DIY Non-Toxic Body Lotion Recipe

Create your own non-toxic body lotion in 5 minutes!

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Indulge in silky-smooth skin with this homemade lotion!

Ditch the store-bought options and opt for a non-toxic alternative that nourishes your skin naturally. With just a few ingredients, you can create a luxurious lotion that's gentle on your body and the environment.

How to make your own DIY non-toxic body lotion

Materials:

1/2 cup shea butter
2 tablespoons jojoba oil
1/4 cup aloe vera gel (plus 1-2 tablespoons depending on preference)
Optional: 10-20 drops essential oils of choice

Instructions:

Clean all equipment and containers thoroughly before use to avoid mold and bacteria growth.
In a kitchen mixer bowl, whip shea butter until creamy, scraping down the bowl frequently.
Add liquid oil and whip on low for about 1 minute until well blended.
Optional: Add desired essential oils and whip again.
Gradually add aloe vera gel, whipping on high until the lotion reaches a fluffy consistency.
Scoop lotion into a jar. Store extra lotion in the refrigerator.
If greasy, rub lotion in more and wipe off excess after 5 minutes. Adjust aloe vera gel for less greasiness.
Enjoy naturally smooth, moisturized skin!

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Authors

Camille May, Product Curator

Hey, I’m Camille—co-creator of Welpr and your go-to guide for all things clean living. After selling my last company in the health food space, I went non-toxic to heal an autoimmune condition. It did wonders for my health, but navigating which products to buy wasn’t easy. We built Welpr to make that journey feel a bit easier. When I’m not working on Welpr, you’ll usually find me in the sauna, sipping a raw milk latte while doing a puzzle, or walking with my pit bull Romeo in my hometown of Austin, TX.

Olushola M. Awoyemi, Medical Reviewer

Olushola M. Awoyemi (aka Shola) is a board-certified toxicologist and a research scientist with a PhD in Environmental Toxicology. Shola's long-term ambition is to be recognized as a world-renowned expert in toxicology, risk assessment, and management, with experience spanning across institutions like the US EPA, US FDA, NIEHS, USDA, UNEP, WHO, and possibly within Fortune 100 companies in the Chemical, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Consumer goods, or IT sectors.