How to Make Professional Lotion at Home | Beginner Recipe Explained
Learn how to make lotion from scratch with this beginner-friendly recipe. Step-by-step instructions, explanations, substitutions, and tips.
Servings: 240 grams
Cost: $5
Ingredients
Heat Phase
- 188.4 g | 78.5% Distilled Water
- 7.2 g | 3% Vegetable Glycerin
Oil Phase
- 19.2 g | 8% Sweet Almond Oil
- 4.8 g | 2% Shea Butter
- 12 g | 5% Emulsifying Wax
- 4.8 g | 2% Stearic Acid
Cool Down Phase
- 2.4 g | 1% Fragrance Oil
- 1.2 g | 0.5% Germall Plus (Preservative)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Your Workspace
Sanitize tools, containers, and utensilsUse a digital scale for accuracyWork in a clean environmentStep 2: Heat the Water Phase
Weigh distilled water and vegetable glycerin into a heat-safe container. Heat in a double boiler.Step 3: Heat the Oil Phase
In a separate heat-safe container, combine:Heat until fully melted.Sweet almond oil, Shea butter, Emulsifying wax, and Stearic acidStep 4: Combine and Emulsify
Slowly pour the hot water phase into the hot oil phase.Blend using an immersion blender in short bursts.Step 5: Cool Down Phase
Once the lotion cools to below 120°F (49°C), add:Fragrance oil and Germall PlusBlend briefly to fully incorporate.Step 6: Cool, Bottle, and Label
Allow the lotion to cool completely, then transfer to sanitized containers. Label with name and date.