Dry skin can be a frustrating and uncomfortable condition to deal with, especially during colder months or in dry climates. If you're looking for a natural solution to help hydrate and soothe your dry skin, this DIY lavender body lotion is a great option. Lavender has been used for centuries for its calming and relaxing properties, and is also known for its ability to soothe and nourish the skin.
Making your own body lotion allows you to customize the ingredients to your liking, ensuring that you're using high-quality, natural products that are safe for your skin. In this recipe, we will guide you through the steps to create a nourishing and moisturizing lavender body lotion that is perfect for treating dry skin. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a luxurious and soothing lotion that will leave your skin feeling soft, smooth, and refreshed.
# Lavender Essential OilLavender essential oil is very effective in soothing dry skin. It helps moisturize as well as hydrate your skin. This makes your skin soft and smooth. It has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce swelling, redness, and irritation. It also works great to fading scars and gives you even skin tone. Lavender essential oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties. It kills bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms. Hence it helps prevent skin infection and keeps it healthy. It contains powerful antioxidant properties that help reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
# Avocado Oil
Avocado oil is a very effective moisturizer for dry skin. It contains potassium which replenishes moisture level in your skin. Hence makes your skin soft and supple. It is high in vitamin E which is a powerful antioxidant. Vitamin E combat free radicals to prevent cell damage. This helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
# Geranium Essential OilGeranium essential oil is very effective in tightening skin. Its astringent properties tighten skin tissues that help smooth out wrinkles. Its powerful moisturizing properties rejuvenates your dry and dull skin. It is also great for reducing scars and age spots.
# Jojoba OilJojoba oil has powerful moisturizing properties. It lubricates your skin by balancing sebum(oil) production. It also hydrates your dry, dull skin cells. Hence makes your skin soft and supple. It increases collagen production in your skin. This improves elasticity and firmness of your skin. Hence your skin will look youthful and naturally glowing.
Recipe
Ingredients4 tablespoon avocado oil
¼ cup jojoba oil
1 cup distilled water
½ teaspoon vitamin e oil
30 drops lavender essential oil
1.5 tablespoon emulsifying wax NF
¼ teaspoon liquid germall plus preservative
Method* Put some water(1-inch level) in a wide flat bottomed pan and simmer it over low to medium-low heat.
* Put the distilled water into a small heat-resistant glass measuring cup and place the measuring cup in your prepared water.
* Now, put avocado oil, jojoba oil, and emulsifying wax NF into a second heat-resistant glass measuring cup and place that measuring cup in the prepared water as well.
* Heat both parts through for 20-30 minutes; this ensures the oil part is thoroughly melted.
* After 20-30 minutes, pour the water part into the oil part. Remove both measuring cups from the water and set it on a dishtowel to insulate it from the countertop.
* Using an immersion blender, blend the solution together. After a minute or two of blending, leave it to cool for 10 minutes before returning to blend it some more.
* Blend the mixture a few more times until the lotion is only a bit warmer than room temperature, and then mix vitamin E, liquid germall plus, and lavender essential oil.
* Transfer the lotion into a glass container.
How To Apply* Apply this lavender body lotion whenever needed.