml glass bottle. Now, add rose water to the bottle and shake it well after closing the cap. Later, add carrot oil and shake it well. Finally, add the essential oils, one after the other, carefully. Shake vigorously after closing the lid until all the ingredients mix well.
5. Geranium And Coconut Oil Body Lotion:
Coconut oil smells great and serves as an incredible body lotion. You can use it directly as a body lotion or blend it with other ingredients to make it more effective (5).
List Of Ingredients
100ml virgin coconut oil
5 drops of geranium essential oil
5 drops of lavender essential oil
Method Of preparation:
Heat coconut oil mildly and add it in a glass bottle. Now, add the all the essential oils carefully, one after the other. Shake it vigorously until all the ingredients blend well. Your lotion is ready to use.
6. Sweet Almond And Lavender Body Lotion For Normal And Sensitive Skin:
This aromatic body lotion works especially well for people having sensitive and normal skin. It is light on the skin yet, highly effective (6).
List Of Ingredients
250ml water
3tbsp grated beeswax
190ml vegetable oils such as avocado oil and sweet almond oil
One tsp. Vitamin E oil
10-30 drops of lavender oil
Method Of Preparation
Heat the vegetable oils and grated beeswax in a double boiler and stir it until both the ingredients gel well. Make sure the mixture becomes cool. Now, add water into the blender. You have to blend it on a high speed by carefully adding the cooled beeswax and vegetable oil mixture slowly. Blend it well until the mixture emulsifies and forms into a thick lotion. Add vitamin E oil and essential oils, one by one, carefully. Mix it well and store it in a glass bottle.
