Silky Body Lotion Recipe Silky Body Lotion Recipe

Silky Body Lotion Recipe

This lotion whips up light and fluffy and is packed full of moisturizing butters and oils to soak into your skin.

By Michael A Crooks Aug 13, 2025

Yield: 7 Jars

Est Time: 1 Hour

Level: Moderate

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Directions

Step 1

To 32 oz. microwave-safe measuring cup, add water. Set aside.

Step 2

To larger microwave-safe measuring cup, add emulsifying wax, stearic acid, meadowfoam seed oil, shorea and tucuma butters. Heat in microwave until waxes have completely melted.

Step 3

Heat water from Step 1 for two minutes in microwave. Slowly pour into hot oil/wax mixture.

Step 4

Using a hand mixer, begin to blend for 5 minutes. Place bowl in refrigerator for 30-45 minutes until it starts to harden around the edges.

Step 5

Whip until product thickens, scraping sides with spatula. Add Vitamin E, fragrance and preservative. Whip for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 6

Fill jars to approximately 7 oz. each by weight. Divide any extra lotion between the jars. Apply lids.

Step 7

Label product accordingly.

To Use

To Use: Apply to skin as often as desired. 

Tags: Lotion Making