After some "scares" about some of the ingredients that can be found in lotions, potions and other such beauty products, I thought I'd look around for a more natural way to keep my skin silky smooth. The answer came from one my daughter's neighbours who very kindly showed both of us how to make this lotion. I thought I'd pass the recipe around so that others can try it if they choose.
First get everything you need ready: clean containers with lids off, a hand held food blitzer or a whisk, jugs, funnel and the perfume or essential oil (if using) with lids off etc. This is important as the cream 'sets' quickly at the end.
Add a little of the boiling water, just enough to cover the wax, and allow to soften for a few seconds.
Add the glycerine and the almond oil to this mixture and give it a blitz.
Put in the remainder of the hot water.
Now add the perfume or essential oils and beat for about a minute.
Slowly add the cold water whilst still beating.
At this point the lotion starts to 'gel' rapidly, so pour it into the containers at once. If you delay it becomes hard to pour and the globs go all over the jars, the counter, the floor, and your hands making a very aromatic mess!
I use a synergy blend of essential oils, equal parts of lavender, tee tree, grapefruit and lemon as these oils are good for the skin and I rather like the clean citrus fragrance.
This recipe is also good it you want to make an after sun lotion all you have to do is to put more water in and perhaps use a soothing essential oil i.e. lavender, chamomile or oils with similar properties.
Add less water for a more intensive moisturing treatment for hands and feet.
I hope you try it and enjoy the using the lotion.
Oh!!! I love this! I am always on the hunt for the perfect lotion (haven't found it, yet). I will try this for sure. thank you!!
Oh please let me know how you get on with it, I've been using it for about 5 years now and am so pleased with it.
Wow! That sounds so easy!
it really is and so much better for your skin.
That does sound nice especially with all the ' Synergy Blend ' of Oils ….
I see I've got a like but I can't remember being on this blog. I'm going to write the recipe down.
Is it good for dry skin too?
Yes this is my first blog, my other is only for photo challenges with photos taken in Portugal. Put in a little more almond oil and try 10 drops of Chamomile Roman to this quantity to help soothe dry skin. With the extra oil it will take a little longer to sink in but I', sure it will help. Let me know how you get on.