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