37 Luxurious DIY Lotion Recipes, homemade and freshly served
37 Luxurious DIY Lotion Recipes

Want to learn how to make lotion? Perhaps you already know how to make it and want to try out some new lotion recipes, scents and ingredient combos? We tested lots of lotion recipe ideas and found 37 we love, all with complete step by step tutorials. Mix up one or more of these ideas for a spa day at home, make a few for DIY Christmas gifts, make some more to keep on hand for yourself. Whether you are looking for calming, relaxing lavender lotion to help you go to sleep, calamine or green tea to soothe skin or heavenly mixtures with rose or chocolate, we have the lotion recipe for you here.

DIY Lotion Recipes

1. Silken Rose and Green Tea Lotion

humblebeeandme

Silken Rose and Green Tea Lotion, a natural skincare formula, quick enough to whip up before a shower

This yummy homemade lotion smells so amazing, it makes a perfect gift idea for her. When I needed a quick Mother’s Day gift idea because I wanted to give something extra to Mom along with the gift card I bought, I tried making this lotion. Cute as can be in a tiny mason jar, it looked great with a simple pink ribbon tied around it and some rose petal soap I found at the dollar store.

2. Chamomile & Elder Sensitive Skin Lotion

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Chamomile & Elder Sensitive Skin Lotion, simple enough to make on a weeknight and the kind of product people ask to borrow

Suffering from breakouts or dry, irritated, aged, red skin? Try using chamomile oil mixed into lotion and I just found the perfect recipe out there. Check out this Chamomile & Elder Sensitive Skin Lotion from The Nerdy Wife. Spoon your lotion into a jar or other storage container and you’re done!

3. Rose Hibiscus Whipped Body Butter

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Rose Hibiscus Whipped Body Butter, easy to scale up into a bigger batch to share and the kind of product people ask to borrow

The Rose Hibiscus Whipped Body Butter is absolutely divine! Both of these flowers are absolutely beautiful and fragrant in their living form. And this simple DIY absolutely smells great and a breeze to make. Read on the full tutorial from Poppy Talk.

4. DIY Lotion Bars

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DIY Lotion Bars, a natural skincare formula, simple enough to make on a weeknight and the lotion that gets requested by name

Want to learn how to make DIY lotion bars at home like the amazing ones you find at Lush stores? So did I, so I went on the hunt for the best tutorial to show me how to make them. This Youtube video is awesome, and if you follow the step by step instructions, you will have lots of inexpensive but luxurious DIY lotion bars in no time. The best copycat recipe there is, you have to try this one.

5. Simple Homemade Lotion

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Simple Homemade Lotion, low effort once the ingredients are measured out and something worth keeping by the sink permanently

I made lotion using this recipe with a few tweaks and love it! I wanted it a bit heavier than regular lotion because my skin needs more hydration and it worked perfectly. Start making your own by following the simple instructions from Oh The Things We’ll Make.

7. Whipped Magnesium Lotion

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Whipped Magnesium Lotion, forgiving enough to adjust the scent as you go and something worth keeping by the sink permanently

I have been using a magnesium spray but it is hard to remember to put it on along with lotion and the spray is normally cold so it isn’t very pleasant. This recipe sounds exactly what my family needs with current health issues. Totally going to try this!

8. Heavenly Cocoa Lotion

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Heavenly Cocoa Lotion, a natural skincare formula, quick to mix with nothing more than a bowl and a spoon

Discover the amazing hydration that comes from using a true nutrient-rich body lotion. And if you like silky, creamy, cocoa and vanilla scented things, you should make this Heavenly Cocoa Lotion. I will be making this over the long weekend.

9. Lavender & Honeyquat Lotion

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Lavender & Honeyquat Lotion, cheap enough to test a new scent without waste and the kind of present a friend actually uses up

Are you looking for a new lotion recipe? I found this recipe from The Soap Queen called Lavender and Honeyquat Lotion that is simply amazing. It’s also made with moringa seed oil, rosehip seed oil, and shea butter. That mixture creates a thick lotion that absorbs quickly into the skin and leaves it feeling soft and silky.

10. Lavender Lotion Bars

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Lavender Lotion Bars, simple enough to make on a weeknight and the kind of present a friend actually uses up

Lavender lotion bars are made with just a few ingredients but they offer long lasting protection for dry, cracked heels, rough elbows, and calloused hands. These calming lavender lotion bars are quick to make and so super easy. Plus they are amazing. Soothing, not greasy, and just the right consistency.

