Ultra-moisturizing body lotion. Lotion recipe

Ultra moisturizing body lotion. The previous recipe for body lotion was based on coconut oil - simple and effective. But once a season it is advisable to change the care. Just as the body needs a variety of foods, the skin needs to receive special nutrition at different periods of life. This is just one of many good recipes described in the Beauty section

This lotion is based on shea butter, essential oils and any carrier oil of your choice (apricot, grape seed, avocado, etc.). Luxurious thick cream that absorbs perfectly. All the ingredients I use in my skincare products are affordable and easy to find. Some exotic components may require clarification - I will try to describe most of the oils in a separate article later. Next to the ingredient I write the approximate cost in online stores.

Moisturizing body lotion recipe

• 100 grams Shea butter (Karite) unrefined (100 grams 80 UAH, 200 rubles)
• 2 tbsp of base oil (jojoba, apricot, almond and others that you like. Average price is 50-80 UAH (150-200 rubles) per 50 ml)
• 15 drops of lavender essential oil (50 UAH, 130 rubles per 10 ml)
• 5 drops of tea tree essential oil (can cost from 20 UAH to 400 UAH (1000 rubles))

Preparation

• Warm Shea butter in a steam bath, add base oil.
• Remove from heat.
• Place the mixture in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes - the mass should thicken.
• Add essential oils and blend with an immersion blender, whisk mixer or cocktail mixer. The mixture should look like whipped cream. Beat for no more than 1-2 minutes.
• Can be stored at room temperature. Suitable for the face

The structure of the lotion is paste-like, but melts from body heat. Ideal for dry, irritated skin during the autumn-winter period of lack of vitamins and sunlight. This recipe can be considered basic, change only the base oil according to the needs of the skin at this stage. For oily skin, grape seed oil and wheat germ oil are suitable. Dry skin will like jojoba, peach, olive, and almond oils. The same can be said about essential oils - choose what your skin needs right now

I recommend paying attention to the essential oils of sage, rosemary, laurel, thyme and oregano. Each of these oils has its own special therapeutic effect. The main thing is to purchase quality oil. I give preference to Young Living, Karel Hadek, Just oils - really high-quality, real medically purified oils that can be used internally (no links, no advertising - my observations).