2-ingredient body lotion. Lotion recipe
This 2-ingredient body lotion can even be eaten, not to mention it’s great for treating dry skin. Is it possible to eat store-bought cream? Most of the ingredients in industrial cosmetics should not even come into contact with the skin, let alone be absorbed by it…
We need only 2 ingredients - Shea butter (Shea butter) and base oil (olive, grape seed, almond, milk thistle, sea buckthorn, wheat germ, etc.)
Olive oil itself does not moisturize the skin and its molecules are too large to be absorbed, so it can be used as a makeup remover or an additional ingredient in lotion.
Shea butter in its pure form is a little heavy - it melts from body heat, but its texture seems to require a little dilution, while it perfectly moisturizes the skin.
Mixing just two ingredients creates a rich, moisturizing lotion that keeps skin firm and nourished. Suitable as night care for face and body for oily skin and in hot weather, as well as day care for dry skin at any time of the year. It could also be a baby cream; I have experience using it for eczema.
Body lotion recipe
- 120 grams of unrefined Shea butter (100 grams 80 UAH, 200 rubles)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Preparation
- Melt Shea butter in a steam bath.
- Add olive oil and heat the mixture for a couple more minutes.
- Remove from heat and refrigerate for 30-40 minutes. The mixture should set and thicken.
- Beat with a mixer or whisk until creamy, about 5 minutes. It’s better not to do this by hand, the mixer will create a more uniform airy texture.
- The lotion can be stored for at least 6 months; it can be stored in the refrigerator or in the bathroom.
I would like to note that in store-bought lotions the main ingredient is water and emulsifying components. Therefore, their texture is thinner and more liquid, requiring the use of preservatives. Even if the water is distilled, it is a breeding ground for bacteria - our hands are not sterile when we scoop up another portion of lotion.
Check out a few other lotion recipes in the Beauty section.
