These pretty DIY lotion bars are a great way to spoil friends and family for Easter! And the simple ingredients means that you don’t have to worry about allergies and other sensitivities when gifting them! You can mix up as many different scents, inspired by traditional Easter colours, as you like:

What you’ll need for a lavender (purple) bar:

• 1 1/2 cup Penny Lane Organics Premium Ontario Beeswax, shredded
• 1 cup Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
• A couple drops of NOW Essential Oils Lavender Essential Oil (or to preference)
• Lavender buds for optional decoration

What you’ll need for a rose & jojoba (pink) bar:

• 1 1/2 cup Penny Lane Organics Premium Ontario Beeswax, shredded
• 1 cup Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
• 1/2 cup Druide Karite Pure Shea Butter
• A couple drops of Aura Cacia Rose Absolute Blended with Jojoba Oil (or to preference)
• Pink rose petals for optional decoration

What you’ll need for a citrus (yellow) bar:

• 1 1/2 cup Penny Lane Organics Premium Ontario Beeswax, shredded
• 1 cup Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
• A couple drops of NOW Essential Oils Cheer Up Buttercup! Blend (or to preference)
• Lemon peel curls for optional decoration

What you’ll need for a rosemary, eucalyptus & peppermint (green) bar:

• 1 1/2 cup Penny Lane Organics Premium Ontario Beeswax, shredded
• 1 cup Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
• A couple drops of NOW Essential Oils Clear the Air Blend (or to preference)
• Rosemary sprigs for optional decoration

Directions for All:

For all lotion bars, combine carrier oils in a small pot and melt over medium heat, stirring frequently. Then add your essential oil of choice. Place chosen decoration in the bottom of a square or rectangular baking dish, and then pour melted oils over top. Allow the bars to cool at room temperature, or place in the fridge for 10 minutes.

Pop the lotion bars out of molds, and then store in a cool, dry place. You can wrap them in clear wrap and arrange them in a basket for a great Easter treat for kids and adults. To use, simply rub the bar over your skin.

If you have any concerns about allergies, try a simple recipe of 1 cup coconut oil, 1 cup shredded beeswax, and 3/4 cup cocoa butter. Melt as before and pour into molds. Once cooled, you’ll have a gently moisturizing bar that smells like a chocolate coconut cookie!