Homemade Coconut Oil Lotion Recipe

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A few years ago, I got a big jar of Coconut Oil in the mail and it was just staring at me on the counter…waiting to be used. So, I decided it was time for me to try out this idea. This homemade coconut oil lotion recipe is really simple and only takes two ingredients. The recipe works great for arms and legs and a little goes a long way. We’ve been making this lotion for years now and it’s our favorite!

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Homemade Coconut Oil Lotion Recipe

Have you ever looked at the lotions at the store and wished there was something simple that you could whip up at home?

There is! And today I’m going to show you exactly how to make your own homemade Coconut Oil Lotion recipe with just 2 very simple ingredients.

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Before we get started I have to talk to you about the basics

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is pretty amazing. Seriously! It’s incredible how one little thing can have so many amazing benefits. Here are some facts: (Click the image to make it more easily readable.)

Amazing Coconut Oil

Alright, let’s get back to lotion making…

Homemade Coconut Oil Lotion Recipe

What you need:

Ingredients for Coconut Oil Lotion

Here’s what you need, a mixer, the oil, the vitamin E, and a bowl! You could also use a stand mixer but I didn’t feel like cleaning mine. The hand mixer works just fine!

If you do not want your lotion to be slightly coconut scented, use an Expeller Pressed Coconut Oil and not an Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. As I mentioned above, I get my Expeller Pressed Coconut Oil from Azure Standard. I like to order the big gallon container and it lasts a long time!

If you want to add essential oils as well for a beautiful scent or for their added helpful properties, I highly recommend Rocky Mountain Oils. I’ve been ordering with them for years and have always been so happy with the quality, and you can’t be the price and the free shipping!

Lavender Essential Oil, Ylang Ylang Essential Oil, or Geranium Essential Oil are my favorite additions to this recipe.

— Want great lotion recipe that works well in a hand pump? Check out this Homemade Lotion tutorial!

Raw Coconut Oil

How to Make Homemade Coconut Oil Lotion

Measure out your coconut oil and add the vitamin E and essential oils. (If desired.)

The above is my before shot. See how the oil is kind of lumpy and clumpy? That will change soon!

Mixing Coconut Oil

Begin whipping your coconut oil with your hand mixer (or stand mixer). This will remove all those clumps and lumps and allow the lotion to get really smooth. This picture was after about 2 minutes. (And I have no idea why it’s sideways!)

Whipping Coconut Oil Into Lotion

You will want to mix for a few minutes total to be sure that the entire mixture is perfectly smooth.

Whipped Coconut Oil

Here’s what it should look like after mixing the homemade coconut oil lotion.

Coconut Oil Lotion

I put my Coconut Oil Lotion recipe in a jar with a plastic screw-on lid to store on my bathroom counter. You can get the lids in a bunch of fun colors from Amazon.

Like I said above, a little goes a long way with this lotion! If you want to complete your homemade creams collection you will also want to check out my post on homemade Vaseline!

–Need more lotion recipes to try? Here are some great Easy Homemade Lotion Recipes that I’ve put together so you have plenty to pick from.

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Homemade Cream Lotion

Perhaps you are looking to make something a little different than the basic Coconut Oil Lotion. I’ve got you covered! Here are a few of my favorite simple variations to this recipe.

Whipped Honey Coconut Oil Lotion

  • 1 cup Coconut Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vitamin E
  • 1 tablespoon Raw Honey (softened)

Combine ingredients following the instructions for the basic coconut oil lotion outlined above. Add the honey along with the vitamin e oil.

Sweet Citrus Coconut Oil Lotion

Combine ingredients following the instructions for the basic coconut oil lotion outlined above. Add the orange essential oil along with the vitamin e oil.

Sleepytime Lavender Coconut Oil Lotion

Combine ingredients following the instructions for the basic coconut oil lotion outlined above. Add the lavender essential oil along with the vitamin e oil.

