This winter, why not break away from the trend of purchasing conventional body lotions and embark on a rewarding journey of creating your own? Crafting your skincare products not only offers a deep sense of satisfaction but also ensures that you are aware of every ingredient that touches your skin. Unlike store-bought lotions, which often contain a plethora of artificial elements, including fragrance and preservatives, your homemade version will be pure, natural, and tailored specifically to your skin's needs, especially if it's sensitive, like the skin on your face.
The star of the body lotion recipe we're sharing today is glycerin, also known as vegetable glycerol. This incredible substance is derived naturally from plant oils such as soy oil, palm oil, or coconut oil. It manifests as a clear, odorless liquid and boasts natural humectant properties. In the realm of skincare, humectants are indispensable as they draw moisture from the environment, sealing it into the skin's epidermal layer. This not only keeps your skin cells hydrated but also promotes their overall health.
While creating your DIY body lotion, employing an immersion blender is highly recommended for achieving a seamless blend of all the ingredients, preventing any unwanted separation. However, if you don't have an immersion blender, fear not; a hand mixer or even a high-speed blender can serve the purpose. For the latter, simply pour the oil mixture into the blender and, while operating it on the lowest setting, gradually pour in the water mixture until everything melds into a luxurious white cream. So, why settle for store-bought when you can pamper your skin with a homemade concoction that's as pure and natural as your intentions?
Ingredients½ cup organic rose water
¼ cup pure aloe vera gel
½ cup organic coconut oil
¼ cup sweet almond oil
2 tbsp beeswax pastilles
1 tbsp vegetable glycerin
1 tbsp pure vitamin E oil
25 drops geranium essential oil
Double boiler
Immersion blender or hand mixer
Storage containers
Method- Melt the beeswax and coconut oil in a double boiler together with sweet almond oil. You can make your own double boiler by placing a pot filled with 2 inches of water on a stove.
- Next, place a heat-safe bowl over the pot. Into the heat-safe bowl, add the ingredients and turn on the stove on medium low heat.
- Once all the ingredients melt, turn off the heat and set it aside for 10 minutes.
- It should become warm, no longer hot.
- Meanwhile, mix the aloe vera gel and rose water in a pot and heat on medium low on the stove until it’s warm.
- It should be about the same temperature as the melted beeswax/oil mixture.
- Now pour both ingredients into bowl and start mixing it using an emulsion blender until you see an emulsion (white creamy mixture) forming.
- Add the vegetable glycerin and vitamin E oil and continue blending till everything is thoroughly combined. It can take 10 minutes to get everything to combine evenly.
- Finally, add your desired amount of essential oil of your choice and blend again to distribute it.
- Pour your readymade lotion into storage containers and allow it to set to a creamy form.
- Store in a cool dry place and enjoy within 6 months! Keep your lotion away from tap water and contaminants.