6 DIY Lotion Bars to Make + Take With You Everywhere

It’s rare for a beauty item to be both luxurious and totally utilitarian, but lotion bars fit the bill. They’re easy to carry in your purse and you can also take them with you on a plane, since they’re solid. Spread them around the house–on your nightstand, on the bathroom sink–for easy access whenever. Your skin will appreciate the way these rich bars help lock in moisture to keep your skin smooth and hydrated during the harsh winter months.

Here are recipes for some of our favorite DIY lotion bars:

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Infused with matcha tea and sweet orange oil, these bars pack an antioxidant punch and smell amazing at the same time.

Matcha Lotion Bars from Hello Glow

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We love a multi-tasking product, and these lotion bars not only moisturize, but they repel mosquitos at the same time!

Mosquito Repellent Lotion Bars from Savvy Naturalista

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You won’t believe how wonderful your skin will smell after using these chocolate chai tea lotion bars! Best used before cozying up with a mug of chai latte.

Chocolate Chai Tea Lotion Bar from The Little Pine

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Add a hint of color to your skin and start busting cellulite with these caffeine-based butter bars. They’re super moisturizing due to the cacao butter and coconut oil combination.

DIY Bronzing Caffeine Butter Bar from Hello Glow

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You’ll love using these in winter, when you skin is overly dry, but also in summer, when it’s sunkissed. Elbows, feet, and hands will all benefit from these lotion bars.

Lavender Orange Lotion Bars from Coconut and Kettlebells

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Vanilla, clove, and almond blend together perfectly to put you in a romantic mood, making these ideal for a massage.

Loveswept Lotion Bars from Hello Glow

Comments

Lindsey says
October 26, 2017 at 10:19 pm
I LOVE lotion bars!! And every recipe on this list looks amazing. Looks like I’ll be DIY-ing this weekend <3 Thanks for including our recipe!
Mei M. says
October 24, 2017 at 5:53 pm
How do I use these lotion bars? Just rub them on my hands?
Therese Grant says
October 24, 2017 at 3:52 am
Here is another favorite of mine and it’s pretty simple, too.
Ingredients:
1 cup shea butter
1 cup coconut oil
1 cup beeswax
4 capsules vitamin E
1-2 drops of your favorite Essential Oil (optional)
Heat up the oils for 1 minute in the oven or microwave. Stir and heat for another minute.
Repeat the process until everything is melted. Pour the liquid into cups. Let the bars cool on the counter for 30 minutes, then place them in the refrigerator for at least an hour.