two new scent recipes your going to fall in love with…..
🍋✨ DIY Raspberry Lemon Vanilla Body Lotion: Real Ingredients, Real Results
There’s something magical about making your own skincare—especially when every ingredient has a purpose. No fillers, no dyes, no strange chemicals you can’t pronounce… just real, skin-loving nourishment made by real people. Today we’re creating a Raspberry Lemon Vanilla Lotion that smells fruity, fresh, and softly sweet—like sunshine, berries, and warm dessert all in one.
And the best part? Every ingredient in this lotion does something beautiful for your skin.
🌿 Why Homemade Lotion Is Better
Store-bought lotions are often packed with things like synthetic fragrances, stabilizers, alcohols, and dyes—things that smell good but do nothing for your skin. When you make your own, you’re in full control.
This recipe gives you a lotion that’s:
✔ Naturally scented
✔ Ultra-moisturizing
✔ Packed with vitamins + antioxidants
✔ Safe for kids and sensitive skin
✔ Made with ingredients that serve your body
Real lotion. Real results. Made by real hands.
🍇✨ The Ingredients & Why They Matter
Here’s what makes your lotion powerful and nourishing:
Shea Butter – Deep Moisture + Skin Repair
Creamy, rich, and full of vitamins A and E. Shea butter softens skin, helps repair dryness, and locks in moisture without feeling greasy.
Almond Oil – Glow-Boosting + Soothing
Almond oil is lightweight and skin-loving. It helps improve texture, calm irritation, and create that healthy, natural glow.
Beeswax – Natural Barrier + Long-Lasting Hydration
Beeswax helps hold moisture in your skin while giving your lotion that silky, creamy texture. It also has antibacterial properties.
Honey – Antioxidant + Skin Softening
Honey draws moisture into the skin, supports healing, and leaves your skin smooth and hydrated.
Yam Root – Skin Firming + Collagen Support
Yam root is known for its natural phytoestrogens, which support skin elasticity and help skin stay plump and youthful. It also adds a silky feel to the lotion.
Raspberry + Lemon – Natural Scent + Vitamin Boost
Instead of synthetic fragrance, we’re using raspberry and lemon for a bright, fruity aroma.
Lemon brings a fresh, clean scent and vitamin C.
Raspberry adds a soft berry sweetness and antioxidant benefits.
Vanilla – Cozy Warmth + Comforting Aroma
A touch of natural vanilla rounds everything out and makes the scent feel edible and warm.
✨ 🍋 Raspberry Lemon Vanilla Lotion Recipe
Ingredients
1 cup shea butter
½ cup almond oil
2 tablespoons beeswax
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon powdered yam root
1 tablespoon raspberry puree or raspberry seed oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest (or a few drops food-grade lemon oil)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
Instructions
1. Melt Your Base
In a double boiler, gently melt together:
shea butter
almond oil
beeswax
Stir until everything is completely liquid and blended.
2. Add the Skin Boosters
Once melted, remove from heat and stir in:
honey
yam root powder
Mix well so the yam root disperses evenly.
3. Add Your Natural Scent
When the mixture cools slightly (but hasn’t hardened yet), add:
raspberry puree / raspberry seed oil
lemon zest / lemon oil
vanilla extract
This keeps the scent bright and the nutrients intact.
4. Whip It
Let your mixture cool until it starts to firm up.
Then whip with a mixer for 3–5 minutes until fluffy, creamy, and luxurious.
5. Jar + Label
Spoon into a clean glass jar.
Label it with the scent and date—because this lotion will become a favorite.
🍧✨ The Scent: Fruity, Fresh, Warm, and Perfect
The combination of raspberry + lemon + vanilla is mouthwatering in the best way—
fresh fruit, sweet bakery, and sunny brightness.
Soft. Feminine. Inviting.
A scent that feels like summer and comfort all in one.
💛 A Lotion That Actually Does Something for Your Skin
Unlike synthetic lotions that just sit on top of the skin, this one:
✨ penetrates deeply
✨ supports elasticity
✨ boosts hydration
✨ soothes irritation
✨ nourishes with real vitamins
And it’s safe for you, your kids, and anyone who wants clean, real-body care made at home.
✨ Scent Blend #2: Vanilla Honey Rosewood Glow Lotion
A warm, cozy, feminine, heart-opening blend that feels like soft sweaters, self-care days, and glowing skin.
If your first blend was bright, fruity, and uplifting…
this one is warm, grounding, romantic, and deeply skin-nourishing.
It’s the perfect “second signature scent” for your line — something soothing, wearable year-round, and packed with natural benefits.
🌸 Why This Blend Works
You’re using the same powerful, clean base — because it already does the heavy lifting:
Shea Butter – repairs skin barrier + hydrates deeply
Almond Oil – softens & smooths the skin
Yam Root – supports skin elasticity & firmness
Lemon (a touch) – brightens the complexion + natural antioxidant
Honey – antimicrobial, healing, naturally humectant
Beeswax – locks in moisture + gives a long-lasting silky finish
Now you’re adding a scent that is:
✔ warm
✔ sweet
✔ floral
✔ comforting
✔ and extremely wearable
✨ The Vanilla Honey Rosewood Scent Blend
🌹 Rosewood (or Palmarosa)
Soft floral, lightly sweet, and known for:
reducing redness
supporting collagen
soothing emotional tension
🍯 Honey Vanilla
Warm, cozy, comforting — makes the scent feel edible and sensual.
🍋 Whisper of Lemon
A micro-splash brightens the blend so it’s not heavy.
🧴 How to Make the Vanilla Honey Rosewood Lotion
Base (Use Your Standard Recipe):
Shea butter
Almond oil
Yam root infusion
Lemon (very small amount)
Honey
Beeswax
Scent Blend (per 8 oz lotion):
6–8 drops Rosewood essential oil
3 drops Vanilla oleoresin or extract
1–2 drops Lemon essential oil
Optional: tiny pinch of real vanilla bean for a luxe feel
Stir in after your base has cooled slightly so you don’t burn off the aromatherapy properties.
🌼 The Vibe
This scent blend feels:
Cozy but sophisticated
Sweet but not childish
Floral but not overpowering
Natural, grounding, heart-opening
It smells like warm hugs, soft blankets, and slow evenings — and it still does something good for the skin with every ingredient.
