Here’s some incredible and easy way to make a lotion. It is so inexpensive and organic that you might wonder why anyone would even consider spending a dime on the chemical rich lotions on the market. Besides this could give you an incentive if you have eczema.
To begin, for a lotion base all you need is water, oil and an emulsifier. An emulsifier is simply an ingredient that blends the water and oil together. Here is the base that you begin with to make your lotion:
- ½ cup distilled water
- ½ cup oil (I usually use olive, almond, macadamia nut, or grape seed)
- 1 TBS liquid lecithin
You can experiment from here by adding essential oils, combining other oils; you can steep beneficial herbs into your water before you add your oil, etc. Here is a nice winter lotion to get you started:
- ½ cup distilled water
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 TBS lecithin
- 6-8 drops of geranium oil
- 2-4 drops Myrrh oil
- 400 IU Vitamin E oil (1-2 open capsules)
Geranium oil is good for supporting balance and rejuvenating dry skin conditions and for wrinkled and matured skin. While, myrrh is gentle oil that is effective in replenishing moisture and Vitamin E oil is an excellent antioxidant and helps to protect the skin as well as a nice preservative.
Blend all ingredients in the blender either on whip or cream. You will have a nice creamy firm lotion. Add more water to make a lighter lotion. Store in the refrigerator in hot climates or store in a cool place. Shake well before use. Enjoy your lotion. Hopefully this little recipe will inspire you to become creative!
