How to Make Your Own Body Butter Cream or Lotion

I had a friend of mine give me some awesome homemade lotion for Christmas. This stuff smelled amazing and made my skin so soft, that I had to find out how to do this. Durning the winter my kids skin gets so dry I have been looking for something that won't irriate their skin. This is what I have found. You'll have to let me know what you think.

Homemade Body Butter Cream or Lotion
All of the ingredients can be easily sourced – but the trickiest may be the beeswax.  You buy it buy the pound so one block will make a lot of lotion!  You can find it at Michael’s for $20 – but I found for less money, not to mention a more trusted source on Local Harvest.

This lotion recipe has 3-4 ingredients, is easy to make and you’ll have the pleasure of knowing every ingredient that went into it.

Diva Honey Citrus Body Butter

2 Tablespoons of Beeswax
1/2 Cup of Grapeseed Oil
2-3 Tablespoons of Distilled Water
10 Drops of Citrus Essential Oil – or to preference

Combine the wax and oil together in a wide mouth jar. Microwave until the wax is almost completely melted.

Use a hand blender to whip – ensure it’s completely submerged for safety reasons!
Slowly add water and continue to aerate, then add fragrance. It will turn white and be thick and goopy.
Allow the lotion to settle for at least 15-20 minutes.
Scoop into a lotion container of your choosing, empty lip balm tubs.
Apply a small amount to any dry spots and enjoy!