Coconut oil is solid at room temperature and is what makes this a lotion instead of a liquid. You could try using olive oil mixed with melted beeswax to make a more solid oil similar to coconut oil.

I think the name “lotion” is misleading here in this case. A lotion always contains a water phase, while this one is an anhydrous product. It could also be that the beeswax amount is too high. In addition it is a good idea to weight everything.

Well, it’s because it is not a lotion but rather a balm. A lotion always contains a water phase, while this one is an anhydrous product. It could also be that the beeswax amount is too high. In addition it is a good idea to weight everything.

Shea butter can turn grainy if it isn’t cooled quickly enough. Usually cooling the lotion in the fridge instead of at room temperature fixes the issue.

It does not need stored in the refrigerated as there is no water in it. You can put it in the fridge until cool and then whip it if you prefer a lighter consistency though.

If you put it in the fridge until it’s colder you can whip it with the whisk attachment on a stand mixer. This will make it a little fluffier. This isn’t a traditional lotion which is an emulsion between water and oil, so it doesn’t have the same feel. It’s a little more like a body butter. Here’s a recipe that’s more like the typical lotion if you want to make something like that and you can use whatever skin safe essential oils you prefer. https://wellnessmama.com/beauty/mens-lotion-recipe/

Mine came out the same way, oily, but it is hardening. It’s more like a melted candle wax. Can you use anything to whip it or is this what it is? It’s not a lotion consistency as I thought it was going to be.

It should solidify once it cools if you added enough beeswax, coconut oil, and shea butter. If not you may have used too much almond oil. Did you use virgin coconut oil that’s solid at room temperature or fractionated liquid coconut oil?

What did I do wrong?

You can replace the shea butter with mango butter (an astringent butter), however the coconut oil is necessary for consistency and it does have a greasier feel. This recipe absorbs faster and you can scent it with any skin-friendly essential oils you want. https://wellnessmama.com/beauty/mens-lotion-recipe/

Just tried to make this and want to confirm if this needs to be refrigerated.

Thank you.

How long will the lotion last if stored properly?

Mine was pure liquid.
Not sure what I did wrong…

The recipe calls for regular coconut oil, but it can get very hard at colder temperatures. If it’s that hard it might help to cut the beeswax in half, at least during the colder months.