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3 Ingredient DIY Lotion Recipe

Use this ultra-simple, three-ingredient DIY lotion recipe to help nourish your skin and keep it silky smooth!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 d
Total Time
1 d 25 mins
Servings: 1 small jar

Ingredients

  • ⅛ cup shea butter
  • 1.5 tablespoons almond oil
  • 1 tablespoon beeswax or just under
  • 5 drops Lemon essential oil optional

Instructions

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  1. In a small glass jar, place the butter, oil and beeswax. Bring a small pot of water (about an inch) to a rolling boil and place the jar in it. Heat the ingredients until everything is completely melted (especially that beeswax!).
  2. Remove the jar from the heat and whisk in the essential oil.
  3. If using unfiltered beeswax, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer while pouring it into a holding container.
  4. Let sit on the counter for 24 hours to firm up and the use frequently to show your feet some love!

Notes

  • Check out a list of my favorite brands for DIY ingredients here. And if using essential oils you can grab kid-safe ones from Plant Therapy.
  • Check out a list of my favorite brands for DIY ingredients here. And if using essential oils you can grab kid-safe ones from Plant Therapy.
  • brands for DIY ingredients here.
  • Plant Therapy
  • Remember that using a full tablespoon of beeswax will make the lotion firm up more. Using just under will keep it softer.
  • Remember that using a full tablespoon of beeswax will make the lotion firm up more. Using just under will keep it softer.