Simple Mango Butter Lotion Bar Recipe

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One of my favorite things to shop for in Hawaii are the amazing bath and body products. They smell ah-mah-zing!

It’s a fun way to extend the vacay vibes at home and just one waft of tropical fragrance transports me to Hawaii, even for just a moment.

In the times where we’re not traveling, I’m always trying to figure out ways to experience Hawaii at home.

One of the most fun ways is to make my own Hawaiian lotion bars that are perfect for right after a shower or before bed. These are crazy easy to make and they work well for gifts for friends and family.

The awesome part about this mango butter lotion bar recipe is that you can make the different by swapping the fragrance oil (this pack comes with pineapple scent!)

Keep scrolling to learn how to make a lotion bar that smells like Hawaii! I swear, this is the best lotion bar and you’ll want to make a bunch!

Solid Lotion Bar FAQs

What is a solid lotion bar?

A hard lotion bar looks like a piece of soap, but it’s actually just a solid bar of lotion. They are usually made with natural ingredients and they are a zero waste toiletry item that is great for travel. They stay solid at room temperature, but are easy to apply with a little body heat.

Can you use lotion bars in the shower?

Well, you can, but the water will probably wash off the lotion. Instead, it’s best to grab the lotion bar after your shower and massage it into your skin while it’s hot. Your skin will quickly absorb the lotion. Then, just use a towel to pat dry and you’re good to go.

How long does a lotion bar last?

This body lotion bar is pretty small and last about 2 weeks, if you use it everyday. Obviously it will last longer if you use it every few days.

How to Use Lotion Bars

Lotion bars are the trendy new way to apply beauty products without excess packaging.

The first thing you’ll want to do is take the lotion bar out of the container (it’s good to store them in a jar or tin.)

Then, you can rub the lotion bar in your hands to melt the lotion and then apply it anywhere you feel especially dry (like elbows, feet, knees, etc.)

Or, you can massage it right on your skin. It just takes a few moments for it to melt. Personally, I think this method works best right after a hot shower or bath.

Best Way to Store a Lotion Bar

Unless your house is insanely hot, you’ll want to leave your solid body lotion bars at room temperature. But, it’s best to store them in a container.

These look really pretty in a glass container for a bathroom or you can put them in cosmetic containers if you will be giving them as gifts.

If you’re traveling, lotion bars can be great for your carry on bag. I recommend putting them in a lightweight hard container, like a cute little tin, so they don’t get squished.

Hawaiian Mango Butter Lotion Recipe

This mango body lotion recipe makes 9 bars, if you fill each cavity of the mold ⅓-½ full.

Mango Lotion Supplies:

Here's what you need for this Mango Lotion Bar Recipe. Image of a pink silicone mold, fragrance, beeswax, a spoon, on a wood cutting board.

How to Make Hawaiian Body Lotion Bars

Add shea butter and beeswax to a heat safe dish and heat in the microwave on high for about 1 minute.

Then, remove it from the microwave and give it a good stir. Pop it back in the microwave and repeat the same 1 minute heating sessions until the beeswax is completely melted.

Add the beeswax and shea butter in a heatsafe bowl to make this mango lotion. Image of a glass bowl with bits of beeswax and shea butter.

Next, it’s time to add the mica powder and mango fragrance oil. Make sure to mix it all up really well with a stir stick or spoon.

Add in the fragrance and mica powder to create this Hawaiian lotion bar. Image of a woman holding a bottle of mango fragrance in front of a glass bowl.

Ok, now it’s time to pour the mixture into your silicone mold. Make sure to just fill 9 of the spots about 1/3-1/2 full.

Pour the mango lotion mixture into the silicone molds. Image of someone pouring orange liquid into a pink silicone soap mold.

These lotion bars will set in about 5-10 minutes, but it’s important to leave them in the mold for about 1 hour so that they can become completely solid.

Image of a pink silicone mold with solid lotion bars as well as fresh ones.

And that’s it! Now you know how to make your own lotion bar! You can store these zero waste lotion bars in any sort of container.

Now you know how to make mango lotion bars that smell like Hawaii! Image of 3 yellow mango lotion bars in a blue dish.

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Yield: 9 bars