In winter, my skin tends to become quite dry. Not only from the weather, but also because now I am doing a lot of washing up, as the house we are renting doesn’t have a dishwasher. I’m not keen on using normal lotion that have questionable ingredients, so I was looking for something more natural that would do the job. These 3 ingredient Hard Lotion Bars are amazing, my skin has never been so soft.

What exactly is a hard lotion bar?

A lotion bar is a great alternative to a liquid water-based body lotion. They contain oil and are solid which makes them great for the whole family to use. They are also very cost effective since they melt on contact with your skin, therefore less of the bar is used.

How do I use Hard Lotion Bars?

Simply rub the lotion bar on your body and allow it to absorb into your skin. I love to use it in the morning after my shower.

I made quite a few of these bars to try, some with shea butter and others using cocoa butter. It is really up to you which one you choose. I found they both work really well, but the shea butter took quicker to melt and set, but a tad longer to absorb into my skin. I like the cocoa butter ones better as I love the smell. They did take a bit longer to melt and set, but I think it was worth the wait.

If you are like me and make several bars at a time, keep the extra bars you aren’t using in a sealed container or bag to help preserve them.

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So, onto the recipe!

All you need for these hard lotion bars is 3 ingredients, one microwavable bowl and a soap mold, and lip balms tubes.