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3 Healthy Coconut Oil Lotion Recipes

Katie WellsSep 12, 2012Updated: Jul 30, 2019
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  • 1. Lotion Bars
  • 2. Luxurious Homemade Lotion
  • 3. Magnesium Body Butter

I love coconut oil. Here are 101 ways that I use it. Seriously.

Though I use it in coffee, toothpaste, deodorant and sunscreen, my favorite use for coconut oil is in skin recipes.

Here are three of my favorite coconut oil lotion or lotion bar recipes:

1. Lotion Bars

how to make homemade lotion bars recipeSince coconut oil naturally is solid at below 76 degrees, it lends itself perfectly to making lotion bars. Lotion bars (used on dry skin) are a way to combine the most nourishing benefits of lotion without the need for a liquid (which can be drying for skin) to create an incredibly moisturizing bar.

These bars are meant to be used on dry skin (not wet like soap!) and are best used after showering on warm skin.

Here is the recipe for lotion bars.

2. Luxurious Homemade Lotion

Homemade Lotion Recipe- all natural and easy to makeJust as with the lotion bars, this recipe doesn’t use liquid so it is incredibly nourishing and won’t expire. You can customize it to your preference by using essential oils. For a firmer lotion, use more beeswax. For a smoother lotion, use less and add more of a liquid oil like almond oil..

Here is the recipe.

3. Magnesium Body Butter

Magnesium Body Butter Recipe DIYMagnesium is another thing I’ve written about a lot in the past. I make my own magnesium oil, which has been tremendously helpful to me and which helped me avoid morning sickness in my last pregnancy.

Unfortunately, magnesium oil can sting skin if a person is deficient and can leave skin very dry. The solution to this was making a magnesium infused body butter that packs a punch of magnesium but also moisturizes skin to keep it from getting dry. My kids prefer this version and I rub either this or magnesium oil on their feet daily.

Here’s the recipe for magnesium body butter.

Do you use coconut oil? What is your favorite use? Share below!

These three coconut oil lotion recipes are my favorites: coconut oil lotion bars, magnesium body butter and moisturizing lotion.

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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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Discussion (75 Comments)

  1. Erin

    September 12, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Subscribed to both newsletters and following both of you on Pinterest. Crossing my fingers!

    Reply
  2. Erica Brickner

    September 12, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    I would love to win this. On your recommendation I had a tablespoon or two to my coffe every morning. If I skip it I can really tell a difference in my energy level. Love the stuff!

    Reply
  3. Cyndel Jones

    September 12, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    Ooooh!!!! I can’t afford to buy this stuff but I would love the chance to try it!!!!!

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    • Alexandra

      August 12, 2016 at 6:49 PM

      There are cheaper versions and can be as low as 4 to 6 bucks for a jar 🙂

      Reply
  4. Crickett

    September 12, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    The link above is not working for me. I receive an error each time — “The web site you are accessing has experienced an unexpected error. Please contact the website administrator. ”

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  5. Wellness Mama

    September 12, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    I don’t know on Tropical Traditions end, but I’m making a note, and if you win, I’ll ship a gallon to you myself. 🙂

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    • Oana J.

      September 13, 2012 at 10:17 AM

      🙂 Thanks! here in Romania coconut oil is really exotic :D. I’ll sign up right away 😉

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      • Mel micalizzi

        July 2, 2015 at 10:01 AM

        Just started to use coconut oil and I love what it does for my skin, but I may be going overboard by consuming 6 Tbls., plus the amount I use on bagel in the morning. Is this too much, can you let me know so I don’t get a bad case of the poops again? I won’t mind starting slow if I have to.

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  6. Kate

    September 12, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    I would love to try Tropical Traditions! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

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  7. Katie Russell

    September 12, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    Already subscribed to tropical traditions newsletter and just subscribed to you! I use coconut oil in everything and would love to win =)

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  8. Jen

    September 12, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    Would love to try the Tropical Traditions coconut oil. I use coconut oil all the time for EVERYTHING! and would love the try this one.

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  9. Michelle Riffer

    September 12, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Subscribed to their newsletter!

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  10. Jenny S

    September 12, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    Done. I love coconut oil! Use it every day :)))

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