I despise going to the store to shop. I would much rather hop on my computer and purchase what I need from Vitacost or Amazon.com. They ship it straight to my door as opposed to me loading four children in the van and trying to take them to the store by myself without incident.
There’s always an incident. It never fails.
One of the ways I avoid the store and save money is by making my own products. I make my own deodorant with ingredients already in my pantry. Cleaning supplies are a breeze with basic ingredients and essential oils. There are 7 essential oils that I believe everyone should have on hand at all times.
While deodorant is a necessity, sometimes you just need to pamper yourself. You need something that will help you relax and fall asleep. Something that will make your dry, flaking skin, soft and smooth. A natural product that will ease the achy muscles in your legs after running or your neck and shoulders after a stressful day. Maybe even something that will give you that little pick me up in the morning to get the day started or in the afternoon when you’d rather grab a candy bar and soda.
I’ve got just the thing for you.
Whipped body lotions. I’m sharing with you 5 amazing lotions with essential oils in their ingredients. It is super easy to whip up the base and add the oils as you go. They all work amazingly well.
Whipped Body Butter Recipes
Whipped Lotion Base
10 oz Shea Butter
4oz Almond or Grapeseed Oil or Avocado Oil
4oz Coconut Oil (solid form)
Whip in mixer until fluffy.
Leave plain for a wonderful body butter or add Young Living Essential Oils to achieve these great lotions.
Sleepy Time Lotion
1/2 cup of the base lotion
15 drops Cedarwood
15 drops Peace and Calming
15 drops Lavender oil
Amazing to use at night. I put it on my feet when I get into bed, and add my socks. It helps me sleep and moisturizers my feet!
Winter Skin Lotion
1/2 cup of the base lotion
8 drops Lavender
6 drops Melrose
8 drops Frankincense
6 drops Myrrh {You can use Melaleuca Alternifolia instead}
This was great for my itchy pregnant belly. It also helped with fading my stretch marks. My friend has had great success using on her son. No more eczema!
Ouch Relief Lotion
1/2 cup of the base lotion
10 drops of PanAway
8 drops of Lemongrass
10 drops of Valor
10 drops of Peppermint
This is perfect for lower back pains, soreness after running, neck and shoulder pain after a stressful day, and a pulled muscle. You don’t want to be without this lotion. It’s a great one to always have on hand.
Pick me up Lotion
1/2 cup of base
15 drops of Motivation
15 drops of En-R-Gee
15 drops of Peppermint
A great pick me up for those days when you just can’t keep up. Instead of grabbing for that candy bar and/or soda, apply some En-er-gee Lotion for a little pick me up.
Most of the oils included in the recipes are also included the Premium Starter Kit.
You can purchase the Premium Starter Kit here.
I hope that you have enjoyed the recipes of lotions using essential oils! After you make one, or all of them, come back and let me know how much you love them!
Mary @ The Encouraging Home says
Wow! What great information! Can’t wait to try some of these!!
Jan says
What wonderful recipes, Whitney – These would be great to give as gifts as well. I can´t wait to give them a try! 😉
Whitney at Beauty in the Mess says
Thanks, Jan! They definitely would. I used raw shea butter, so mine is really yellow. I love using them. I’ve even caught my husband using the Sleepytime a few nights. Enjoy!
Jerri Ann says
Do you think you could replace the almond/grapeseed with avocado or olive oil? that’s all I have and I’m in desperate need of some lotion! Also, if I went with the coconut oil as you suggested, why does it need to be melted when you’re also using more coconut oil in solid form? Just curious. Thanks!
Whitney at Beauty in the Mess says
You most definitely can use avocado or olive oil in replace of grapeseed/almond oil. I melted the coconut oil because the recipe called for a liquid oil and solid coconut oil. Using avocado oil with solid coconut oil sounds like a great lotion! Let me know how it turns out!!
Jennifer says
Can these lotions be applied anywhere? I would like to apply to hands often during the day.
Whitney at Beauty in the Mess says
Yes, Jennifer! I apply the lotion to my hands, stomach, feet, legs. The only one that you might want to be careful with on your hands is the Sleepytime lotion, but that’s just because Peace & Calming has citrus oil in it and citrus oils are photosensitive, so be careful in the sun. Have fun with it and make your own combinations! Let me know how it goes!
