Today we are sharing a recipe for your own DIY Homemade Lotion Massage Bars. Have you ever tried these? They are so nice to have a really intriguing way to make your own lotion. We find these to be easier than trying to make your own liquid-like lotion. Forming them into a lotion bar also makes them very nice to give as a gift!
And that’s what we want to share for a gift anytime, but these heart-shaped versions for your sweetheart this season. Note: you can adapt the recipe for any shape and use any type of essential oil you desire for any occasion, season, version, etc.
I almost always use Lavender Essential Oil in my homemade personal skin care recipes. And that’s what we are sharing today. Lavender has so many amazing uses, including this list of 26 Amazing Reasons to Have Lavender Essential Oil on Hand.
This recipe below for lotion bars is yet Just.One.More.Incredible.Use.
There are many reasons beyond a heart-shaped handmade gift to make lotion bars….
It’s easy.
It’s frugal.
It’s a natural and a healthy alternative.
Here we go! Let’s get this made and enjoy. 🙂
Items and ingredients needed for DIY Homemade Lotion Massage Bars (with heart-shape and essential oils):
- 1 cup raw cocoa butter
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp. almond oil
- Lavender essential oil
- Wilton heart mold
Directions:
- Combine the butter and oils together in a small pot and heat on medium low until melted. Be sure not to boil.
- Place heart mold on a cookie sheet and pour melted butter into mold.
- Add the essential oils at this time. I would add 1- 3drops per slot, depending on how large the shapes are.
- Place mold into the fridge and allow it to completely cool, about 1 hour.
- Gently pop them out of the mold and store in an airtight container or the refrigerator.
- The bars will begin to melt in your hands if you hold them for too long, making them perfect for a nice warm oil massage.
Enjoy!
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- 1 cup raw cocoa butter
- ½ cup coconut oil
- ½ tsp. almond oil
- Lavender essential oil
- Wilton heart mold
- Combine the butter and oils together in a small pot and heat on medium low until melted. Be sure not to boil.
- Place heart mold on a cookie sheet and pour melted butter into mold.
- Add the essential oils at this time. I would add 1- 3drops per slot, depending on how large the shapes are.
- Place mold into the fridge and allow it to completely cool, about 1 hour
- Gently pop them out of the mold and store in an airtight container or the refrigerator. The bars will begin to melt in your hands if you hold them for too long, making them perfect for a nice warm oil massage.
DIY Perfection
Ive not made or tried them but would love to. I’d love to see you, just to see you. 🙂
Andrea
I was going to make these as a gift (they’re very cute!) – do you think they will be ok to give wrapped in small cellophane bags? or will they melt? thank you!
Tianna
Would Shea butter work just as well as cocoa butter?
Albina
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Ada
It’s a good idea to recreate at home. Or you can make a SPA corner in which you will relax. Also, you can read Theragun Pro review, which can complete such a room.