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When we talk about skincare, skin moisturizing is one of the greatest problems associated with people having dry skin. Whether it includes fine lines on the face or healing cracks on foot, these problems need serious attention to avoid dull appearance. There are several skincare products including creams, lotions, and moisturizers available in the market. However, some of them can be synthesized at home using available natural ingredients. Amongst numerous products, lavender lotion bars have found to be one of the well-known, tried and tested remedies to deal with skin problems. Astoundingly, these lotion bars can be prepared at home using coconut oil within a few minutes- Believe me I am not joking. Having flawless skin is not a nightmare but a reality. Keeping this thing in mind a one would ask, what is the best method to prepare lavender lotion bars at home using coconut oil?

Well, it is very easy for one to prepare lavender lotion bars at home by making use of coconut oil and a few kitchen ingredients. I have gone through several recipes and ultimately I found one of the best and I am glad to share it in my blog. It is precisely the combination of four ingredients, namely coconut oil, shea butter, beeswax; in equal quantities and a few drops of lavender essential oil. By heating the first three ingredients and adding a few drops of lavender oil, a perfect moisturizer is prepared. Pouring the mixture in silicon tray and cooling at room temperature, lavender lotion bars are ready to apply.

What is a lavender lotion bar?

Lavender lotion bar is a solidified lotion that looks just like a bar of soap having properties of a lotion. It is solid at room temperature and can be applied to the body. As it is applied to the skin, it melts due to body temperature. They are synthesized using natural ingredients and are suitable for skin moisturizing. They have a soothing fragrance of lavender essential oils giving a calm and serene effect to the body.

There are tremendously amazing benefits of lavender body lotion bars. One can apply them to the body by rubbing through the surface. People who have dry skin are in the need of a perfect moisturizer, and then these lotion bars serve as the best remedy. It cleanses and smooths your skin perfectly. Lavender oil has properties of being antiseptic and anti-inflammatory. Thence, these homemade chemical-free bars serve as a treatment against rashes, insect bites and skin irritation due to various other reasons. As far as skincare practices are concerned, the significance of hand and foot cannot be abnegated. Lavender lotion bars serve as the best remedy for hands and feet, that evenly get absorbed in the skin, remove all the dirt, heal cracks and give a tidy look at a very cost-effective way.

Lotion bar Ingredients:

• Coconut oil: 

  Coconut oil is one of the commonly used low fat edible oils extracted from ripening coconuts, found in coconut palms. It is an important additive used in cosmetics. It works as a skin moisturizer giving smoothness to the rough and dull skin, hence suitable for making body lotion bars. It helps cure sunburns and skin itching. Coconut oil is available in two forms, namely regular coconut oil and virgin coconut oil. The various surveys show that virgin coconut oil is much better and beneficial compared to a regular one. It is thus recommended to make use of virgin coconut oil instead of the regular one. Perhaps, if it is not available one can utilize a regular one as the substitute.

• Beeswax:

  It is manufactured from the comb of honeybees. Beeswax is available in three colors, namely, white, yellow and bleached. Beeswax has great medicinal value. It is used as an emulsifier in cosmetic products and as a perfuming agent in soaps and shampoos. It is used in the lotion bars to harden them and keep them solid at room temperatures. Beeswax works as the best moisturizer for treating dry skin problems and is found in skincare and cosmetic products. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, effective for treating acne problems. Additionally, it also helps to cure fungal infections, helps to treat cracked lips and prepare lip balm.

• Shea butter: 

  Shea butter is a fat obtained from the seeds of the yield of the Shea tree and possesses a creamy and smooth texture. It is solid at room temperature and can be heated on a low flame before using it to prepare any cream or lotion. It is beneficial for various skin related problems and can absorb UV rays of the sun; hence, it works as a perfect sunblock. To reduce the dryness of the skin, again shea butter is one of the best products. It has anti-inflammatory agents capable of treating skin infections. It contains fatty acids and vitamin A, E, and F that provide nutrients to the skin has anti-aging properties and is commonly used in most of the anti-aging creams. Shea butter is available in the market with various characteristics. Even so, the best one is unrefined, unbleached and organic.  It helps boost the production of collagen, which further assists to reduce fine lines.

• Lavender essential oil:

  Lavender oil is an essential oil that is obtained from the lavender plant. Lavender oil is applied to the skin by adding a few drops of olive oil or tea tree oil. However, sometimes it is used directly, but it is recommended to add some of the carrier oil when applying to the skin. It helps treat several skin diseases such as acne, scars, and eczema. It unclogs the pores and has anti-fungal properties; consequently, it is suitable to cure skin problems effectively. It also facilitates to reduce wrinkles and hair related problems. It is anti-oxidant in nature, hence it helps reducing face wrinkles and healing of wounds. Lavender oil is one of the renowned essential oils. Essential oils are aromatic oils obtained from several plants. Each of the essential oil induces a unique scent of the original plant. They are used for aromatherapy and relieve stress providing a serene and soothing effect to the mind. They help to treat sunburns as well and are antibacterial and antiseptic, that is why used to handle various types of skin infections and fungi. These oils are intermixed with a carrier oil to make them ready for application.

Step by step procedure to prepare DIY lavender lotion bars: 

Now let’s come to the process of preparing lavender lotion bars at home. The ingredients required to make lavender lotion are as follows: 

1. Half cup of coconut oil. 
2. Half cup of beeswax.
3. Half cup of shea butter.
4. 10 to 15 drops of lavender essential oil.

Here is the process in detail: 

1. Take a pan (or a double boiler would be more suitable) and add coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax.
2. Stir up the pan on low flame until the ingredients are combined and a mixture is formed.
3. Wrench off the flame, add a few drops of lavender essential oil and mix it thoroughly.
4. Pour the concoction in a silicon tray or mold and cool it for about 30 to 40 minutes in a refrigerator.
5. Finally, lotion bars are formed with the perfumed fragrance of essential oils.
6. Remove the bars from the mold, keep them in a jar and store them in a cool and dry place.

Directions to use Lavender Lotion bars:

1. Remove the lotion bar from the mold.
2. Rub the bar on your skin directly, especially on dried parts of the skin or anywhere else.
3. As soon as you rub it, the lotion bar will soften due to body heat, skin-nourishing oils will release making it easier to be applied on the skin.
4. Rub gently on hands, feet, arms, elbows, ankles or any other dry body parts.
5. Massage them on the body surface until it gets absorbed into the skin.

For how long can Lavender lotion bars be stored?

To preserve lotion bars, essential oils are used as they are antimicrobial and act as preservatives. They are stored in a cool dry place to increase their shelf life. The container used to store lotion bars must be dry to avoid any bacterial contamination. If a lotion bar is exposed to the higher temperature for a prolonged period it can turn rancid. This can inhibit its moisturizing properties. The lotion bars made by using the above recipe have a shelf life of about twelve to eighteen months. 

Conclusively, lavender lotion bars made up of coconut oil prove to be the best home remedy to heal skin diseases. They are easily applicable to the skin and can be preserved for several days. They can readily be prepared at home making use of a few kitchen ingredients. They give a calm and soothing effect on skin and act as a skin moisturizer. Instead of buying expensive skincare products of various high-end brands from the market, preparing your moisturizing bars at home is a superb idea. It would not merely be budget-friendly, but would also guarantee a pure organic product free from chemicals and other toxic substances.

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Atia Silat is a researcher, blogger and academic writer who is passionate about her work.