I’m a huge fan of coconut oil and its many uses. At our house, we use it in everything from cooking to toothpaste.
These coconut oil lotion bar sticks are my most recent DIY project with coconut oil and I’ll be making a few more batches to have on hand for Christmas gifts.
What are Lotion Bars?
Lotion bars are simple-to-make bars that are made to be used on the skin when it is dry. Unlike soap, they aren’t made to be used for cleansing or on wet skin, but are a great way to moisturize and nourish skin after bathing or showering.
They are often made with ingredients like:
Where to get Coconut Oil Lotion Bar Ingredients & Supplies:
Like my original lotion bars, these are meant to be used on dry skin. They are even more simple to make with only two ingredients: coconut oil and beeswax.
I’ve ordered this coconut oil and beeswax pastilles with two-day shipping when I’m in a hurry to get the ingredients.
I made these in empty reusable plastic tubes for easy use and application. These are the tubes I used but there are some other less-expensive options that look like regular deodorant tubes:
- White empty deodorant tubes – pack of five (2.5 oz)
- Clear empty deodorant tubes – pack of five (2.5 oz)
- Black deodorant tubes – pack of five (2.5 oz)
- Red and green tubes – pack of 16 (2 oz)
Coconut Oil Lotion Bar Stick Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup beeswax pastilles (measure dry)
- 2/3 cup coconut oil
- essential oils of choice (I use 15-20 drops of peppermint, lavender or citrus oils)
What to Do:
- Melt beeswax and coconut oil in a double boiler or in a glass bowl on top of a small saucepan of boiling water.
- When melted, remove from heat and stir in essential oils if using.
- Carefully pour into empty plastic tubes.
- Let harden completely before using or moving them. They can be carefully moved into the refrigerator to speed up this process.
- Store at room temp (below 85 degrees) and use as needed on dry skin.
Note: This will make 5-6 lotion bar tubes depending on the ingredients used.
If you want to add other skin-nourishing ingredients like shea butter and cocoa butter, here are some of my other favorite lotion bar recipes:
- Basic Lotion bars with shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax
- Baby Balm lotion bars
- Hypoallergenic lotion bars recipe
- Shea butter lotion bar stick
- Eczema Relief Lotion Bars
Have you made skin care products before? What did you make?
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Love your recipe. .Had a question. .do you know the weight of the beeswax? I have solid beeswax and I have shavings but if I could have it in weight it would be easier to prepare. Thanks
Hi, I am wondering if you can recommend something for thinning skin. My mother is a heart transplant patient (survivor 5.5 yrs). This is due in part to her age (67) & the fact that she is on anti-rejection meds her skin is very thin.
I once found a product made with Ester-C but it was hundreds of dollars. What would you recommend. She cannot be in the sun & I am thinking she may not be able to use the beeswax only because she was told that she cannot consume honey, I do not recall if she can now eat honey but there was a time that she couldn’t, like a baby is said should not consume honey.
Please advise & thanks in advance.
Laura
Hi Katie, would that be okay to just use beeswax, coconut oil and essential oil ingredients?
Thanks!
Oops, never mind the question, sorry about that.
Im so excited to try making these! Do you if these tubes are BPA free? Also, would you have to add a preservative if an essential oil is used in the lotion bar?
No, you only need to preserve things that contain water, or water-containing ingredients.
I always feel happy whenever I see coconut oil being used outside of this tropical home where I live. Thank you! Ironically, I still have to come up with my own lotion bar though.
These sound so simple and wonderful.
Does it absorb well into the skin, or are you left with a greasy feeling on your skin?
Also, Katie, why do you choose to use the more expensive tubes. They are more than double the price. Do they work better or hold up longer? Thanks.
Do you sell these Coconut Oil Sticks ?
Wow! I do have coconut oil and may be able to get the beeswax but my challenge will be the deodorant tubes. Still, its worth a try.
This is my first time making any type of lotion ( I made your deodorant and LOVE it). Do you think that this recipe would work well in small tin, or in a mold? I’m going to make a few in the sticks as you have, but would love to make a few more w/o having to buy the sticks.
Woo hoo! I have everything on hand! Gonna try these soon!