Non-greasy body lotion. Lotion recipe
A homemade, non-greasy body lotion ideal for summer skin needs. Absorbs completely and heals skin after sunburn. This recipe contains no chemicals at all, even the wax here is beeswax, not emulsifying (to be fair, emulsifying wax is made from plant materials). The lotion is so safe that you can even eat it))).
If you are seriously interested in making homemade skin care products, check out the section dedicated to it. There are a lot of good recommendations in other articles, which I do not repeat so as not to clutter up with the same information.
Non-greasy body lotion
- 1 cup Aloe Vera gel (an expensive product, easy to get at home. This is the core of an aloe leaf). If gel is not available, substitute vegetable glycerin or aloe juice. Homemade varieties of aloe are not as effective, but they can also be used
- 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
- 20 grams of beeswax
- 0.5 stack. base oil (almonds, grape seeds, wheat germ, milk thistle)
- 1 tbsp cocoa butter (not necessary for summer lotion) 10 drops of essential oil to your taste.
Preparation
- In a steam bath, heat the wax and oil until completely dissolved and transformed into a total mass.
- Mix aloe, vitamin E, and essential oils in a bowl.
- Leave the wax and oil to cool.
- Once cooled on low speed, begin whisking the butter while slowly pouring in the aloe mixture. It is in this sequence, otherwise the cool gel will instantly thicken the wax and you may not get a smooth, homogeneous lotion. For whipping, you can use an immersion blender or mixer, hand mixer for cocktails.
- Pour the lotion into sanitized jars.
The consistency of the lotion allows it to be used with a dispenser. You can moisturize your baby’s skin, but in this case, be careful about the reaction to essential oils - most often suitable for children are lavender and geranium, especially suitable for the treatment of eczema and infant diaper rash. You need to be especially careful with pine oils. You can store the lotion for one and a half to two months. Since it contains liquid, it is better to store a large portion in the refrigerator.
