DIY Lotion Dots: Easy Mini Lotion Bars Recipe
Lotion dots are one of the easiest ways to make solid skincare that is both practical and effective. They are mess-free, easy to use, and melt directly into the skin on contact.This recipe builds on a well-balanced butter formula and adds a small amount of beeswax to improve stability in warmer temperatures—without sacrificing that smooth, melt-on-contact feel.
Servings: 150 grams
Cost: $5
Ingredients
- 63 g Cocoa Butter
- 52.5 g Mango Butter
- 9 g Apricot Kernel Oil
- 7.5 g Jojoba Oil
- 7.5 g Beeswax
- 3 g Arrowroot Powder
- 3 g Fragrance Oil
- 1.5 g Vitamin E Oil
Instructions
Melt the Butters and Beeswax
In a heat-safe container, melt cocoa butter, mango butter, and beeswax using a double boiler. You will want to be mixing while the butters and beeswax is melting.Remove from Heat
Remove from double boiler and wipe container off. Since this recipe does not have a preservative, we do not want any water being introduced to the lotion dots. Let the mixture cool slightly before adding other ingredients.Add Liquid Ingredients
Stir in apricot kernel oil, jojoba oil, vitamin E oil, and fragrance oil.Add Arrowroot Powder
Mix thoroughly to prevent clumping. It is going to take a while for the arrowroot powder to mix in, trust me you have time because this takes forever to cool.Add Mica Powder
Split your lotion dots mixture into separate containers for adding colorant. I am using two colors but you can use as many as you would like.Let Them Set
Allow the lotion dots to fully harden at room temperature or in the fridge.Unmold and Package
Once cooled, unmold the lotion dots. I found pulling the sides of the mold, really loosens the dots up. Store in a sealed container.