DIY Scented Skin Lotion: Refresh with Exotic Mango Tango

Discover a simple self-care routine with our DIY Scented Skin Lotion guide. Dive into the soothing process of crafting your own lotion, enriched with the refreshing aroma of mango.

Follow our easy steps to create a fragrant masterpiece that promises a delightful experience, leaving your skin feeling revitalized. Let’s get started on the path to aromatic self-indulgence!

Ingredients Needed

• Sweet almond oil
• Shea butter, odorless
• E-wax (emulsifying wax). It is used to create stable emulsions in skincare products. It blends oil and water components.
• Beeswax.
• Distilled water
• Vegetable glycerine
• Mango fragrance oil
• Water-soluble color powder, orange
• Preservative: liquid germall plus

Notes on Ingredients

Choose high-quality ingredients to boost the effectiveness and safety of your DIY beauty products.

When an essential oil is included, I use either concentrated or diluted essential oils. If using concentrated essential oils, use up to 0.5% by weight to ensure safety for all skin types. To use diluted essential oils, mix 1 gram (0.035 oz) of concentrated essential oil with 100 grams (3.5 oz) of sweet almond oil or jojoba oil.

If a recipe calls for fragrance oil, you can use diluted essential oil instead to benefit from both its scent and therapeutic effects. This provides a natural alternative to synthetic fragrance oils and offers additional benefits.

Tools Needed

• Scale to measure quantities
• Two bowls
• Tablespoon
• Small whisk
• Electric hand mixer
• Small container to store your DIY Scented Skin Lotion with Mango

Prior to use, ensure that both your utensils and containers are properly cleaned and disinfected. Wash them with warm soapy water, dry with a tissue, and then sanitize by spraying with 70% medical alcohol. Wipe them clean and let them air dry before use.

Steps: DIY Scented Skin Lotion

Oil Phase

1- Start by putting 12 grams (0.42 oz) of odorless shea butter in a bowl.

2- Add 12 grams (0.42 oz) of sweet almond oil.

3- Add 6 grams (0.21 oz) of E-wax (emulsifying wax).

4- Add 3 grams (0.10 oz) of beeswax.

Water Phase

5- In a separate bowl, put 70 grams (2.47 oz) of distilled water.

6- Add 3 grams (0.10 oz) of vegetable glycerine.

Heat and Melt

7- Heat and melt the contents of both bowls in the same bain-marie (hot water bath). A bain-marie is done by placing the two bowls in a large pot of hot steaming water. Use a medium stove temperature. This will gradually melt and heat the contents to the same temperature. Avoid boiling.

8- When the contents of the oil-phase bowl have melted, remove both bowls from the bain-marie.

Combine Ingredients

9- Pour the contents of the water-phase bowl into the bowl of the oil phase. The color of the combined ingredients change immediately and turn whitish.

10- Using a small whisk, mix the combined ingredients thoroughly for 45 seconds, then allow the mixture to settle for 10-15 minutes.

11- Repeat the mixing and waiting cycle four times. This will transform the mixture from a liquid state into a lotion consistency.

12- Use an electric hand mixer to whip the mixture for 3 minutes.

13- Add a hint of orange watercolor powder sparingly; it has a potent coloring effect.

14- Mix the color powder thoroughly with the whisk.

15- Add 3 grams (0.10 oz) of mango fragrance oil.

16- Add 1 gram (0.035 oz) of liquid germall plus preservative. It is important to add a preservative because our skin lotion contains water, and without a preservative, the lotion might spoil.

17- Use the electric hand mixer to give the lotion a final whipping.

18- Scoop the DIY Scented Skin Lotion into a small container, and you’re done!

How to Use: DIY Scented Skin Lotion

Here’s a guide on how to use your DIY Scented Skin Lotion:

a. Cleanse Your Skin:
Before applying the lotion, ensure your skin is clean and dry. You can use your regular cleanser to remove any impurities.

b. Take a Small Amount:
Scoop a small amount of the DIY Scented Skin Lotion using clean fingers or a spatula. A little goes a long way.

c. Warm Between Palms:
Rub the lotion between your palms to warm it slightly. This helps the lotion spread smoothly over your skin.

d. Apply to Skin:
Gently massage the lotion onto your skin using upward strokes. Pay attention to areas that tend to be drier, like elbows and knees.

e. Enjoy the Aroma:
Breathe in the delightful aroma of the mango fragrance as you apply the lotion. Allow the scent to uplift your senses.

f. Allow Absorption:
Give the lotion a few minutes to absorb into your skin. It should leave your skin feeling soft, nourished, and lightly fragranced.

g. Reapply as Needed:
Use the DIY Scented Skin Lotion as part of your daily skincare routine. Reapply as needed, especially after washing your hands or when your skin needs an extra boost of hydration.

Benefits

Indulging in your DIY Scented Skin Lotion brings forth a host of benefits for your skin and overall well-being:

Hydration Boost:
The blend of sweet almond oil, shea butter, and glycerine provides deep hydration, leaving your skin feeling nourished and supple.

Skin Softening:
Shea butter and beeswax work together to soften rough patches, promoting smoother skin texture.

Fragrant Delight:
The infusion of mango fragrance oil not only imparts a delightful aroma but also enhances your mood and sensory experience.

Customized Experience:
Tailor your lotion by experimenting with various color powders and scents, allowing you to create a unique and personalized skincare indulgence.

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Video How-To on My Channel | Jinane World

The steps to make this DIY Scented Skin Lotion with Mango are demonstrated in this video.