Homemade Shea Butter Lotion
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Homemade Shea Butter Lotion
During the winter and summer months, I love applying Shea Butter lotion. The smell is so nice and soothing, and the shea butter makes my skin so soft. Of course, I like to make a lot of my own body products, when I can, and Shea Butter Lotion is no exception to the rule. This recipe is so easy, you’ll be wondering why you’ve never made it before.
Homemade Shea Butter Lotion
What you need:
- 1 cup of Shea Butter
- 4 Tablespoons of Coconut Oil
- 5-10 drops of the essential oil of your choice (optional)
In a double boiler, combine the shea butter and the coconut oil, until they are completely melted. Stir with a silicone spatula until they are combined.
Pour the mixture into a large bowl, and mix with the essential oils, using the silicone spatula. Once the mixture reaches room temperature (you can speed this process up by placing it in the fridge for fifteen minutes), put it in a container with a lid for easy storing. I love using these twist on plastic lids for jars.
Only use a small amount of the homemade Shea Butter Lotion at a time, as a little will go a long way. This lotion will stay smooth and creamy is stored correctly, and keeps your skin so soft. This also makes a great gift to give for any holiday or birthday celebration!
I store mine in two small baby food jars. If you don’t have baby food jars, you can use a small mason jar. If you don’t have any extra jars, a small tupperware container will work, just be sure to find a lid that is airtight, so the lotion won’t dry out. Enjoy your homemade Shea Butter lotion, and your sure-to-be soft skin!
A few other homemade lotion recipes to try:
- How to Make Lotion
- Peppermint Lotion
- Coconut Oil Lotion
- Easy Homemade Lotion Recipes
- Dried Lavender Lotion Recipe
- Homemade Lotion Bars
Thanks Merissa for another great sounding skin care recipe! Definitely will give this a try. I too love creating my own recipes. I have to share with you two companies I order my ingredients from, “Essential Whole sale and lab ” & “Bramble Berry “. Excellent prices, for organic products ! ?
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Hi Marissa. Which she butter and coconut oil do you recommend? So many to choose from. Thanks- Cecilia
Hi Marissa. I found my answer from your posts. Thanks – Cecilia
Hi. Thank you for these awesome recipes. I was wondering if there was another type of butter or oil that could replace coconut oil as the base oil. Coconut oil breaks me out. Thank you for all you do.
You should be able to replace it with jojoba or sweet almond oil 🙂
I love our simple this is. Not only to make but simple and real ingredient. so pure!
Oh wow, this seems easy to make! And I already have all the necessary ingredients at home, so I don’t even have an excuse not to make this 🙂 Can you recommend any essential oil blends or your favourite EO to use in this recipe?
Thanks for sharing this at the Friday Favorites linky party! Hope to see you at the next party!
*Maisy
WE prefer to leave it unscented but a few drops of peppermint or sweet orange oil are fun to change it up.
I see! Sweet orange oil sound nice. Thank you for the fast response!
Can you use shee butter?
That looks like a great/simple recipe. Love essential oils in anything.
Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday.
I just love these homemade lotions.Pinning it!
Wow! This doesn’t look TOO complicated, lol! I might have to try it!
I love how easy this is! I want to make this asap! Thank you for sharing at celebrate It!
This looks like a really great recipe. I want to try it. Pinning for future use.
This is such an easy recipe and perfect to gift for Mother’s Day too! Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday. Pinned.
The formula for this lotion is simple and easy. When I went to your site I tried it. By following this guide I have successfully tested. It fits well with my skin, feels like the skin is always moist and the tone changes color clearly.
Hope you can share more about how to make creams or lipsticks or other home remedies.
Thank you very much!
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I am highly allergic to both Shea butter and cocoa butter. Is there something else I could use as an alternative? I would love to make my own lotions and soaps.
They may be harder to find and have a slightly different texture, but look for: Apricot Kernal Butter, Hemp Butter, or Mango Butter. I’ve used Mango Butter the most out of those 3 and it’s very nice.
Hi there, I have all the ingredients here. Thanks a bunch!
I’m really looking forward to this, but as in a post a little over two years ago, I’m a bit overwhelmed by all the shea butters online. I couldn’t find any recommendations on your site currently, so could you give me 2-3 that would be good to consider/purchase? Thanks!
I don’t have a particular brand of shea butter that I recommend, I just purchase unrefined shea butter on Amazon. I hope that helps! https://amzn.to/2Yaigdk
Love this recipe! Been using it for a few months now and it truly does great…I used lavender oil with it and I think it helped against our Louisiana “State Bird” Mosquitoes. 😉 I’m going to try with Lemongrass eucalyptus and peppermint also. Thanks
Hi,
quick question. Is the Vit. E absolutely necessary? I live in Germany and Vit. E is not cheap…..
thanks
nicki
love your blog!
No, it can be left out. It does help to preserve the lotion for a longer period of time but if you plan on using it quickly and making sure you don’t get water in it, it should last for a decent amount of time without the Vitamin E.
I’m leaving for my annual Girls trip soon, I’ll be flying to Florida, I’m wondering how stable this would be on a plane if it was to get to warm. I would like to make this to take as gift for my friends. Any information you can provide wot be great! Thanks
I would make the Lotion Bars recipe instead. They’ve worked better for me in warmer temps and you could make it in a small container: Homemade Lotion Bars Tutorial