| I wanted a lighter lotion so the man in your life can slather it on and go. I have found most men prefer a light lotion that they can apply then ignore. This is a perfect recipe! Now your hubby can have a lotion he can apply and then go back to work. It doesn’t matter if he is an office guy or an outdoors guy. Scent as your guy enjoys!
I wanted a light lotion so I tried to formulate using light to mid-weight oils. I wanted an almost delicate lotion whose presence could be ignored by your man so he can go on with his day. I added Pumpkin Seed Extract because it softens and treats dull and dry skin. It really rejuvenates and heals the skin for a healthy appearance and feel. I also just had to add Tamanu Oil. It has fabulous healing properties and it smells great. Its nutty aroma blends so well with many masculine scents. Mmn. Who knew great skin could smell so good? Collect needed items:
Heat all ingredients except for Optiphen and Bay Rum Fragrance Oil until liquid. Blend well. Allow the solution to cool to less than 120 F. Add the Optiphen and Bay Rum Fragrance Oil. Mix well. Pour into containers and label.
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 Finished Lotion  Weighing Steric Acid  Weighing Oils  Adding Water  Blending the Lotion  Filling Jars |
I really like this recipe, it sounds nice and light but moisturizing at the same time. Tamanu is one of my favorite speciality oils. I have all of the ingredients to make this lotion except for the squalane. What can I substitute?
Thanks!
Kathy
Kathy,
You can use Sesame, Macadamia Nut or more Coconut Oil Fractions.
Of all of these subs, I would personally prefer an increase in Coconut Oil Fractions.
I really love this oil. It is just fabulous and I like it so much I have a roller bottle on my desk!
As a plus, I also know you have it on hand. You go girl!
Let us know how this recipe works out for you.
Best Wishes,
Taylor
Thanks Taylor!
Just one more question – is this lotion thin enough to put in a bottle with a pump, or only in a jar as you show?
Kathy
Is this lotion light enough to snap your fingers right after applying it? My husband hates lotion, after he applies it to my back, he washes his hands!!!
That might be pretty nice. Will have to try this one.
Kathy,
This lotion is fluid enough to put in a bottle with a pump.
Andee and I should display more of our lotions in bottles,
after all, there is less of a contamination issue. 🙂
Caren,
I had to think about that so I went to grab a sample and try
it. I applied it quite liberally, far more liberally than your
husband probably would. I can snap my fingers, touch paper
without residue and my hands are soft! Yes!
I hope that with this recipe you just might change your
husband’s mind! 😉
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I hope this answers your questions and don’t hesitate to
ask more. This is what I am here for!
Taylor
Oh I need to make this, my hubby’s hands are sooo dry lately, this would be perfect.
Looks like I will be making Hubby Lotion for my friends and my husbands!!!
Caren
My hubby NEVER uses lotion. I may make this one for me sometime, though. 🙂
Lol! One of these days, I think you might change his mind. Good luck!
Taylor
I made this lotion over the weekend, substituting more Coconut Oil Fractions for the Squalene as Taylor suggested. I also used Jasmine FO instead of the Bay Rum FO. I don’t normally use FOs but I wanted some floral lotion for myself, and so decided Jasmine it would be. The lotion turned out great! I put it in 1 16 oz bottle with pump, and filled part of a 4 oz jar also. It really does soak nicely into your skin without any oily feel after applying. Thanks Taylor for the great recipe!
Kathy
Kathy,
I am so glad you enjoyed it! I haven’t been able to keep this delightful lotion on my desk!
It keeps disappearing only to reappear with someone saying “This is really good. Do you
have a sample I can keep on my desk?” It makes me laugh.
Anyway, have a blast with your lotion!
Best Wishes,
Taylor