It’s time to make your own DIY lotion with simple natural ingredients without beeswax. Scroll till the end to learn 5 types of DIY lotion that are easy to make, absorb quickly on the skin without drying the skin, and yes affordable. These DIY lotions are non-greasy, lightweight, best for skin glowing and lightening.
In this post you’ll learn 5 types of DIY homemade lotion that are mentioned below:
- Fenugreek seeds lotion
- Coconut lotion
- Flaxseeds lotion
- Coconut oil lotion
- Glycerin lotion
DIY Lotion Without Beeswax
Below are 5 amazing DIY lotion recipes that you can easily make at home with simple natural kitchen ingredients.
All these lotions are non-greasy, lightweight, and non-comedogenic (a product that won’t clog/block the pores). Although these lotions do not clog the pores of the skin, it not suitable for acne-prone faces.
Try these 5 types of homemade moisturizers recipes for oily acne-prone skin
You can apply this lotion all over your body as it has a wide range of beauty benefits.
1.           Fenugreek Seeds DIY Lotion
Ingredients:
- Fenugreek seeds (1 tablespoon)
- Cloves (4-5)
- Aloe vera gel (5-6 tablespoons)
- Water (1 cup)
- Turmeric (1 pinch)
- Olive oil for dry skin (1 teaspoon)
DIY Lotion Ingredients:
- Take a pan, add water.
- Allow the water to boil.
- Once it starts boiling, add cloves and fenugreek seeds.
- Stir for a couple of minutes.
- Let it boil for 6-7 minutes until it remains half in quantity.
- Switch off the flame.
- Strain the mixture.
- Take a bowl, add the mixture, aloe vera gel, turmeric, and olive if your skin is dry.
- Mix well for 2-3 minutes.
- The homemade lotion is prepared.
How To Apply?
- Take a small amount of lotion and apply it to clean skin.
- Massage well for better results.
- Leave it as long as you can.
- Use this twice a day or as per need.
How To Store?
If you add fresh aloe vera gel then this homemade lotion will last long for 10 days in a refrigerator.
If you add commercial aloe vera gel, then this lotion will last long for 2 weeks in a refrigerator.
I always recommended making a small number of homemade products.
2.           Coconut DIY Lotion
Ingredients:
- Fresh coconut (half cup)
- Water (half cup)
- Corn flour/corn starch (1 tablespoon)
- Turmeric (1 pinch)
- Vitamin e oil (a few drops)
- Olive oil for dry skin (1 teaspoon)
Coconut milk benefits for skin, hair and health
DIY Lotion Ingredients:
- Take fresh coconut and cut it into small pieces.
- Blend it with water.
- Strain the mixture.
- Take a pan and add the blended coconut.
- Add cornflour.
- Mix well and stir.
- Allow the mixture to boil.
- Add turmeric.
- Let it boil for 6-7 minutes until it you notice the mixture get thicken.
- Switch off the flame.
- The homemade lotion is prepared.
How To Apply?
- Take a small amount of lotion and apply on clean skin.
- Massage well for better results.
- Leave it as long as you can.
- Use this twice a day or as per need.
How To Store?
This homemade lotion will last long for 10 days in a refrigerator.
I always recommended making a small number of homemade products.
3.           Flaxseeds Seeds DIY Lotion
Ingredients:
- Flaxseeds seeds (2 tablespoons)
- Green tea bag (2 bags)
- Water (1 cup)
- Turmeric (1 pinch)
- Olive oil for dry skin (1 teaspoon)
DIY Lotion Ingredients:
- Take a pan, add water.
- Allow the water to boil.
- Once it starts boiling, add green tea bags and flaxseeds seeds.
- Stir for a couple of minutes.
- Let it boil for 6-7 minutes until it becomes gel-like.
- Switch off the flame.
- Strain the mixture.
- Take a bowl, add the mixture, turmeric, and olive if your skin is dry.
- Mix well for 2-3 minutes.
- The homemade lotion is prepared.
How To Apply?
- Take a small amount of lotion and apply it to clean skin.
- Massage well for better results.
- Leave it as long as you can.
- Use this twice a day or as per need.
How To Store?
If you add fresh aloe vera gel then this homemade lotion will last long for 10 days in a refrigerator.
If you add commercial aloe vera gel, then this lotion will last long for 2 weeks in a refrigerator.
I always recommended making a small number of homemade products.
4.           Homemade Lotion With Coconut Oil
Ingredients:
- Coconut oil (4-5 tablespoons)
- Fresh lemon peels (2 medium-sized lemons)
- Saffron (3-4 strands)
- Vaseline (2 tablespoons)
- Essential oil (mint, lavender, orange, lemon) (few drops)
- Olive oil for dry skin (1 teaspoon)
DIY Lotion Ingredients:
- Take a pan and coconut oil to the lowest flame.
- Add fresh lemon peels in the oil and cover the lid.
- Let it cook for 2-3 minutes on the lowest flame.
- Switch off the flame.
- Let the lid be covered for 20 minutes.
- Strain the oil, add saffron, vaseline, and essential oil.
- Mix well for 2-3 minutes.
- The homemade lotion is prepared.
How To Apply?
- Take a small amount of lotion and apply on clean skin.
- Massage well for better results.
- Leave it as long as you can.
- Use this twice a day or as per need.
How To Store?
This homemade lotion can be last well for 3-4 weeks at room temperature.
5.           Glycerin Lotion Recipe
DIY Lotion Ingredients:
- Vaseline or aloe vera gel (3 tablespoons)
- Glycerin (2 tablespoons)
- Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
- Rosewater (2 tablespoons)
- Essential oil of your own choice (a few drops)
- Turmeric (1 pinch)
Lotion Recipe:
- Take a bowl, add all the ingredients.
- Mix well for 2-3 minutes.
- The homemade lotion is prepared.
How To Apply?
- Take a small amount of lotion and apply to clean skin.
- Massage well for better results.
- Leave it as long as you can.
- Use this twice a day or as per need.
How To Store?
This can be last well for 1 month at room temperature because of no kitchen ingredients.