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    Home ยป Wellness Tips ยป DIY Skincare

    Hot Chocolate DIY Lotion Bar Recipe: Simple Homemade Lotion Bars

    Pinterest image with text: hot chocolate lotion bars and one in process image
    Pinterest image with text- hot chocolate lotion bars scattered around with chocolate chips and one silicone mold
    Pinterest image with text: two homemade lotion bars on parchment paper with three more behind them with measuring spoons

    Only five ingredients in this DIY lotion bar recipe and they smell amazing! These simple, homemade lotion bars are nourishing and help repair dry skin while giving you a hint of chocolate indulgence.

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    The DIY hot chocolate lotion bars are solid at room temperature but melt on your skin. They make a thoughtful homemade gift for neighbors, friends & family.

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    So many of us are looking to keep our skin silky and soft during the winter months and we rely on store-bought “natural” creams. When in reality, making your own DIY lotion is far cheaper, safer and works even better!

    The downside is that sometimes being in a rush, people don’t always want to dip their fingers into a jar of greasy lotion. Which is where this DIY lotions bar recipe can help!

    Homemade lotion bars are often less greasy, they hold together, and they can be applied directly to your skin and then placed back into a container.

    Who The DIY Lotion Bar Recipe Is For Moms Who...

    • don't have time to run errands because they're busy with kids
    • want to reduce or eliminate chemicals in their skincare routine
    • like to give thoughtful gifts but not spend a lot
    • want silky soft skin!

    Making Your Own Is Cost-Effective

    I love making homemade gifts for my friends, family, and even teacher appreciation (spa baskets seem to be the biggest hit)! However, if you have 10 people to make gifts for, making them each a full jar of homemade body butter with beeswax can get a bit expensive.

    You could always split it up, but you probably won’t. However, this DIY lotion bar recipe makes a bulk batch which makes them perfect for gifts!

    This past Christmas I made up little gift packs that included:

    • A lip chap
    • A bath bomb
    • These DIY chocolate lotion bars
    • Gift card for coffee

    They were super cute, and everyone loved them. Plus, they were cheap to make which was a huge win!

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    DIY's Save Time For Mamas

    I have yet to meet a mama who has extra time on her hands (wouldn’t that be nice?). This is why I dislike DIY skincare recipes that take too long.

    These homemade hot chocolate lotion bars though are super simple. Combine the ingredients, melt, pour, sit. That's all you do!

    And since I have little girls who mimic my every move, I love that this DIY lotion bar recipe makes more than just a jar. Each of my girls gets their own homemade lotion bar and we all put our lotion on together.

    And because chocolate is the theme of February it was only fitting that I find a way to work a heavenly chocolate smell into them.

    Texture Of The Bars

    These homemade hot chocolate lotion bars are the perfect winter staple. They settle up firm when you make them and not greasy. Thus, this makes packaging them simple.

    However, thanks to the coconut oil in the recipe, once they're pressed onto your skin the DIY lotion bar begins to melt. All the nourishment onto your legs to keep your skin hydrated and none on your hands creating a big mess.

    Will The Chocolate Color Stain My Legs?

    This was something I was concerned with myself! In short- no. They will not create a tint to your skin even though the homemade lotion bars are oil-based.

    That said, one thing to keep in mind and this applies to all homemade body butters or DIY lotions is that they need a couple of minutes to absorb into the skin!

    Thus, rub the DIY lotion bar onto your legs and then let it sit for 2-3 minutes before throwing pants on. Because homemade lotion bars are oil-based, they will stain your clothes if you repeatedly throw pants on immediately after.

    Don’t forget to pin this DIY Lotion Bars Recipe!

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    Diy lotion bars, three stacked and tied with string, two more behind it and some in a silicone mold
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    Hot Chocolate Lotion Bars

    Only five ingredients in this DIY lotion bars recipe and they smell amazing! These simple, homemade lotion bars are nourishing and help repair dry skin while giving you a hint of chocolate indulgence. The DIY hot chocolate lotion bars are solid at room temperature but melt on your skin.
    Keyword DIY lotion bars, homemade lotion bars, lotion bar recipe
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
    1 day day
    Total Time 1 day day 25 minutes minutes
    Servings 8 squares
    Author fitasamamabear

    Equipment

    • Glass Jar
    • Silicone Molds

    Ingredients

    • ยฝ cup beeswax
    • ยฝ cup cacao butter
    • ยฝ cup coconut oil
    • 1 tbs cacao powder
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

    Instructions

    • In a double boiler- or glass jar in a small pot of water- combine the first three ingredients and bring the water to a rolling boil.
      Homemade lotion bars in process image
    • Melt all the ingredients in the jar and whisk frequently.
    • Once melted, remove from heat and whisk in the cacao and cinnamon until no clumps remain.
      Homemade lotion bars in process image
    • Pour into silicone molds and let sit on the counter for twenty-four hours to firm up.

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    Notes

    Not sure where to buy the ingredients? Here's a list of my favorite brands and where to grab them.

    Whipping up your DIY lotion bars can be a super simple way to start rocking some DIY beauty products. Plus, these hot chocolate lotion bars smell heavenly and only contain five ingredients.

    They mom and kid-approved. What better way to start reducing chemicals than by making something you use all the time?

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      Best DIY Shaving Cream (Nourishing!)
    • Glass jar with DIY leave in conditioner in it on a wooden board with a linen behind it.
      Homemade Leave In Conditioner [3 Ingredients]
    • Metal tin with homemade deodorant in it and a blue linen behind it.
      All Natural Homemade Deodorant
    • Small bottle with homemade face toner in it with cotton pads, calendula, and a linen around it.
      Homemade Face Toner with Calendula

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    Comments

    1. Tammy

      July 09, 2020 at 6:56 pm

      5 stars
      I canโ€™t wait to try these recipes out! They look so easy yet, will be a fabulous addition to my DIY projects! Thank you so very much for sharing them with me!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear

        July 10, 2020 at 3:11 pm

        Aw yay! Honestly they're blissful- the smell is wonderful! I made them and gave them out for Christmas last year and everyone loved them ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    2. Stephanie

      December 24, 2024 at 2:23 am

      Can I use cocoa powder instead of cocoa?

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear

        December 30, 2024 at 2:28 pm

        Hey Stephanie! Yep you can, it will result in a darker color also.

        Reply
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