Peppermint Coconut Oil Lotion

Combine ingredients following the instructions for the basic coconut oil lotion outlined above. Add the peppermint essential oil along with the vitamin e oil. This lotion is especially nice when rubbed into your feet!

Using Lotion

Tips and Tricks for Making  and Using Coconut Oil Lotion

  • Add a little beeswax to your coconut oil lotion to give it a little bit of a firmer feel and to help make it slightly less greasy. Be sure and add melted beeswax and add it when you add in your Vitamin E oil.
  • I’ve found that I prefer this lotion on my arms and legs. I also like to use it on my face before I go to bed. It can be slightly greasy.
  • The texture of this coconut oil lotion is very smooth and light. If you mixed it long enough it shouldn’t have any clumps and should be very silky.
  • Coconut Oil will melt over 76 degrees so be sure and store your lotion in a cool, dry place. For this reason, I call this my winter lotion because I know it won’t melt in my home in the winter. In the summer I prefer Homemade Shea Butter Lotion or my Homemade Lotion Bars.
  • As I mentioned above, you can always add various essential oils to this lotion as well. Do not use anything that will cause phototoxicity.
  • I’ve found that the more that you use this Coconut Oil Lotion, the less greasy it tends to be on your skin. I’m not sure if the skin just begins to absorb it better but that’s what I’ve noticed!

Homemade Coconut Oil Recipes

Other DIY projects to make with coconut oil:

 

Coconut Oil Lotion Recipe


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  1. I have been using coconut oil by itself for our lotion now for years. What does the Vit. E do to improve it?

  2. Vitamin E is an excellent moisturizer and is also a great antioxidant.

  3. I love all things coconut oil. I’ve always done the lazy method and just scooped it out of the tub right onto my person. But this looks simple enough. Thanks for sharing!

  4. What will happen to it when the temp reaches 76 degrees? Will the lotion melt into oil? My coconut oil is liquid about half the time…

  5. I have used coconut oil, shea butter, and vitamin E each on their own as my sole moisturizer, but none with complete success. The coconut oil soaked in quickly but eventually left my skin feeling dry, the shea butter coated my skin well but seemed to just sit on top and feel greasy. A few months ago I started blending 1 part shea butter, 1 part coconut oil, a few drops of jojoba oil, and a few drops of my jasmine and patchouli essential oils. It has been my magic potion lotion so far. I actually just ordered a 5 lb bag of shea butter to whip up some more.

  6. I make my own lotion, too. My has shea butter, coconut oil and calendula infused oil. It’s amazing on my son’s eczema. Do you find coconut oil, on it’s own, to be greasy? My body butter is greasy, but great for super dry skin. There is a local shop that makes the best all natural lotion. I wish I could duplicate it. lol

    1. I do find that coconut oil is greasy on it’s own but I just totally love it for and “after shaving” lotion and an after-sun lotion. It’s not something I’d normally keep on my hands though. I have a different lotion that I use that includes beeswax and shea butter and it’s much less greasy.

      1. What is the less greasy recipe for lotion containing beeswax and shea butter? I have found that the coconut oil and vitamin E mixture turns to liquid in my hand!

        1. I have made my own recipe using Shea butter, cocoa butter, Jojoba oil, arrow root (that helps it bind together and makes it less greasy), and essential oil of your choice. My family really likes it. I have even mixed it with some lotion that was given to me that was store bought and very thin, and it has done really well.

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        1. I love coconut oil so much I have started a small business and cannot keep up making the lotions and the body scrubs as well-the lotion-I use coconut oil, beeswax in the bead form-vit e and cornstarch-it is to die for and your skin feels moisturized and so soft—Please email me if you would like me to send you some! Wendy

          1. I would love to try some of your Coconut moisturiser could you let me know how to go about it Cheers Jan

          2. Hi Wendy,

            That sounds wonderful.Could I get your recipe, I would live to try the lotion and body scrub.