Lori Jo Mann says
LOVE LOVE LOVE these lotions. I’ve made the dry skin one, and the pain lotion. The dry sky lotion has been wonderful for mine and one of my daughter’s eczema. The Pain lotion has also been a big hit for my grown up boys — eases their aches and pains after working in the woods all day (we have logging company).
Amanda says
HI! Making this lotion for Christmas presents this year– do you know how much on batch makes? Also, when you say to let the melted coconut oil cool, do you mean after everything has been whipped together, or just to cool slightly before mixing? Thanks!
Whitney at Beauty in the Mess says
I made one batch of the base and was able to fill one pint mason jar for each recipe. Of course you could put them in smaller containers to make more. Definitely cool before mixing. If not, it will melt all the other “butters” and it doesn’t whip as well. I hope that helps! If you have other questions, let me know!
Lisa says
I have a child who is allergic to coconut as well as all nuts ( peanuts and tree nuts). What could be used instead of the solid coconut oil? I am having a hard time finding a nice recipe that we can use in our home. Thank you.
Whitney at Beauty in the Mess says
I’ve been trying to think of an option. I had no idea so many bases were nut related!! What about beef tallow, shea butter, or cocoa butter? Do you think any of those would work?
Alex Poole says
My question is, is there a way to control how oily it gets? I have tried to make lotions from Coconut Oil and Raw Shea Butter, but it comes out so oily that its almost like baby oil.
Thanks!
Whitney at Beauty in the Mess says
I haven’t had that happen with this one. It usually soaks in pretty easily unless I put too much on. A little bit seems to go a long way.
Michelle says
If the mixture is too oily, try Tapioca powder. This is available at most shops where you buy the butters & oils online. Start with a tablespoon or two. Thanks for the recipe!
Whitney at Beauty in the Mess says
That’s a GREAT idea! Thanks!!
Cris says
I make lotions bars and add 1-2 tbs of arrow root powder and it works great.
Allison says
Cocoa butter is a lot less oily than shea butter or kokum butter. Both are amazing and I use them way more often in my homemade products including my lotion bars so they absorb into the skin better and faster. I still add a bit of Shea because if it’s amazing skin healing properties. But I prefer the other two especially in lotion bars and lip balm.
Whitney at Beauty in the Mess says
I’ll have to try cocoa butter next time!! Thanks for that tip, Allison!!
Lori says
So do we use BOTH almond oil and coconut oil? Or just almond oil, or just coconut oil?
Whitney at Beauty in the Mess says
Hi, Lori!
Great question! The last time I made this, I used 4 Tablespoons Coconut Oil in solid form and 2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil. It worked out perfectly. So, both. I hope that helps!
Mary says
Can you please clarify direction for base? Do you melt oil? Then leave it cool? Are they all melted? Thanks!
Whitney at Beauty in the Mess says
Hi, Mary! It’s so easy.
10 oz Shea Butter
4oz Almond Oil, Grapeseed Oil, or Avocado Oil
4oz Coconut Oil (solid form not liquid, which is why this is great for winter!)
The first time I made it, I didn’t have a liquid oil, so I used 4 oz liquid coconut oil {cooled} in addition to the solid coconut oil. That’s really confusing, but that’s what I did. Last time I used avocado oil and it’s luxurious. I hope that makes sense! Enjoy!
Lorrel Greeson says
I am allergic to coconut. What could I use in It’s place?
Whitney at Beauty in the Mess says
You could use shea butter and avocado oil.
Books4Learning says
Thanks for these recipes. I will be trying some of them.
Kathie says
Do you have a recipe that will help to soothe or get rid of Lichen Sclerosus?
Whitney at Beauty in the Mess says
I don’t, Kathie, I’m sorry. If your regular doctor isn’t helping, I would consider seeing a Functional Medical Doctor to get to the root cause. The more I’ve researched different diagnosis’ for our family, the more I am seeing a link to the gut and gut health.
