After-Sun Aloe Lotion Recipe (Lightweight, Cooling + Non-Greasy)
After spending time in the sun, your skin needs lightweight hydration—not a heavy, greasy cream that sits on top.This DIY after sun lotion with aloe vera is designed to cool, hydrate, and absorb quickly into the skin. It uses simple, beginner-friendly ingredients to create a smooth, non-greasy lotion that feels refreshing on sun-exposed skin.Whether you're new to making skincare or want a fast, reliable summer formula, this recipe is easy to follow and gives consistent results.
Servings: 226 g
Cost: $5
Ingredients
- 133.3 g Distilled Water
- 45.2 g Aloe Gel
- 6.8 g Glycerin
- 18.1 g Jojoba Oil
- 4.5 g Cocoa Butter
- 11.3 g Emulsifying Wax NF
- 4.5 g Cetyl Alcohol
- 1.1 g Liquid Germall Plus
- 1.1 g Fragrance (optional)
Instructions
- Water Phase Place your distilled water and vegetable glycerin in a heat-safe container. We are going to heat water + glycerin to 160–170°F. (I like to just put in the same double boiler as the oil phase).
- Oil Phase Heat oils, butter, wax, and cetyl alcohol to 160–170°F
- EmulsifyCombine phases and blend for 1–2 minutes until smooth with an immersion blender.
- Cool Down Once below 122°F, add aloe, preservative, panthenol (if using) and fragrance (optional)
- Place lotion into your bottle. Let it cool before you add the lid to your bottle