            Sincerely,

            Maricar

          3. I’m interested in your lotion. I’m just starting to learn all about making my own things and am very excited!

          4. Hi Wendy, I would love the recipe of the lotion and body scrub. I’ve also begin to make my own things. Can’t wait to get started. Thanks

          5. That’s why it’s a good idea to add melted beeswax. Your lotion will be thick and creamy and will not go soft unless you heat it.k

  8. I love this!!! I love frugal. I have an August Adventure into Saving Money Tips and Frugal Recipes. I’d love to see this and other posts linked. People seemed to be getting this link mixed up with my regular Thursday Food Fest and I’d really like to see some money saving ideas! Thanks, Sarah

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  10. I have HORRIBLE red itchy patches on the front and backs of my upper thighs. Do you think this may work for me? I was using straight coconut oil (Trader Joes brand) for a couple of days and it works to relieve the itching during the day, but at night, I still wake up itching! Also, the coconut oil has not taken the red out of these patches….Any ideas for that? Thanks!!! 🙂

    1. Have you tried calendula? Good for calming “angry” skin. Also, you might research topical zinc or colloidal silver. Or consult a holistic practitioner – sometimes persistent skin irritations are an early sign that something you are eating doesn’t agree with your body, or something is just out of balance with your personal Eco-system…

    2. Hi. I had a similar issue, it was the WORST. I learned, through lots of loving advice, that my problem was likely diet-related. I changed my diet significantly for 6 weeks, and it CHANGED MY LIFE. Seriously. I would recommend the following videos: Forks over Knives (you can find this on nexflix, at whole foods, or on amazon and BN), and I would suggest reading Eat to Live (Joel Fuhrman). There is nothing unhealthy about the eating plans, and both have additional benefits like: better sleep, happier, calmer living, and lookin’ really good. If you are suffering, try the change in diet for 6 weeks and see what happens. You will be amazed. Also, I would HIGHLY recommend the book SPARK by John Ratey. It is a wonderful book about the science of exercise. It is shocking how closely related diet/exercise/health/happiness are related. Lastly, LOVE my coconut oil and can’t wait to try the whipped vitamin e/coconut/shea version.

      1. I had one last thought… If the redness continues, consider that you might have a food allergy. Gluten (wheat protein), dairy, soy, etc. are often associated with food allergies or food sensitivities. Again, if rashy-redness continues, it really could be food-related. Another video to watch is called Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead (also on Netflix). I didn’t suggest this before because it involves juice-fasting, which some doctors consider dangerous and unproductive because it isn’t sustainable. But, it’s very interesting to watch because 2 people on the video were cured of significant rashes and other ailments because they changed their diet. Check it out if you have some time.

  11. This looks way too easy! is it really that simple? I will have to try and part with some of my tropical traditions coconut oil to try it, lol. Still have my giveaway up through Friday, just in case you want to win some,lol. Cannot get enough coconut oil!

  12. I mixed equal parts of Coconut Oil & Aloe Vera Gel, and then whip it up with my hand mixer. It has a cooling effect, that I just love. It is wonderful as an After Sun Moisturizer. Of course, I use it year round.

  13. i dont like coconut smell or anything about it anything eles i could use to make lotion i am a hand lotion freak i use it everywhere eles to but i am putting it on my hands all the time help thanks

  14. How does one blend the beeswax into the coconut/Vitamin E oil lotion? Dropping in beeswax pellets before mixing? Or melting the beeswax then adding it to the mixture? How much beeswax should be used? Thanks!!

      1. Very interesting blog, thanksforsharing. How long does the whipped coconut lotion keep for? Just thinking about quantities to make as I don’t like waste.

    1. I melt this beeswax over a double boiler and then immediately pour it into the whipped coconut oil and whip it about another 10 minutes-I use a kitchenaid mixer-Have fun

  15. adding some essential oil (my favorite would be from doTERRA) that would be awesome. Think I will do this for Christmas there is still time.

