Soothing Lotion Bars for Joints

These soothing lotion bars help to relieve joint and muscle discomforts. Made with all-natural ingredients and pure essential oils, these DIY lotion bars are great for the skin.

If you are looking for a soothing lotion bar for a pre or post work out, look no further! These bars are just the thing you need to relieve joint and muscle discomforts naturally.

Made with soothing essential oils, they can help relax the muscles and give your body a nice cooling effect. Plus, they will leave your skin soft and moisturized.

This recipe is complete with just 4 simple ingredients: coconut oil, shea butter, beeswax, and essential oils. I also used a glass bowl, saucepan, and silicone molds to make the bars in. No special equipment needed.

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR MUSCLE AND JOINT DISCOMFORT

To make these lotion bars soothing for the joints, we are using essential oils. There are a number of different oils that are great for reducing joint and muscle discomforts.

I’m going to be using a blend of oils for maximum benefits. Below is a list of essential oils that I recommend adding to your soothing lotion bars.

PEPPERMINT ESSENTIAL OIL

Peppermint essential oil is very cooling and soothing for the muscles. It contains menthol, which can help with inflammation, tension and ease discomfort. Peppermint essential oil should always be diluted before being applied to the skin as it is very concentrated.

Adding a few drops of peppermint oil into the lotion is a great way to dilute and benefit to the joints.

MARJORAM ESSENTIAL OIL

Marjoram essential oil is well known for the benefits it has for easing muscle and joint discomforts. When applied topically to the area of concern, it can help reduce stiffness, soreness, and spasms.

FRANKINCENSE ESSENTIAL OIL

Frankincense is a very calming, soothing, and relaxing essential oil. Because frankincense can relieve tension, it makes a great natural solution for a hurting back, stiff neck, achy joints, and discomforts.  Apply topically to the area of concern. 

It can help with a healthy inflammatory response inside the body when taken internally or applied topically.

HELICHRYSUM ESSENTIAL OIL

Helichrysum essential oil helps with a healthy inflammatory response and can reduce muscle discomforts. When applied topically to the area of concern, it can soothe and relax joints and muscles.

LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL

Lavender is a well-known oil to help with sleep, stress and calming. Just like it can help relax the mind, it can relax muscles and joints. Lavender oil is a very gentle oil and would be a good option for children experiencing discomfort.

Add a couple drops to some lotion and apply to the area of concern. The oil is very soothing and calming.

HOW TO MAKE A SOOTHING LOTION BAR

Making a basic homemade lotion bar is very easy. The lotion bar can be made with as few as three ingredients: coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax. And I simply customize it with essential oils for the effects I want.

I use equal parts of the three ingredients. Depending on how many bars you want to make will determine how much of each ingredient you will want to use.

You can then add in essential oils to make the bars soothing for muscles and joints. Try adding in different oils to make calming lotion bars for sleep or bug repellent lotion bars for summertime.

SOOTHING LOTION BAR RECIPE

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INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup shea butter
• 1/2 cup beeswax
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 15 drops of essential oil (choose from the list above)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add the shea butter, beeswax, and coconut oil to a double boiler over medium heat. If you don’t have a double boiler, you can make your own by placing a small glass bowl over a saucepan of water and bringing it to a boil.
2. Once ingredients are melted, remove from heat and allow them to cool slightly—about 5 minutes.
3. Add in essential oils of choice. I used 3 drops each of peppermint, lavender, helichrysum, marjoram, and frankincense.
4. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
5. Pour into silicone molds.
6. Allow the mixture to cool and harden completely. Pop the lotion bars out of the molds.
7. Store in an airtight container.

HOW TO USE A LOTION BAR FOR MUSCLE AND JOINT DISCOMFORT

This lotion bar can be used on the hands, feet, or body. The base ingredients are safe for the face; however, several of the essential oils are not. I recommend following a different recipe for a homemade face moisturizer and using this lotion bar on the body.

The lotion bar is designed to reduce muscle and joint discomfort, stiffness, and tension. You can apply the lotion to the area of concern as needed throughout the day.

When the lotion bar is rubbed on the skin, it will melt slightly; you can then massage it into the skin like you are using my DIY massage oil. After you are done using it, store it in an airtight container.

HOMEMADE LOTION BAR WITHOUT BEESWAX

If you want to make this recipe vegan, you can substitute the beeswax for soy wax. Or you can omit the beeswax altogether. However, if you make this without beeswax, it will be more of a cream than a lotion bar.

The beeswax will firm the lotion up and make it a solid bar rather than a creamy texture. If you decide to make a cream instead of a bar, I recommend whipping the ingredients with a handheld mixer to make more of a body butter DIY.

You can skip the silicone molds and store the lotion in an airtight container such as a mason jar.

HOW LONG DOES HOMEMADE LOTION LAST?

These lotion bars are good for 6 months to a year. It is important to store them in an airtight container and out of direct sunlight to extend shelf life.

These lotion bars are safe to store at room temperature, but they may melt in high heat or direct sunlight. You can store them in the refrigerator if you live in a hot climate or during the warmer months.

You can add an antioxidant like vitamin E antioxidant or rosemary antioxidant to help extend the product’s shelf life if desired.

Soothing Lotion Bars for Joints

Laura Ascher

These soothing lotion bars will help relieve joint and muscle discomforts. Made with all-natural ingredients and pure essential oils, these lotion bars are good for your skin and cost-effective to make.

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Project Type skin care

Category Bath & Beauty

Create ModePrevent your screen from going dark

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Active Time 15 minutes mins

Additional Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Yield 4 bars

Equipment

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  Double Boiler
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  molds

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ ½ cup shea butter
• ▢ ½ cup beeswax
• ▢ ½ cup coconut oil
• ▢ 15 drops of essential oil choose from the list above

Instructions

 

• Add shea butter, beeswax, and coconut oil to a double boiler over medium heat. If you don't have a double boiler, you can make your own by placing a small glass bowl over a saucepan of water and bringing it to a boil.
• Once melted, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly—about 5 minutes.
• Add in essential oils of choice. I used 3 drops each of peppermint, lavender, helichrysum, marjoram, and frankincense.
• Stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
• Pour into silicone molds.
• Allow the mixture to cool and harden completely. Pop the lotion bars out of the molds.
• Store in an airtight container.

Notes

This will make approximately 4 bars, depending on the size of the molds you use.

I do have a video of the lotion-making process above if needed!

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