Homemade Aloe Vera Lotion
This aloe-based lotion is smooth and lighter than some options. Great for all skin types and even little ones!
Servings: 6.5 ounces
Equipment
- Blender, immersion blender, or hand blender (or stand mixer)
Ingredients
- ½ cup aloe vera gel
- 2 tsp beeswax pastilles
- ¼ cup sweet almond oil (or jojoba, or any other liquid oil)
- ½ tsp vitamin E oil (optional)
- 1 tsp shea butter (or mango butter, optional)
- 7 drops essential oils (optional)
- ½ tsp leucidal complete preservative (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the beeswax, oil, and shea butter (if using) in a double boiler or glass bowl over a pan of water.
- Remove from heat and pour into a blender or mason jar (if using an immersion blender). You can also use a stand mixer for this.
- Add the vitamin E (if using) and any essential oils.
- Let cool to room temperature. You want it to be room temperature and just barely starting to harden around the edges. This will help make sure that the lotion emulsifies correctly.
- Add the Leucidal complete to the aloe if using.
- Start blending on low using a blender or immersion blender. Very slowly, start adding room temperature aloe vera gel until incorporated. Use a spatula to wipe down the sides and re-blend a few times until fully incorporated.
- Store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to six weeks.
Notes
If your family goes through a lot of lotion then feel free to double the recipe.