11. Lavender Grapefruit Whipped Coconut Oil Lotion

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Lavender Grapefruit Whipped Coconut Oil Lotion, a natural skincare formula, quick enough to finish before it needs reheating

12. Homemade All Natural Pumpkin Spice Lotion

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Homemade All Natural Pumpkin Spice Lotion, quick enough to whip up before a shower and the lotion that gets requested by name

13. Soothing Homemade Baby Lotion

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Soothing Homemade Baby Lotion, quick enough to finish before it needs reheating and the lotion that gets requested by name

14. Non-Greasy Lotion

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Non-Greasy Lotion, a natural skincare formula, budget friendly using ingredients already in the pantry

15. DIY Texas Cedarwood Hand Lotion

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DIY Texas Cedarwood Hand Lotion, simple enough for a first batch with basic tools and the lotion that gets requested by name

18. Best Homemade Lotion

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Best Homemade Lotion, budget friendly using ingredients already in the pantry and the kind of product people ask to borrow

19. DIY Mint Chocolate Chip Body Butter

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DIY Mint Chocolate Chip Body Butter, a natural skincare formula, easy to scale up into a bigger batch to share

20. Aloe Vera and Coconut Oil Hand Lotion

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Aloe Vera and Coconut Oil Hand Lotion, simple enough to make on a weeknight and the kind of present a friend actually uses up

21. DIY Itch Relief Solid Lotion

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DIY Itch Relief Solid Lotion, forgiving enough to adjust the scent as you go and softness that lasts long after washing hands

22. 4-Ingredient Vanilla Almond Body Lotion

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4-Ingredient Vanilla Almond Body Lotion, a natural skincare formula, quick to mix with nothing more than a bowl and a spoon

23. DIY Organic Baby Lotion

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DIY Organic Baby Lotion, cheap enough to test a new scent without waste and a lotion that smells better than anything bought

24. Vanilla Bean Winter Lotion Bar

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Vanilla Bean Winter Lotion Bar, simple enough to make on a weeknight and the kind of present a friend actually uses up

25. Whipped Body Butter

theprairiehomestead

Whipped Body Butter, a natural skincare formula, flexible enough to swap in whatever oils are on hand

26. Sultry Jasmine Lotion

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Sultry Jasmine Lotion, easy to keep in a small container for weeks at a time and the lotion that gets requested by name

28. Luxurious Homemade Lotion

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Luxurious Homemade Lotion, quick enough to finish before it needs reheating and the lotion that gets requested by name

29. Gingerbread Body Lotion

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Gingerbread Body Lotion, a natural skincare formula, simple enough for a first batch with basic tools

30. DIY Eczema Lotion

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DIY Eczema Lotion, simple enough for a first batch with basic tools and a fragrance that beats anything from a shelf

31. Dandelion Magnesium Lotion

thenerdyfarmwife

Dandelion Magnesium Lotion, easy to scale up into a bigger batch to share and the kind of product people ask to borrow

32. Homemade Calming Lotion With Lavender

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Homemade Calming Lotion With Lavender, a natural skincare formula, easy to scale up into a bigger batch to share

33. Easy Beeswax Lotion

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Easy Beeswax Lotion, low effort once the ingredients are measured out and a texture that feels like a spa treatment at home

34. Homemade Peppermint Body Butter

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Homemade Peppermint Body Butter, forgiving enough to adjust the scent as you go and the lotion that gets requested by name

35. Dandelion-Infused Hand Lotion

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Dandelion-Infused Hand Lotion, a natural skincare formula, quick to mix with nothing more than a bowl and a spoon

36. Moisturizing Shea Butter Lotion

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Moisturizing Shea Butter Lotion, cheap enough to test a new scent without waste and the lotion that gets requested by name

37. Two-Ingredient Baby Lotion

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Two-Ingredient Baby Lotion, simple enough to make on a weeknight and the kind of present a friend actually uses up

DIY Lotion Recipes - How To Make Homemade Lotion - Natural Body and Skincare Recipe Ideas - Use Essential Oils, Coconut and Avocado and Shea Butter, Goats Milk, Lavender, Peppermint - Non Greasy and Whipped Versions for Dry Skin, Face and Body

Stephanie Hicks | DIY JOY

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Stephanie

Since I lover experiments, I’ve alwaysnloved to create, paint, as well as cook and style food. I feel in love with DIY as soon as I discovered it and could not have been more excited when I learned I could share projects with people around the world. Taking photos is a passion of mine, as is design and painting with oils. I love holidays and celebrations, crafting cute little gifts and serving up at least one new recipe I am excited about.

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