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Homemade vanilla lotion in a jar with a red lid on the side and vanilla bean behind it.
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Easy Homemade Vanilla Lotion

An easy DIY recipe, this homemade vanilla lotion contains only six ingredients. A homemade body lotion to help nourish dry skin. Made with natural ingredients this DIY body lotion works well on your legs especially- and it's perfect for kids
Keyword homemade vanilla lotion
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
1 day
Total Time 1 day 30 minutes
Servings 1 small jar
Author Shelby Stover
Cost $3.50

Equipment

  • Double boiler or mason jar
  • small mason jars to store
  • Mini Whisk

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Coconut oil measured solid
  • 1 tablespoon shea butter
  • 1.5 tablespoons beeswax
  • 1 tablespoon jojoba oil
  • ¼ teaspoon jojoba oil
  • 1-2 vanilla bean or 20 drops vanilla essential oil

Instructions

  • In a heat-proof jar or double boiler, combine all ingredients except vanilla.
    glass jar with ingredients for diy lotion
  • If using vanilla bean, slice the bean and scrape out the vanilla into the jar. Then, slice the bean into smaller pieces and place it in the jar.
  • Place the jar into a small pot of water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir often until everything is melted and combined (about twelve minutes). Let sit in boiling water for another ten-fifteen minutes to infuse vanilla.
  • Remove from heat. Pour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a small glass jar. If using essential oils, add the oils now and stir to combine.
    small glass jar with homemade lotion and a small mesh sieve on top straining vanilla bean
  • Let sit on the counter for twenty-four hours to harden.

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Notes

Not sure where to get DIY ingredients? Here are my favorite brands and places to purchase.