  16. I actually did something like this as part of a DIY Christmas gift spa set this year. The only difference is I added baby lotion (the lavender scented one) and used Vitamin E cream instead of capsules. The baby lotion really helped with the greasiness. It smells so fantastic!

    1. We tried this but it still smelled like baby lotion, which I couldn’t get past. I would not recommend this version.

      1. Since there is not water you don’t have to worry about bacteria or mold. Shelf life depends on how fresh the ingredients are that you used.

  17. I also want to try this, already have my extra virgin coconut oil(solid, not liquid) I saw baby lotion with she butter in it, would ?that work along with vitamine E

    1. I think I mentioned it in the post but this recipe is a little greasy since it’s straight up oil. You could add in a little shea or cocoa butter to make it a little better. I just don’t use this recipe on my hands.

  18. I use my coconut oil (same as I use for cooking!) for hand lotion when I’m working in the kitchen. The pros are that it doesn’t get come off easily if my hands get a little wet, so it’s more persistent; if it gets in my food as I’m cooking, no big deal (cause it is food); and I think it has anti-fungal properties to help prevent nail infections that I tend to get if I wear rubber gloves. The only con is that (as you said) it is greasy – have to use just a little bit, rub it in well, and take care not to get it on my clothes. I am anxious to try some of the suggestions here… Thanks!

  19. I’m new to coconut oil goodness…….and just made some lotion last night…I noticed today after putting it on my face, that it got a strange smell after a short period of time….do you think I could fragrance it a bit with vanilla? I wasn’t pleased with the vanilla/jojoba oil mixture at the store and thought maybe just vanilla extract or vanilla from a bean mixed into the coconut might work?

    1. Yes, you can get vanilla essential oil that you could add to it. I actually prefer using a non-expeller pressed coconut oil so mine still smells like coconut 🙂

      1. I did get the non-expeller pressed…and it smelled really good when I put it on…it was just after an hour or two on my skin it doesn’t smell so nice 🙁 Maybe I have weirdo skin 🙂

        1. also…sorry…the only vanilla oil they had was mixed with jojoba, and it didn’t smell much like vanilla at all I didn’t think 🙁

  20. I absolutely love Coconut Oil on its own as a moisturizer. However, I’ve had problems before with recipes using Coconut Oil that harden once I mix them up since Coconut Oil is a solid at room temperature (especially during the winter months). Does this recipe retain that whipped texture no matter the temperature, or does it harden as well?

  21. Hi girls! I am a new fan of coconut oil; i made this recipe and i started to use it..especially for my circles around my eyes..i have a question, like if i will use it daily when i will see some results? thanks.

  22. Hello, I have sensitive/ oily skin but I haven’t been able to find a face moisturizer that doesn’t have a bunch of chemicals. Would this recipe be too rich for someone’s face? My neck is starting to show signs of aging too, would it also be ok for that too?

  23. hey, im planning on making some today with beeswax. ive never used it before, so im curious how it worked for you, and how much you used? i have tiny beeswax beads that i guess ill just throw in while im whipping the oil? thanks for any advice!

    1. I haven’t had to use the beeswax in there yet, I like just the plain coconut oil. I would use just a few teaspoons of beeswax and I would melt them first, and then add then to the oil when you whip it.

  24. I am definitely going to try this? I don’t have vitamin e though. Does it really make a difference in the lotion? Be sure to check out my blog too!

  25. Hello, I made this a couple days ago and it quickly hardened up, so I rewhipped it….stayed soft a day and is hard again. What am I doing wrong? I am storing in a mason jar and my house is average temp…

  26. I have very oily skin and have noticed in the past certain natural things DO change scent because of the excessive oil in the skin, my dermatologist also agreed with my assessment.

  27. Hi Merissa,
    I have a 100% pure pro vitamin e oil at home. But it has 28000 IU…would that one work? How much of it would I have to put in? It seems REALLY sticky (just the oil by itself).

