How to make aloe vera lotion at home

Aloe Vera Lotion 

Aloe is wonderfully soothing for irritated skin, and it is found in numerous commercial applications. 

The great news is that you can enjoy the healing benefits of aloe without the additional gunk that commercial products have, by mixing up your very own batch. 

Makes: 14 ounces 

Preparation time: 5 minutes 

Ingredients

 ¼ cup pure aloe vera gel

 1 cup coconut oil 

½ cup grated beeswax 

1 teaspoon vitamin E oil 

Directions 

1-Place the ingredients in a saucepan and heat over low heat. As the ingredients melt, mix them together. 

2-Once the ingredients are melted and combined, remove the pot to the counter, and let it rest for 10 minutes. 

3-Place lotion for immediate use in a clean dispenser, and the remainder in a jar with an airtight lid.

How to make lavender body lotion

Lavender Lotion 

There’s something very soothing about the scent of lavender. Lavender in essential oil form is believed to help in mild cases of depression. 

Additionally, topical application of it promotes healing and is antiseptic. 

Makes: 16 ounces 

Ingredients 

1 cup coconut oil 

1 cup shea butter 

2 teaspoons lavender essential oil 

Directions 

1-Sterilize your containers. Place the ingredients in a clean glass jar.

2- Create a water bath in a saucepan, and place the jar in the saucepan long enough for the ingredients to melt. 

3-Mix the ingredients together, and pour the lotion into your sterilized containers.

Super Simple Luxurious Lotion

Super Simple Luxurious Lotion 

This particular lotion is a little heavier than your standard one, so you will need to place the lotion in a container as opposed to a pump bottle. The grapeseed oil extract is a natural preservative, meaning you can store this lotion for a lot longer than you would most homemade products. 

Makes: 16 ounces 

Ingredients 

1 cup almond oil

 ½ cup coconut oil

 ½ cup beeswax 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 ½ teaspoon grapeseed oil extract 

Directions 

1-Sterilize your containers. Place the ingredients in a clean glass jar.

2- Create a water bath in a saucepan, and place the jar in the saucepan long enough to allow the ingredients to melt. 

3-Mix the ingredients together, and pour the lotion in the sterilized containers. Allow it to set. 

4-You can store this lotion, unopened, for up to approximately 6 months.

All you need to know about body Scrubs

Body Scrubs 

The idea of exfoliating the skin so it appears fresh and feels soft and supple can be traced back to one of the oldest medical documents in the world. 

The Ebers Papyrus is an ancient Egyptian scroll that details medical knowledge relating to everything from depression to how fluids are circulated in the body. It also sheds a light on the ancient Egyptian treatments for skin. 

This circa 1500 BC scroll also relays some of the Egyptian secrets for gorgeous skin, including creating scrubs out of natural ingredients. Clearly, there is strong reason to believe that the simple concept of using some sort of abrasive natural materials to rid the skin of dead cells really does work and is an important part of any skincare regimen. 

Benefits 

Giving yourself a good scrub is akin to scraping off all the old, crusted bits from the bottom of a pot. Sure, at one time that skin you’re holding on to was fresh and new, but it’s seen its heyday! Now it forms a subtle layer over your body, dulling your natural brightness. 

When you slough it off, you’re going to reveal a lovely new, soft layer underneath! Getting rid of the old layer also means you’re detoxifying the skin. In turn, your complexion glows. The sloughing off of the dead skin means fine lines disappear as the rough outer layer is eliminated.

 This elimination of the outer layer also has the added benefit of giving your skin a nice, clean appearance. Cleaning the skin with a scrub also reduces oils and helps in preventing acne. 

What You Need

Scrubs are supremely easy to make at home! You need very few ingredients, which are probably already in your kitchen! Exfoliant 

Ingredients

 Sugar Salt

 Coffee grinds

 Rice (coarsely ground)

 Nuts (ground) 

Lentils (coarsely ground)

 Moisturizing

 Ingredients

 Extra virgin olive oil 

Coconut oil

 Coconut butter

 Milk 

Honey 

Organic Ghee

 Optional Ingredients

 Essential oils (any that suit you)

 Storage 

Use an airtight jar to store your scrub. Generally, Mason jars work great. You can package the scrub in small jars to avoid exposing your whole batch to the air each time you go to use one.

 What to Watch out

 For Remember to do a small patch test on your skin before using the scrub all over your body, to ensure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients.

