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
Equipment
- Scale
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
Prepare Your Workspace
Sanitize tools, containers, and utensilsUse a digital scale for accuracyWork in a clean environmentHeat the Water Phase
Weigh distilled water and vegetable glycerin into a heat-safe container. Heat in a double boiler.Heat the Oil Phase
In a separate heat-safe container, combine:Heat until fully melted.Sweet almond oil, Shea butter, Emulsifying wax, and Stearic acidCombine and Emulsify
Slowly pour the hot water phase into the hot oil phase.Blend using an immersion blender in short bursts.Cool Down Phase
Once the lotion cools to below 120°F (49°C), add:Fragrance oil and Germall PlusBlend briefly to fully incorporate.Cool, Bottle, and Label
Allow the lotion to cool completely, then transfer to sanitized containers. Label with name and date.