        1. I’m not quite sure what an E Cord Tablet is…is that just Vitamin E in tablet form? If so, yes, I just squeeze out the oil into the mix. You don’t have to use Beeswax in this recipe, it’s just an option to make it thicker. We do not use it because we like the coconut oil lotion plain 🙂

  28. Don’t want to get to personal here….but I had read that you can use coconut oil “all” over and that it can help prevent yeast infections. It works for me.

  29. I just made this recipe and have a few problems and questions. I used my stand mixer and mixed it fir well over 7 mins and its still had a lot of small lumps, Is this ok,normal? Should I have mixed longer and on max speed? Also when I took a tiny bit off the beater it melted instantly. Is it supposed to be like that? Any and all help would be most welcomed. Thanks so much!!!

  30. I made some using baby lotion, vitamin E oil and vaseline…..its ok but like you i feels its pretty greasy. So my next try i plan to use coconut oil, a smaller amount of vitamin e oil and cut that with almond oil which is a bit lighter weight than vaseline. I also make an oil that i use on my face that is a mixture of olive oil, castor oil and lavender oil. It just soaks right into my face at night.

  31. Love this, but i have a few questions. I have dermititis and roscea on my face so I have to be careful what i use on my face. i saw positive results for excema on here but has anyone had luck with the other issues?
    Also, i have started making my own magnesium lotion but its very watery still. could i add the coconut oil mix to the mag lotion to thicken it up and add even more benefits?

  32. Thank you for the amazing recipe for the lotion!!! I love coconut oil, and have just recently been using it a lot lately. My question to you is how do you remove the oil build up from your undergarments. I have read so many blogs praising natural oils and their effectiveness, which I agree. However no one seems to talk about the excess oil your skin hasn’t absorbed, that makes it way onto your bra, leaving its mark. Is there a particular remedy you use to absorb the oil from your garments? Woolite is great but its not removing that excess oil. Any suggestions???

    1. This may sound a little crazy but after about a year and a half of using coconut oil as a lotion I’ve noticed my skin absorbs it better. I used to only wear it in the summer on the parts of my skin that were exposed like arms and legs but now I put it on all over and it absorbs really well…I’m not sure what the difference is! For getting oil stains out of clothing I’ve had good luck using BioKleen’s BacOut product.

      1. The best thing I have found to remove grease from clothing is Dawn dishwashing liquid. Just put it on the oil spot before washing and the oil will come right out in the wash. If you have already washed and dried in dryer it has probably set in and will not come out. Hope this helps.

  33. I cannot find Vit. E capsules (dry powder). How much do I mix and how many of the softgels or the liquid Vit E with the coconut oil?

  34. I have whipped mine before but didn’t do it nearly as long and it became hard again. I will have to try this again for a longer time in the mixer.

    I use straight coconut oil on my face an it has never looked better. I use a mix of olive oil, coconut oil and tea tree oil on my feet.

    BTW, coconut oil is great for a toothpaste! Just coconut oil, baking soda, sea salt and a bit of mint extract. I also make it for my dogs with chicken bullion instead of mint and no salt.

  35. Hi there,

    Can this lotion be used in a pump bottle? I am a massage therapist and looking to have a lotion like this in a pump bottle. It would have to be thin enough to be pumped. Thoughts?

  36. Hi all! Such great info here…Thanks for sharing. I see the graphic near the top of this post that says that expeller processed coconut oil doesn’t have many benefits…is this true?! This is what I have been buying and using as a moisturizer for ages but I have not heard this before. Not a fan of coconut smell. Does anyone have more info in this regard? Many thanks!

  37. Add in some lavender essential oil and it makes a wonderful bedtime moisturizer! The combination of the lavender and coconut scents smell delicious.

  38. use small amounts of coconut oil and better to apply right after the shower
    makes great sugar scrubs and salt scrubs! use it daily head to my toes

  39. I make a lotion exactly like this and also use it as a mousse in my hair. It works great and my hair has never been so healthy.

