Doesn’t every man love a massage? What if you could make one available anytime? DIY massage bars are a type of homemade lotion bar that can do just that!  

To be honest, homemade gifts are my favorite to give and receive. I learned this concept from my mother. I think my mother could craft up anything! She never runs out of ideas; the funny thing is, neither do I. 

I remember the thrill of secretly hand-making a gift for my Dad, other family members, teachers, and best friends. Father’s Day was one of those rare times when I was given money or supplies to make something special for someone else. Handmade gifts have always been a beautiful way to show someone how much you care. 

So, whether I’m hand pouring candles into a coffee mug for Dad or making easy coffee soap with my daughter for my husband, Father’s Day is always special around here. 

These DIY massage bars are a great Father’s Day gift idea for dads of all ages! 

A massage bar is basically a solid lotion bar, but with one significant difference. Like lotion bars, a massage bar is solid at room temperature and resembles a soap bar.

However, unlike soap, you won’t find any cleansers in the bar. It only contains moisturizing ingredients like coconut oil and shea butter or cocoa butter. 

The other thing I really like about massage bars is that they are made with only 3 to 5 ingredients total and act like a lotion.

What makes them even more unique is the mold you pour the ingredients into to make a massage bar. This is the massage bar mold I used, designed to make big round beads that stick out from the bar. 

How does a massage bar work?

The beads created by the massage bar mold add a massaging sensation when rubbed directly over muscles. As you rub a massage bar across the body, heat from the skin will gradually melt the oil and butter that make up the solid lotion. With the help of beeswax, there is no drippy mess! 

Homemade massage bars are a simple tool for soothing sore muscles and tension. Quite honestly, they feel amazing when applied to tired muscles! The organic butter and oils melt and moisturize the skin, enhancing the massage benefits. 

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So, how do you use a massage bar?

How to Make a Massage Bar:

Step 1:

Using a digital kitchen scale measure 1 ounce of unrefined coconut oil, 2 ounces of beeswax pastilles, and 3 ounces of unrefined shea butter. Add each to the top of melting pot of double boiler set.

Step 2:

Using the double boiler method, fill the bottom pan about third full of water. Then place it on your stove top. Add the top melting pot over the bottom and melt the ingredients on low heat. (You can watch several videos on the product page.)

Step 3:

Stir the ingredients in often with a heat-resistant silicone spatula to speed up the process and avoid burning.

Step 4:

Once melted, remove the mixture from heat and add ⅛ teaspoon of vitamin E oil. Quickly stir to combine with other ingredients and pour them into the silicone massage bar mold. 

Step 5:

Allow the bars to cool and set up for 30 minutes to an hour before removing the lotion bars from the massage bar mold.