How to Make Your Own Lilac Lotion
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Want to enjoy the scent of lilacs long after the season is over? Here’s how to make your own Lilac Lotion using simple ingredients!
How to Make Your Own Lilac Lotion
If there’s a product that I absolutely love making a homemade version of, it’s lotion. Store-bought skin products aren’t budget-friendly and contain harmful additives and preservatives (such as parabens, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances).
I have shared various homemade lotion recipes in the past, so feel free to check them out. And, believe me, making your own lotion isn’t as hard as you think. If you love the smell of lilacs (as much as I do), then this homemade lilac lotion recipe is a must-try for you!
Ingredients in Lilac Lotion
To make your own homemade lilac lotion, you will need 2 sets of ingredients (1 for the infused oil and 1 for the lotion) and a few other materials.
Ingredients for Infused Oil:
- 1 cup fresh or dried lilacs
- 1 cup avocado oil
Ingredients for Lotion:
- ½ cup infused lilac oil
- ¼ cup shea butter
- ¼ cup beeswax pellets
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon purple mica powder (optional)
Materials:
- Glass jar
- Strainer mason jar lid (optional) or a regular strainer
- Mixer
Instructions on How to Make Your Own Lilac Lotion
Add your flowers into a glass jar. Pour the oil over the flowers to make sure they are fully covered. Then cover the jar with a lid and leave for 2-4 weeks to infuse the oil.
TIP! Shake the jar every day to ensure the leaves are fully covered in oil.
After the infusion period, strain the oil. In a double boiler or a heat-safe bowl set over a pot of simmering water, melt the beeswax pellets, shea butter, and the infused oil together.
Once it is fully melted, set aside in the fridge until it is solid, which is about an hour or so. Mix with a hand mixer until it is fluffy and has a whipped consistency, just like in the photo above.
Add the mica powder. Be sure to mix it thoroughly until you get the color you like. Finally, pour the mixture into small glass jars.
Can you make your own scented lotion?
Definitely! You can use any type of essential oil you like to create your own unique scented lotion at home. Some popular choices include lavender, rose, chamomile, and peppermint. Just don’t use oils that can cause phototoxicity. (ie: lemon oil)
What are the benefits of using homemade lotion?
Making your own homemade lotion means you can control the ingredients in it (use natural and less harmful ones), save money, be eco-friendly, and customize your creation.
Tips on Making Your Homemade Lotion
- You can use any type of oil you like in this recipe, such as olive oil, grapeseed oil, or avocado oil.
- You can also add other ingredients to your lotion, such as aloe vera gel, oatmeal, or honey.
- Store your lotion in a cool, dark place.
More Homemade Lotion Recipes
- Homemade Coconut Oil Lotion
- Homemade Glycerin Lotion Recipe for Face & Body
- Homemade Shea Butter Lotion
- Easy Homemade Lotion Recipes
- Homemade Aftershave Lotion
- Homemade Lotion Bars Tutorial
- Dried Lavender Body Lotion
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Do you make your own homemade lotion? What is your favorite scent? Let me know in the comment section.
Merissa has been blogging about and living the simple life since 2009 and has internationally published 2 books on the topic. You can read about Merissa’s journey from penniless to now on the About Page. You can send her a message any time from the Contact Page.
This blog post on How to Make Your Own Lilac Lotion was originally posted on Little House Living in August 2023.