  40. There are 102 comments and I haven’t read through them all, so I apologise is you have already been asked this question. How do you store this in summer – it’s winter here so it will stay relatively solid but in summer my coconut oil is usually liquid. Just wondering how you store it because I don’t fancy going to the fridge for my moisturiser every day!
    Thanks

    1. I usually just use in a liquid state in the summer but you could always store it in the fridge to keep it solid (and bonus…it would cool you off! ) 🙂

  41. I have wanted to get the organic virgin coconut oil from costco, but I didn’t have enough this paycheck to do so, so I bought what assume is expelled pressed stuff, and I attempted to make a different kind of lotion than you demonstrated above. How do you get it to be creamy like that in a few of the pictures you have? You had mentioned that, it will liquify and harden off an on. Thanks!

  42. I purchased Trader Joe’s Organic Virgin Coconut Oil. Mixed 1 cup of coconut oil + 1tsp vitamin E + 2 drops of essential oil for 15 minutes with a hand mixer but it never “whipped” – just liquified. Should I refrigerate the resulting liquid and try whipping it again? Any suggestions?

    1. It sounds like it’s probably too warm in your house. Coconut oil will liquify over 75 degrees so I generally make this lotion in the winter and the Lotion Bars in the summer. You can stick it in the fridge but likely would have the same results when whipping it again.

      1. Thanks so much for this post. I had the same problem when trying to whip mine last night. I added jojoba oil instead of vitamin E b/c its what I had in the house. Along with a few drops of lavender. I have been using coconut oil right out of the container as lotion. I think I will give the lotion bars a try. It is the middle of the Summer here, I think its just to warm in the house to keep it as a solid form. As I read other posts about it being to greasy. I agree it was a bit greasy when I first switched over to just coconut oil. After about two weeks my skin now quickly absorbs the oil. I love it my skin is super soft. I even use on my hair and face. For my face its a mix of olive and coconut oil. Thanks again for the post!

  43. Awesome! I’m surprised by the length of shelf-life too! I use Coconut oil for many many things, and this lotion is the next one. Thankyou.

  44. Vitamin E can be expensive. Sunflower or Pumpkin Oils are high in Vitamin E. Sunflower Seed oil is high in vitamins A, D and E. Pumpkin Seed oil contain minerals that include iron, zinc, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, magnesium and vitamins include A, B, C, E, and K.

  45. Thanks for the recipe. I usually add Lavender essential oil to coconut oil to moisturize my skin. Next time I think I’ll try adding Vitamin E too.

  46. I love how simple this recipe is! 😀 I have a whole ton of coconut oil hanging out in my kitchen. Just need the hand mixer and some vitamin E now! 😛

  47. Loved this idea!! But how would you get the lotion whipped texture from an oil? Because when my coconut oil gets to warm it turns back into a liquid. will this happen with the homemade lotion?

    1. Yes, it will always turn back to a liquid if kept over 75 degrees. If you want to keep it in the whipped state you will have to make sure it stays in a cool dark area or in the fridge. You can always re-whip if it melts 🙂

  48. This is great! I love using coconut oil, but I’ve never tried adding vitamin E- I’ll have to try this out!

  49. I add the pink baby lotion to mine because I like the scent of it. I use about equal amounts of the coconut oil and baby lotion and vitamin E creme in a jar. It is wonderful!

  50. Hi I bought the organic coconut oil and its quite thick, I used the recipe but after 7 minutes of beating it isnt thick at all just very runny! not sure why! I have put it in the fridge hoping that will harden it a little
    I still like it and have put it on my hands and face its a little oily as you said at first thanx

      1. Ok thats good! I have it in the fridge, when i need it I put it on the bench for a while and then its fine to use
        thank you!

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  52. Hi, this may sound silly, but I only have tiny vit e capsules. Do I have to somehow open them up or can I just blend them up as is? Any tips? Thank you!

