This homemade Honey Lemon Lotion Bars recipe is the perfect way to usher in spring and moisturize your dry winter skin with a safe and lush product. Often times the beauty products you buy at the store are more harmful for your skin than good. Using organic as much as you can will make it even safer for you. Since it is so simple to make them and so inexpensive to stock up on these for yourself or gifts it is worth the extra effort to get in the kitchen (yes the kitchen) and mix them up! This recipe uses loads of ingredients that are known to moisturize and condition skin so lets get started!
HONEY LEMON LOTION BARS
Supplies:
2 oz. Beeswax
1 Tbsp. Olive oil
1 Tbsp. Shea Butter
1 Tbsp. Coconut oil
2 Tbsp. Honey
10 drops Lemon essential oil
Directions:
Place beeswax, olive oil, and shea butter in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Stir frequently until melted.
Remove from heat and allow to cool for 3-4 minutes, until temperature has reduced but it hasn't yet begun to set.
Stir in coconut oil, honey, and lemon essential oil.
Pour into silicon mold, paper cups, or as I did this time- foil cupcake liners.
Allow to set completely, remove from mold or liner.
I keep mine refrigerated when not in use, will soften considerably in warmer temps- this is also very refreshing in the hot summer months.
To use: rub gently over skin, your body heat will warm up the lotion bar and leave a nice coating of moisture over your skin.
These honey lemon lotion bars are so easy to make and great for your skin. They are a perfect alternative to the many chemical laden lotions out there. You can easily add different essential oils for a preferred scent. Add these to a basket along with some of our other homemade beauty products, for a wonderful gift basket full of love!
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Eloquence
These look lovely! Did you have any issues with the honey separating from the rest of the ingredients though?
Katie
No problems with separation 🙂
MB Allen
When I made this recipe, the honey ended up being a sticky layer in the bottom of the mold after the bar hardened. I tried remelting the bar and stirring a bunch, then poured it back into the mold. I haven't checked it yet. Maybe the first time I didn't let it cool enough before adding the honey? Just wanted to share I had issues with separation too!
Katie
I wonder if the type of honey used makes a difference? Raw honey versus traditional "table" honey?
MB Allen
I used raw honey. Was the recipe developed using regular table honey?
Katie
I believe Jody did use regular table honey for this. That could make a big difference.
Nancy Keslin
love making my own bath and body products. thanks for sharing.
Jesica
Pinning! These looks like just what my dry skin wants. I've tried coconut oil on its own but it hasn't been enough for me, I've got to set aside some time to try out this recipe!
Bridget/The Recipe Wench
Mmmmm I can just imagine the scent. I'm tempted to make these -- you make it look so simple. Great to see you at the Inspire Me Mondays Link-Up. Have a wonderful weekend!