DIY Lotion: Easy 5-Ingredient Moisturizer for Summer

Looking for a simple, lightweight, and moisturizing lotion perfect for summer? With just 5 ingredients, you can make your own DIY lotion at home - no complicated ratios or chemicals required. Follow our step-by-step guide to create your perfect everyday moisturizer.

Why Make Your Own Lotion?

Creating your own lotion has several benefits:

Control Ingredients: Avoid parabens, formaldehyde, and harsh chemicals.
Customize Benefits: Add oils and extracts to suit your skin type.
Lightweight Formula: Perfect for summer or everyday use.

Ingredients and Benefits

1. Oil Phase

Grapeseed Oil (6%) – Light, non-greasy, and moisturizing. Substitutes: Jojoba Oil or Sweet Almond Oil.
LotionPro (5%) – Beginner-friendly emulsifier that creates stable, smooth oil-in-water emulsions. Includes glyceryl stearate and PEG-100 stearate.
Cetyl Alcohol (2%) – Thickener that improves lotion texture and stability.

2. Water Phase

Distilled Water (86%) – Hydrating base for the lotion.
Optional moisturizing additives:

Glycerin (2–5%) – Locks in moisture.
Allantoin (0.2%) – Soothes and protects the skin.
DL-Panthenol (0.5%) – Supports skin hydration and repair.

3. Cool Down Phase

Preservative Eco (1%) – Natural, paraben-free preservative that protects against bacteria, yeast, and mold. Ensure final pH <5.5. Substitution: Ases Preserve 9010 (1%).

Optional Moisturizing Extracts (0.1–1%)

Enhance benefits with:

Cucumber Extract
Aloe Vera Extract
Green Tea Extract
Calendula Extract
Honey Extract

Equipment Needed

Serum pump bottles
100ml glass beakers
Steel or glass stirring rods and spatulas
Heating mantle or double boiler
Precision weighing scale (0.01g)
Measuring cups
Gloves, head cap, eye goggles

How to Make Your DIY Lotion

Step 1: Prepare the Water Phase

Heat distilled water below 40°C until dissolved.
Add optional ingredients like glycerin, allantoin, or DL-Panthenol.

Step 2: Prepare the Oil Phase

Heat grapeseed oil, LotionPro, and cetyl alcohol to 60°C until melted.

Step 3: Combine Phases

Pour oil phase into water phase.
Blend using a stick blender in short intervals until smooth.

Step 4: Cool Down and Preserve

Allow lotion to cool to room temperature.
Add Preservative Eco and optional extracts.
Adjust pH to 5.5.
Let sit for 24 hours.
Transfer to serum or pump bottles.

Usage Instructions

Apply as a daily moisturizer.
Safe for children over 3 years old.
Store in a cool, dry place for longer shelf life.

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