  53. Many thanks, with that I can convert to metric system. It is 225 g aprox. Just in case someone else needs the convertion.

  54. I have been using this for two weeks and my face is dry when I put my make-up on! Any suggestions for me?

  55. I tried this same lotion recipe from another site in December and have been using it every day. I love it! I had the same problem when I made it as far as it being too oily. I tried a little on my hand and it instantly turned to liquid. I use coconut oil, vitamin e liquid and rose essential oil so the entire thing is pretty much oils in whipped form. To combat the oil I added a few teaspoons of cornstarch (start with a little and add more as needed) and it cut WAY back on the oil factor. The cornstarch thickens the mixture and helps the oil absorb into your skin rather than sitting on top! I will agree with everyone that said the more you use it the faster it absorbs. Mine stays whipped all the time (my house is usually under 70 degrees) but if it gets soft just pop it in the fridge for a little while! The one complaint I have is that mine has little lumps of coconut oil in it. I strain mine to get the bigger lumps out but there’s still tiny beads in there that are too small to remove. Anyone else have this issue?

  56. HELP,, I tried to make the coconut oil body butter, but mine would not get firm.. I poured it into the jar instead of spooning it in.

    What did I do wrong’

    1. It’s hard to make this lotion in the summer if your home is over 75 degrees which is the melting point of coconut oil. I would suggest either adding in a firmer component like Shea Butter or making Lotion Bars instead for summer.

  57. I was excited to notice you recommend Tropical Traditions. This of is is my favorite coconut oil. I love the history of this company and their continued contributions to sustainability. Thanks so much for your recipe.

  58. Pls is there a particular type of vit E, A, C use for cream making or is it same as the once we buy in pharmacies.

  59. I use coconut oil every day. Love it. Thanks for the tip about adding vitamin E. I also really like the idea of whipping it into a lotion and putting it into little jars… would make a great gift.

  60. I love coconut oil; and while I have been using it on my skin straight out of the jar I was thinking that this looked a bit easier to use. I’ll have to try this.

  61. What a wonderful idea!! We love using coconut oil for so many things, but I have never thought to make it into lotion. I’m happy to hear you eventually stop having it so greasy once you use it for a while since coconut oil can be greasy. Sharing with my followers. Thanks for linking up with Inspire Me Monday. I hope you have a blessed week!!

  62. Love it! You lotion recipe looks pretty easy to make, so I think I might try it! I have a jar of coconut oil in the pantry that I need to use up and would never thought to make lotion! I tweeted it out and pinned also:) Thank you for sharing with us at Friday Favorites. If you get a moment, I would love for you to share this at Wonderful Wednesday at Must Love Home. Right now we have a $40 PayPal cash giveaway going on thru 4/30. Please stop by and enter! Have a great week and Hugs – Christine at Must Love Home

  63. I’m pretty sure I need to make this!

    I would LOVE for you to share this with my Facebook Group.

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

  64. I make a similar recipe but, mine has cocoa butter…Thanks for sharing at the inspiration spotlight party. Shared

  65. I have not tried this yet but I have made some moisturiser for my face just using coconut oil and essential oils, the coconut oil came hard I had to melt it down waited for it to cool I put it in a tub and it hardened again will this not happen with this recipe? How do I keep it as a lotion and not have it harden or melt?

    1. Anything with coconut oil will harden if kept in a very cool area, coconut oil’s melting point is 75 degrees so if you keep your lotion right around that temp it should help it stay a little softer. Add in another soft component might help as well such as jojoba oil or even shea butter.

      1. Thank you I keep it in the dressing table with my make up, house is normally warm too il have to find somewhere else or try the Shea butter

  66. Hello -first of all I love your blog. I’m having trouble keeping my coconut lotion or actually any of my beauty products from separating. If I keep it in the frig.it hardens. Then starts melting and separating. I used to do many of the same things your doing now when.my babies were babies. It was the “hippie era”. Now I’m a great grandma!!!! Oh,how I miss those days. Nursing my babies,my animals, cooking and making everything from scratch. Now I read about it! Keep up the great work, don’t ever get discouraged. Thank-you. God bless

    1. Hi Arlene, Coconut Oil is a tricky one because it’s melting point is 75 degrees. I try and keep mine in a cool dark cupboard or try adding a little beeswax to it when I’m making a product to help keep it more firm.

