DIY Essential Oil Hand Cream Lotion Recipe

Lotion-making techniques vary from simple to complex.

Here’s an excellent starter DIY recipe from my good friend Jill at The Prairie Homestead. Simply combine a few ingredients:

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup shea butter
• ⅛ cup sweet almond oil
• 1 tbsp beeswax
• 20-30 drops of essential oils

Directions:

Carefully melt first 3 ingredients on a double boiler on the stove, then add 20-30 drops essential oils. Stir, then pour into sterilized jars. Adjust the amount of beeswax for a firmer or softer lotion. Try nourishing oils like lavender, chamomile, citrus, and myrrh.