Azlok's Satin & Silk Lotion Base (Ready to Use) is a pre-formulated white body lotion that you can use straight from the container or lightly customise with your own oils and fragrance. It gives a silky, fast-absorbing, non-greasy finish, which makes it a practical starting point for home makers, hobbyists and small skincare brands who don't want to build an emulsion from scratch.
What is a ready-to-use lotion base?
A lotion base is a complete, stable oil-and-water emulsion that already contains the emulsifiers, humectants, thickeners and preservatives a lotion needs. Because the hard part—getting oil and water to stay blended—is already done, you skip the heating, weighing and pH balancing that a from-scratch formula demands. You simply decant it into your own bottles, or stir in a few additions before packaging.
This particular base is water-based (Aqua and Glycerin lead the ingredient list), thickened with cetostearyl alcohol and glyceryl stearate, and given its smooth slip by Dimethicone. It is off-white to white, opaque, and pours as a soft lotion. Azlok lists it as vegan friendly with a 24-month shelf life.
Everyday and commercial uses
- Body lotion: the core use—apply after a shower for everyday hydration on arms, legs and torso.
- Hand and elbow cream: works well on drier areas thanks to the glycerin and petrolatum content.
- Custom lotion lines: small businesses can create their own scented or lightly tinted variants using a single reliable base.
- Gifting and workshops: ideal for DIY hampers, hobby classes and market stalls where you want a consistent, repeatable product.
How to use and customise it
For most people, the simplest route is to use it as-is: dispense a small amount and massage into clean, slightly damp skin. If you want to personalise it, keep changes modest so you don't break the emulsion or dilute its preservative system.
- Fragrance: stir in a small quantity of skin-safe fragrance or essential oil—typically well under 1% of the total weight—until fully blended.
- Extra richness: a little carrier oil (jojoba, sweet almond) can be folded in for drier skin, but add sparingly to avoid a greasy feel or separation.
- Packaging: transfer to clean, sanitised pump bottles or jars using clean utensils to keep the product uncontaminated.
Always mix gently with a clean spatula rather than whipping, which can introduce air bubbles.
Safety and skin notes
This is a cosmetic base for external use only. A few honest points to keep in mind:
- Patch test first, especially since the base contains fragrance components such as Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol and Linalool relatives that can occasionally cause sensitivity. Apply a small amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours.
- Preservative system: it uses Phenoxyethanol and DMDM Hydantoin. If you dilute the base with water or fresh botanicals, you risk weakening this protection and shortening its safe life—so avoid adding water.
- External use only. Do not ingest. Avoid the eye area and broken or irritated skin.
- Keep out of reach of children and stop use if redness or itching develops.
Buying and storage tips
The Satin & Silk Lotion Base is available from Azlok starting at ₹449, with pack sizes of 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg and 25 kg—so hobbyists can start small and scale up to bulk once a recipe is settled. It is made in India and carries a 24-month shelf life.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.
- Keep the container tightly closed to limit air and moisture exposure.
- Use clean, dry tools each time you scoop or decant to prevent contamination.
- Buy a pack size that suits your usage rate—large drums are economical only if you'll finish them within the shelf life.
If you plan to sell finished lotions, request the COA and MSDS from Azlok for your records and always run your own stability and patch tests on the final customised product.
FAQ
Can I use this lotion base without adding anything?
Yes. It is fully finished and ready to apply straight from the container. Additions like fragrance or a little oil are optional and only for personalisation.
Is the Satin & Silk Lotion Base vegan?
Azlok lists it as vegan friendly. It is also described as alcohol free, formaldehyde free and mineral oil free.
Can I add essential oils or fragrance to it?
Yes, in small amounts—usually a fraction of a percent of the total weight. Stir in gently until blended and patch test the final version before regular use.
Should I add water to make it go further?
No. Adding water dilutes the preservative system and can cause spoilage or separation. Use the base as supplied.
How long does it last?
The stated shelf life is 24 months when stored correctly in a cool, dry place with the lid closed and clean tools used for dispensing.