DIY Drying Lotion

Have you tried out store-bought dry lotions but they don’t seem to be doing the trick?

Well, why not try making your own drying lotion? While it may sound complex and time-consuming, it doesn’t take too long and most importantly, it works wonders on your skin.

In this article, we’re going to show you how to make a homemade drying lotion so you can kiss goodbye to your pimples.

Read on and we’ll discuss the ingredients needed and how they work with acne treatment from salicylic acid to isopropyl alcohol.

Now, if you want to know how to use your drying lotion once it’s been made then have a look at our article “How to use drying lotion“.

Homemade Mario Badescu Drying Lotion

The Mario Badescu drying lotion is one of the most popular and effective lotions out there, but why go to the store and buy something so pricey when you can just make your own DIY drying lotion at home?

Below we’ve got a step-by-step guide on how to make a homemade drying lotion that’s very similar to the Mario Badescu drying lotion so read on and you’ll be clear of redness, pimples, and blemishes before you know it.

Ingredients you’ll need:

1. Water
2. A small container 
3. 1 bottle of calamine lotion 
4. 1 bottle of 100% tea tree oil

Making Your DIY Drying Lotion

1) Calamine – Firstly, shake your calamine lotion and then pour it into a small bowl.

2) Tea Tree Oil – Next, pour one bottle of 100 per cent tea tree oil into a separate bowl. 

3) Mix Water – Then you’re going to mix the tea tree oil with around three times the amount of water. Be sure to mix it well.

4) Container – Now you need to pour the calamine lotion into your small container so it’s about a third of the way full.

5) Fill – Lastly, just fill the rest of the bottle with the diluted tea tree oil. 

6) Leave – Now, just let the lotion sit before applying.

Again, if you need help applying your drying lotion then our article, “how to use drying lotion” will give you all the tips you need.

Homemade Rubbing Alcohol Drying Lotion

Ingredients You’ll Need

1. A small bottle (big enough for Q-tip to fit in)
2. Rubbing alcohol
3. White willow bark or white willow bark capsules
4. Bentonite clay

Making Your DIY Lotion

1) Pour – First, you need to pour your rubbing alcohol into the small bottle you’ve chosen. Leave about an inch of space from the top.

2) White Willow – Add in 4-6 capsules or 2 tbsp of white willow bark into a clean jar.

3) Mix – Now add your measured out rubbing alcohol to the white willow bark and let it sit for 2-4 weeks.

4) Strain – Now strain what’s there.

5) Bentonite – Add bentonite clay slowly into the bottle until you have a nice thick layer on the bottom.

6) Rubbing Alcohol – Next, add the infused rubbing alcohol back into your bottle and you’ll see the clay slowly absorb the liquid.

7) Apply – Once it’s made you can use it straight away!

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the best store-bought drying lotion?

There’s no one solid answer but if you want some suggestions then check out our guide on the best drying lotions.

Is Drying Lotion good for pimples?

The drying lotion is also perfect for cystic acne, thanks to the addition of calamine lotion, which soothes the skin and reduces redness while you sleep, and salicylic acid, which penetrates deep into the pores, exfoliates skin cells, and reduces sebum production.

Is Mario Badescu Drying Lotion Safe?

Mario Badescu claims that the drying lotion is a fast-acting spot treatment and it largely lives up to its reputation. The drying lotion dries out blemishes, prevents the spread of acne, and balances skin oil. It’s safe and works for a variety of skin types.