My previous post on lotion bars had the simple recipe. The original post is here for those who need the original recipe. I have since been playing around with this to make other types of hard lotion bars. Here are my latest projects.
Vapor Rub - Decongestant
I ordered an essential oil blend called Breathe Easier from Eden's Garden. I added this oil and an additional 2 tablespoons of coconut oil to the original recipe. Breathe Easier blends together Eucalyptus, Lemon, Peppermint and Rosemary oils. This blend can be used as a decongestant. The lotion bars made with this oil blend make a type of DIY "vapor rub". It is easy to use because you just rub the bar over the skin to apply. You can also run the bar between your hands and then apply to the skin. The smell is not as strong as the vapor rubs you purchase at the store. But I really love the fresh smell and think it will work great when a vapor rub is needed. I like the lotion bar much better than the rubs that come in little jars and are the consistency of petroleum jelly. If you make this, you could always add more or less oil. I added 10-15 drops of the oil blend to my original recipe. I poured this mix into a small jar/pot with a lid, and the rest into a small soap mold. Also, I had a little left over! I poured that into these little molds I got at the Dollar Tree that are actually ice cube trays in cute designs. I plan to use these small ones in my oil burner whenever I need a decongestant in the room.
Lip Balm
I ordered some small plastic pots/containers with lids for this project. They are easy to find at Amazon. Using the original lotion bar recipe, I added in 5-10 drops of vanilla oil. I poured the mixture into the small pots and let them cool. This lip balm is all natural and has not taste. The smell is very light. However, you could skip the oil if you want unscented balm. These small pots worked out perfectly for the lip balm. I think it would be a great idea to do this with peppermint oil. Next time that is what I will use!
Bug Repellant Bars
Again, I simply tweaked the original recipe a bit to make bug repellant bars. I added 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. This is simply to make the lotion bar melt quicker on the skin. Playing around with the original recipe I found that it depends on how much lotion you want on your skin. More coconut oil means more lotion on the skin. However it also makes the bar melt faster. For these bars I also ordered from Plant Therapy. This company makes an essential oil blend called Bug-Off. It contains a mixture of Citronella, Eucalyptus, Catnip, Cedarwood, Lemongrass, Lavender, Litsea Cubeba, Tea Tree and Patchouli. This oil blend can be used in lotions and sprays, or can be put into a diffuser or oil burner to keep bugs away. I found it easier to purchase the oil blends, rather than buying each oil individually. You could do that if you wanted to have all these oils on hand. I poured this mix into large soap molds to make the bars. I had a bit left over so again I poured it into the small ice tray molds. These small ones will be good to keep lying around.
My next project? I have purchased pure Zinc Oxide which I will use to make SUNBLOCK lotion bars! I probably need to make these pretty soon as summer will be here before I know it. I'll post on those after I make them to ensure that they turn out well.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. I hope you enjoy making your own natural lotion bars.
Blessings,
Kymber
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