  67. Could you melt the coconut to blend it with the vitamin e? How many capsules did you use in each batch? Also, could you mix it in a blender instead of a mixer?

    1. I didn’t have a problem getting the vitamin e to blend with the coconut oil since it will be nice and creamy when you whip it. I used one teaspoon of vitamin e with each batch. You could mix it in a blender but I don’t think it would whip well (would probably stick to the sides).

  68. Hi I love making homemade lotions and body butter and I must say they are great but one thing I found out using to much bees wax can be well not so good ,so if you never used bees wax use a few pellets to start -FLOWER BELL

    1. It would depend on the temp of your home. Coconut Oil is at it’s best between about 70 and 74 degrees, any warmer or cooler than that and you may not be able to pump.

  69. How did you use the vitamin E capsules? Did you melt them before mixing or did you just throw them in while mixing and they dissolve on their own? Also how many did you use?

  70. Is it important tp use vit e oil ..as i dont have it.. can i use almond oil instead as thats easy to find ..

    1. What would you use? I’m sure it depends on the oils. Citrus oils possible might cause issues? I’ve not had any problems, however, I don’t add essential oils in this recipe.

  71. I found that 1 bottle of baby lotion, 1 jar of vitamin e cream and 1 cup of coconut oil works well and makes enough to fill 2 mason jars. I love the scent of baby lotion and the vitamin e cream makes it nice and rich too.

  72. My coconut oil has little tiny rick like pieces in it. How can you make this smooth again? I realize those pieces have somthing to do with the product melting and resolidifying in transit.

  73. Hi merissa,
    Thank you so much for all the awesome recipes…
    Just wondering if you can give me ideas about the coconut oil lotion is that possible to keep it creamy even summer time instead of oil ? what preservative is good for longer shelf life? By the way can I used a pure creamy honey ?
    Looking forward for your help 🙏 stay safe.

  74. Hi Merissa

    I am going to make some lotion with Coconut oil, vitamin E oil and raw honey.

    I was going to add some beeswax too which I have bought in pellets. How much beeswax should I add and should I omit the raw honey and replace it with the beeswax or can I add both?

  75. Great recipes! For anyone concerned about greasiness, just apply this in the shower and rinse off the residue. Similar to using the body conditioners sold at LUSH. You can apply body powder after you have towel dried to reduce any further greasiness 🙂

  76. Hello, I hope that you are well! Do you happen to have any suggestions for body lotion or creme containing aloe vera? I have the aloe vera gel and was wanting to incorporate it with coco butter and coconut oil, possibly shea butter as well, but not quite sure how.
    Thanks
    DE

  77. Hi I love ur recetas .I make my face loción from beef bones .and I love it . Ur is easiest one. You r the best god bless u 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  78. Hi Merissa,
    Pronounce doesn’t take orders right now, could you please recommend me another source for vitamin E oil? The choice on internet is overwhelming and I am not sure I will buy the right one.
    Thank you !

    1. I would put in no more than a teaspoon at a time to see if it gets to your desired thickness. It can always be re-heated and whipped again if you need to add more.

  79. I love the Lotion you made with Coconut oil and Lavender oil. I am from India and we always have used Coconut oil in it’s purest form, from the time of our birth. Our Parents rub coconut oil on our little bodies as our daily massage, till we are 4 yrs old. I used it on my kids too!
    All people in India massage their head with warm coconut oil and keep it on for some hours before we shower. It’s good for the head and hair. That’s what keeps your skin from ageing. I wanted to ask you how do you make Shea butter?
    Thank you once again for your info.