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How To Make The Best Homemade Moisturizer For Dry Winter Skin
This vanilla body lotion is rich, deeply moisturizing and perfect for dry winter skin!
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Author
Suzan Ferreira
Ingredients
2
Tbl
Coconut Oil
Recommended organic, unrefined oil
2
Tbl
Shea Butter
4
Tbl
Sweet Almond Oil
1/2
Tbl
Beeswax *optional
1/2
Tsp
Vitamin E Oil
1/2
Tsp
Essential Oil
optional
1
Tsp
Aloe Vera Gel (may need more as needed)
Instructions
Place the first 4 ingredients into bain marie or double boiler. Melt over medium heat
Remove from heat and cool for approximately 5 minutes
Add essential oil of choice and vitamin E oil. Stir to combine
For whipped butter, place in refrigerator for one hour
Remove from refrigerator and blend with hand held mixer adding aloe vera gel very slowly until desired consistency is reached
Notes
Vanilla Extract can be substituted for the essential oil
Any oil of choice may be used. I like to mix Calendula Oil and Sweet Almond
Double the batch. Store additional lotion in the refrigerator for up to six months
Those in warmer climates may wish to add 1 tsp beeswax during the melting process