Azlok's Light Hand & Body Lotion Base is a ready-to-use, pre-emulsified lotion that you can use straight from the tub or customise with your own fragrance and active ingredients. It is a lightweight, non-greasy, off-white formula designed to absorb quickly into both hands and body, which makes it a convenient starting point for home makers and small businesses alike.
What is a ready-to-use lotion base?
A lotion base is the hard part of lotion-making already done for you. Balancing water and oil into a stable emulsion normally needs heating, precise measuring and an emulsifier that behaves. This base arrives pre-blended, so you skip that step entirely. You simply take the amount you need and either use it as-is or stir in extras.
The formula includes familiar, well-known ingredients such as glycerine, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, neem and turmeric extracts, along with emulsifying wax, stearic acid and a phenoxyethanol-based preservative system. It is vegan friendly, alcohol free, soy free, mineral oil free and formaldehyde free, with a stated shelf life of 24 months.
Common uses
- Everyday hand and body lotion for daily moisturising.
- Custom scented lotions using fragrance or essential oils.
- Small-batch and commercial products for makers selling their own range.
- Base for adding actives like extra vitamin E or carrier oils.
- Gifting and hampers when paired with your own labels and packaging.
How to use and customise it
You can use the base on its own — scoop a small amount and massage into clean skin. To make it your own, work in small batches first so you can test before scaling up.
- Start small. Take a known weight of base, for example 100 g, so you can calculate additions accurately.
- Add fragrance sparingly. A typical guideline is around 0.5–1% fragrance or essential oil by weight. Stir gently and thoroughly until fully blended.
- Add carrier oils lightly. A teaspoon of a light oil such as almond or jojoba per 100 g can boost richness, but too much oil can break the emulsion or make it greasy.
- Mix with clean tools. Use sanitised spatulas and containers to avoid introducing bacteria.
- Fill and label. Transfer into clean pump bottles or jars, and note the date you made the batch.
Tips and safety notes
- Patch test any customised batch on your inner arm before regular use, especially if you have added essential oils.
- Keep water out. Introducing tap water or wet fingers can shorten the product's life and encourage microbial growth. Use a scoop or pump.
- Do not ingest. This is a topical product for external use only.
- Mind the fragrance load. Overloading with essential oils can irritate skin and destabilise the lotion. Less is safer.
- Keep away from children and store out of direct sunlight.
- If you are selling finished products, follow the labelling and safety norms that apply to cosmetics in India, and request the COA and MSDS documents from your supplier.
Buying and storage
Azlok offers the Light Hand & Body Lotion Base from a 500 g tub up to 25 kg, so you can buy a small quantity to experiment or a bulk pack for production. The 500 g pack is priced at ₹419, which is a sensible size for testing scents and recipes before committing to larger volumes.
Store the base in a cool, dry place with the lid tightly closed. Keep it away from heat and direct sunlight, which can affect texture over time. Used correctly and kept clean, the base carries a 24-month shelf life; always check for any change in smell, colour or consistency before use, and use your finished custom lotions within a few months.
FAQ
Can I use the lotion base without adding anything?
Yes. It is ready to use as a plain, lightweight moisturiser for hands and body. Adding fragrance or oils is optional and only for customisation.
How much fragrance or essential oil should I add?
A common range is about 0.5–1% by weight, so roughly 0.5 to 1 gram per 100 grams of base. Start low, mix well and patch test before making a large batch.
Is this base suitable for all skin types?
It is formulated to be lightweight and suitable for general use on hands and body. As with any skincare product, do a patch test first, particularly if your skin is sensitive or if you have added extra ingredients.
Is the lotion base vegan and free from mineral oil?
Yes. According to the product details it is vegan friendly, alcohol free, soy free, formaldehyde free and mineral oil free.
How long does it last?
The base has a stated shelf life of 24 months when stored properly. Once you customise and open it, keep it clean, avoid water contamination and use your finished lotion within a few months.