A silkier, richer upgrade to your everyday lotion. ✨
If you love our Original Lotion Base, you’re going to fall in love with this one. Our Coconut Shea Lotion Base takes everything you already know and trust—easy to use, reliable, and fragrance-ready—and adds a touch of indulgence.
Infused with shea butter, coconut oil, and vitamin E, it melts in fast with no greasy feel, leaving skin soft, hydrated, and oh-so-touchable from elbows to ankles.
Perfect for hand, body, and face lotions. It’s just as simple to create: add fragrance, stir, cure, and bottle. (As always, we recommend testing your final product for best results!)
How to Use & Resources
- How To Make (Quick Start)
1. Weigh your lotion base into a sanitized mixing vessel. 2. Add fragrance at 0.5–2% (by weight), stirring gently to fully incorporate. 3. Rest 24–48 hours to ensure fragrance has fully incorporated 4. Bottle & label. Enjoy your luxe, maker-crafted lotion (always test first!)
Need full instructions?Click here for our Step-by-Step Guide
- Want to learn more about the ingredients in this base?Read our Ingredient breakdown blog.
- Wondering what the difference is between our two lotion bases?
- Original Lotion Base: Our simple, effective everyday formula you know and love—great all-purpose, every day lotion.
- Luxury Lotion Base (this one): A richer, more nourishing feel thanks to shea butter + vitamin E with the same quick-absorbing, non-greasy finish.
Want a deeper dive? Read our blog: Luxury Lotion Base vs Original: What's the Difference?
Key Features
- Silky, quick-absorbing feel — lightweight finish with serious hydration - Shea + Vitamin E for extra skin-loving nourishment - Fragrance-ready — mixes smoothly (no premix needed) - Beginner-friendly — create luxe lotions with minimal steps - Versatile — hand lotion, body lotion, and more - Vegan-friendly / cruelty-free - Phthalate-free / Paraben-free - Non-Toxic and Eco-friendly
- Recommended FO load:0.5%–2% (by weight) *Max of 4% (requires testing) - Always check IFRA: Follow the IFRA Category 5 sub-category appropriate for your marketed product. Usage varies by fragrance. - Label responsibly according to your state's regulations. - Recommend cure time: 24 hours - Contains a safe, non-toxic and naturally-derived preservative. No additional preservatives required. - California Prop 65 compliant and CARB compliant
Because every fragrance is different, test small batches to confirm scent strength and that your lotion maintains its thickness and stability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to premix fragrance with anything?
A: Nope! Add FO straight into the base and stir gently to incorporate.
Q: Can I go over 2% fragrance?
A: This luxury formula is designed for 0.5–2% in leave-on products. A max of 4% exists for this base, but testing is requirement. Higher loads may thin the base and could exceed IFRA limits for some fragrances. Always check IFRA and run stability tests.
Q: Can I color this lotion base?
A: Yes! You can use liquid soap dyes or other skin-safe colorants. Start with a very small amount—these colorants go a long way—and always test for even dispersion and stability before batching large quantities.
Q: Can I add extra ingredients (like oils, extracts, or actives)?
A: We don't recommend this for this base since it already has added shea butter, coconut oil, and vitamin E. If you want to customize your lotion a bit more, we would recommend our Original Lotion Base.
Q: What’s the shelf life?
A: Unopened and stored in a cool, dry place, this base has a shelf life of about 12 months. Once scented and bottled, we recommend use within 6–12 months for best texture and freshness.
Q: Do I need to add a preservative?
A: No! The base is already preserved with Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin. If you add extra water-based ingredients, however, you’ll need to re-evaluate preservation and perform stability testing.
Q: What packaging works best?
A: Most makers prefer pump bottles, squeeze tubes, or jars depending on intended use. Please note proper equipment may be needed to bottle this as the viscosity is denser! A jar may be easiest if you do not have equipment. Always test your packaging for compatibility and ease of dispensing with your finished scented lotion.
