Moisturizing Body Lotion Recipe Moisturizing Body Lotion Recipe

Moisturizing Body Lotion Recipe

Make lotion from scratch with this recipe. The finished product soaks in quickly, smells fruity and florally, and moisturizes hands with a soft and...

Make lotion from scratch with this recipe. The finished product soaks in quickly, smells fruity and florally, and moisturizes hands with a soft and silky feel.

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By Michael A Crooks Aug 13, 2025

Yield: 6 Bottles

Est Time: 1 Hour

Level: Moderate

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Directions

Step 1

Add Olive Oil, Emulsifying Wax and Stearic Acid to metal pot and heat until liquid. Remove from heat.

Step 2

Add water to other metal pot and heat.

Step 3

When oil mixture and water are both around 125ºF, pour both into large measuring cup.

Step 4

Stick blend in small bursts until mixture is 120ºF.

Step 5

Add glycerin, preservative, fragrance and Vitamin E to mixture. Stick blend again.

Step 6

When mixture thickens slightly, pour 7.50 oz. by weight into each bottle.

Step 7

Allow to cool.

Step 8

Trim dip tubes and twist tops onto bottles.

Step 9

Label accordingly.

To Use

To Use: Apply to skin as often as desired.

Tags: Lotion Making