Jessa says
Thanks for this recipe. I tried making my base tonight and found it to be a little oilier than I wanted. Then, I am reading through the comments about melting the coconut oil. I used it in solid form but didn’t melt it. Once I started to whip it, it obviously liquified somewhat. I am looking back at your recipe and don’t see anything about melting. Would you mind clarifying? And, if I now let it sit, will it harden a bit more? It is more liquidy than I thought it would be. Thanks for your help.
Whitney at Beauty in the Mess says
I would only melt the coconut oil if you didn’t have Almond or Grapeseed Oil or Avocado Oil. I think when I wrote it the first time, I used solid coconut oil and liquid coconut oil because I didn’t have the other oils on hand. But I changed it because that was confusing. Since coconut oil liquefies when it’s warm, it could be that your room was above the temperature of it’s solid form. This lotion is pretty oily. I like to use it at night. During the Summer, I store it in our refrigerator, and that helps keep it more solid. I’ve been playing around with different ingredients to try and find a recipe that I love and can use during the day that absorbs really well while still moisturizing. I’m still working on that. I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Jessa says
Thanks. I have just put a fingertip amount on each hand and it is not too oily and I already notice that I don’t get the flake on my skin as I normally do. So, a little does go a long way. I realize you can’t treat it like regular lotion you get from the store. 🙂
Kelly says
I am starting to make my own skin care along with body washes and lotions. I cannot wait to get these a try but I know I’m going to fall in love!
Sheena says
I am new to essential oils but I need a better alternative than the nasty store chemicals which are giving my kids rashes. I am, however, frustrated that I dont see a shelf life for any of the lotions deodorants etc? The lotions you have listed here: what is the shelf life? Is the shelf life different because you are using different ingredients in each besides the base? We live out in the country 2 hours from the nearest store so making my own lotion etc is a necessity but I dont want anything to hurt my family if it takes us a while to get through them. Thank you for any information you can give me!
Kara says
Is the ounce measurement by weight or liquid? And, if liquid, how do you measure the solid coconut oil?
thanks
Andrea says
How long did you mix the combo for? Mine isn’t shipping :/
Whitney says
Not long. Just until mixed. I wonder if it’s too warm? Coconut oil is temperamental and doesn’t like to stay solid when it’s warm.
Senait Embaye says
Thanks. What is base lotions?
Whitney says
The base lotion is the first recipe. You make that and can either use it as is, or add the essential oils to recreate the different kinds of lotions.
Siromani says
I used 4 oz Coconut oil (solid form), 4 oz hemp seed oil and 10 oz Shea butter. I whipped it and it is runny. What should I do?
Whitney says
It sounds like the kitchen was too warm for the coconut oil. Try putting the container in the fridge for a bit and whip it again.
Bandi says
Can water or aloe vera be added to make it less greasy? If so, what amount would you recommend?
Whitney says
I’m honestly not sure. I would like to make a batch and experiment to make it less greasy though.
Shannon says
Hi! I have very dry skin on my hands. I’m a nurse and wash my hands about 9000 times a day. Ha! Anyway, the get so painful, especially in the winter. They crack and bleed. I’ve had trouble finding a lotion that doesn’t sting when they get really bad. I’m wanting to try your recipe, but my question is, have you ever tried putting a little vitamin E oil in your recipe? Just wondering how well that would work. Thanks!
Whitney says
I haven’t! That’s a really good idea though. This recipe is really good for use at night. It’s super greasy. I’m experimenting with a base that is less greasy but haven’t quite gotten there yet. I’ll post it when I do though!
Janel says
Can these lotion recipes be used in a bottle with a pump?
Whitney says
It’s greasy but really thick, so I probably wouldn’t.
Elaine says
Hi I’m having issues?with the smell of Shea butter , is there one without the smell? Can Mango butter be a good substitute? I have tried with Cocoa butter butter , lol prefer not to smell like I’ve been eating chocolate all day 🙂
Whitney says
I’ve never tried it with those, but it’s worth a try! Maybe try it with a small batch. Let me know what happens!
rather be unknown says
I will need the one for running it will be quiet helpful!
Souchester says
Haha!
Best body butter ever. Was very pleased with my first use, I will be making it again. Skin texture has improved and looks healthier. My daughter loves it too!
Thanks!