Comments on: How to Make Natural Lotion Bars (Recipe + Variations)

By: Wendy Marshall

Wendy Marshall — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 03:10:57 +0000

shayandcompany.com. If you live in Portland, OR, you can drop into their store. They have various versions of coconut oil and butters, including refined with no odor. Their website goes into great detail on origin and quality.

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 03:01:20 +0000

In reply to Audrey. You could try replacing 1 TBSP of the coconut oil with argan oil. It will make the bars a little softer so you may need a little more beeswax.

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 02:35:06 +0000

In reply to Lynn. You rub them on your skin.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:58:11 +0000

How do you use these lotion bars

By: Audrey

Audrey — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 01:22:00 +0000

How would I add argan oil to this recipe?

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 22:24:42 +0000

In reply to Dominique. The consistency would probably be to firm to work well in a jar. Both shea butter and coconut oil have a shelf life of about 2-3 years as long as they're stored away from heat and light, so the lotion bars should last at least a year. The natural bacteria on skin will likely reduce their shelf life some.

By: Dominique

Dominique — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 02:08:58 +0000

In reply to Jamie Larrison.

How long will this lotion (with the vitamin e) in a jar last then? A few months? Just made them again. Thanks!

By: Kathy Marsden

Kathy Marsden — Fri, 19 May 2023 14:48:04 +0000

I have used this as a basis for a lotion bar to apply before swimming to protect from chlorine and pool chemicals. Very successful. I added 1/8 t clay, sodium ascorbate, liposomal vit c, calendula tincture, atlas cedar essential oil, pine essential oil, substitute 2 T castor oil 2 T shea. I apply to all areas of skin except scalp. Shower immediately after swimming with a good soap. Spray skin with sodium ascorbate.

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 23:51:50 +0000

In reply to Aimee. If you live in a warmer climate or have a warmer home you may need to use more beeswax to firm the bars.

By: Aimee

Aimee — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 23:45:03 +0000

In reply to Wellness Mama.

I followed the recipe to the t and ended up with what can only be compared to cold bacon grease. I do not recommend this recipe.

By: Roslyn M Ambler

Roslyn M Ambler — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:26:05 +0000

Dearest Katie, I am a grandmother of 70 and have been using this recipe of yours (with slap-dash variations because I never ‘measure’ anything) for over 10 years now I think. Cannot recall when I started to make them. However, I do recall reading how beeswax had so many useful healing uses. We had our own beehives so could harvest our own wax. Your bars are excellent, especially with regard to but not exclusive to:
1. Mosquito bites : relieves itching within a few seconds (and we live in South Africa, mean mozzies here!)
2. Any and all insect bites, whether they burn, itch, blister, hurt, you name it – this recipe relieves instantly.
3. Pimples, bumps, boils, nappy rash, sores of any variety and/or description – try it and if it doesn’t work for your particular ailment, revert to your own.
Thank you again for this marvelous and oft used recipe.

By: Aisha Anwar

Aisha Anwar — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 21:34:31 +0000

In reply to Ray.

I’ve frozen mine up to 1.5 years (well sealed) no problems!

By: Aisha Anwar

Aisha Anwar — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 21:33:40 +0000

In reply to Liz.

Have been making your recipe for YEARS! I just wanted to thank you for sharing it. My custom mix is to blend in some calendula essential oil towards the end and sometimes calendula petals as well. 🙂

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:14:37 +0000

In reply to Dominique. Vitamin E is an antioxidant to extend the shelf life of the lotion bar and keep it from going rancid as quickly. Jojoba is great for the skin but it doesn't delay oxidation like Vitamin E does.

By: Dominique

Dominique — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:35:46 +0000

My aunt made these and gave some to me for my baby son who was having eczema issues for a few months when he was about 6-7 months. After using steroid cream to “zap” the eczema flare-ups, this lotion helped keep it from coming back and he hasn’t had any recurrence in months! I also loved using it myself. I’m now going to try and make some — can I use jojoba oil instead of vit E oil?

By: Laurie

Laurie — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 13:55:42 +0000

In reply to Arochelle. Im down for the deodorant lesson as well!

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 23:11:50 +0000

In reply to Kate. Just FYI, years later for whoever happens to read this, citrus essential oils (EOs) generally have a low flashpoint, and the temperature of the base has to be below the flashpoint of the EO when you mix it in or the EO will burn off, so to speak, and leave you with little to no discernible scent. A professional supplier will provide the flashpoint of its oils (and IFRA usage rates). If that's not the issue, keep in mind that citrus oils (such as grapefruit) are often used as top notes because they usually dissipate quickly and have to be grounded with middle and/or base notes (e.g., violet or ginger), which may also serve to complement or mask the scent of the base oil (or butter, wax, etc.) somewhat, esp. if the EO is naturally strong or "skin-friendly" (i.e., has a high usage rate), but choosing a complementary scent is the best option, I think (barring refined or deodorized bases).

By: Ray

Ray — Wed, 19 May 2021 03:55:01 +0000

In reply to Cathy. Thank you for the recipe! Do you think storing these in the freezer is best for long term use? I made them just for me and it'll take me some time to use them all!

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 12 May 2021 15:09:53 +0000

In reply to Cathy. If I wanna use goat milk soap in them too how would I adjust the recipe?

By: Julia

Julia — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:25:06 +0000

In reply to Tracy. There are a lot of oils in this recipe. This makes your hands greasy true, but it also prevents mold. A water based lotion is less greasy, but has the tendency to become moldy, especially if you leave it in your house on warm summer days. I prefer the greasy lotion. I put it on right before slipping rubber gloves on for washing dishes, or if I'm just going to sit an watch TV for a half hour or so. Gives time for the oils to soak in and I don't have to touch anything.