All you need to now about body lotions

Body Lotions 

All market lotions are not created equal! Creating your own at home is absolutely the best option. Lotions are designed to moisturize the skin, but some store-bought brands can actually leave the skin drier than it was before. This can happen when the lotion is made up of inexpensive materials that do not, in fact, lock the moisture in. 

These lotions dissipate quickly, leaving your skin drier than before. Body lotions are made up of three components. The first, the humectant component, sucks water from the air and into your skin. The second, the occlusive component, helps to seal in that moisture. The third component is designed to help your skin replenish itself. Body lotions provide moisture for the skin and help to prevent cracking and chapping. Lotions are in the same family as creams, however, they’re not quite as viscous. 

This low-viscosity factor means you can use them all over the body for total moisturizing. Lotions can also be easily applied after hand washing and will help your hands stay smooth and soft, and appear youthful.

Benefits

 Body lotions are a great option for full-body moisturizing. The lotions you will be making at home contain essential ingredients that hone in on what your skin needs and then replenish what’s missing. Since you will be using only the best of ingredients, these high-quality lotions also seal your skin so you aren’t losing any moisture, either. The combination of the moisturizer with essential oils that are mood stabilizers and contain other properties to promote skin health make for a fantastic skincare product you can count on.

 Storage

 If possible, try to get yourself a pump bottle so you can avoid contamination. However, if you can’t find one, you can use jars with airtight lids. 

How to Do It Yourself

 Creating body lotion at home is a snap. You only need a few simple ingredients and a blender, and soon you’ll have gorgeous body lotion at a fraction of the cost of over-the-counter brands. You will use a combination of the following ingredients: 

Distilled water 

Aloe Vera Oil 

Beeswax 

Essential oil 

What to Watch out

 For Since we are trying to make these body lotions as clean and good for you as possible, we haven’t included any of the chemicals that commercial brands use. However, that also means the lotions are more vulnerable to contamination.

 In order to prevent contamination, it is best to use a pump bottle. You should be able to find them easily on the web, or check your nearest discount or dollar store. If you do end up using a jar, make sure your hands are clean each time you use the product in order to minimize the chance of contamination. Also, make sure you dry your hands after washing them in order to avoid contaminating the lotion with water bacteria.

Anti-Cellulite Scrub

Anti-Cellulite Scrub 

Take your basic coffee scrub to a higher level by adding sugar for better stimulation. 

This improves circulation, and with coffee’s anti-cellulite and tightening effects, you’ll have softer, smoother, younger-looking skin. The vanilla has anti-inflammatory properties, while its aroma helps you to relax. 

Makes: 8 ounces 

Ingredients 

¼ cup finely ground dry coffee

 ½ cup sugar

 ½ teaspoon natural vanilla extract 2 tablespoons coconut oil 

2 tablespoons castor oil

 Directions 

1-Mix the coffee, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl. Gradually add the oils while mixing. 

2-Apply to problem areas and rub in a circular motion. Rinse with warm water.

Scrub for Soothing Sore Muscles

Scrub for Soothing Sore Muscles 

Epsom salt is known to soothe sore muscles because it contains magnesium. This invigorating combination of Epsom salt with shea butter and essential oils is sure to help remove stiffness and tension from your hard-working body. 

Makes: 12 ounces 

Ingredients

 ⅓ cup raw shea butter

 ¼ cup olive oil 

½ teaspoon tangerine essential oil 20 drops lavender essential oil 

20 drops eucalyptus essential oil

 1 cup Epsom salts 

Directions 

1-Place the shea butter in a heatproof bowl and melt it in the microwave at 50% power. Add the olive oil and mix.

2- Add the essential oils one at a time, mixing after each addition. Pour in the Epsom salts and mix thoroughly. 

3-To use, massage the scrub over sore muscles and rinse off. 

4-A scoop may be added to bathwater for a soothing soak.

Scrub for Sensitive Skin

Scrub for Sensitive Skin

 Avocado is rich in natural oils that help moisturize skin. Cucumber is known for its oil removal properties and is also a natural coolant. 

It has skin whitening properties as well, and it gives relief to burns and other skin inflammations. Brown sugar is an excellent dead skin cell remover.

 Makes: 12 ounces 

Ingredients

 1 medium cucumber, chopped

 1 cup brown sugar

 ½ cup avocado oil 

Directions

1- Blend the cucumber pieces in a blender until smooth. In a bowl, combine the blended cucumber, avocado oil, and brown sugar. 

2-Rub the mixture gently all over your body. Leave it on for 3-4 minutes. Wash with lukewarm water.

Anti-inflammatory Body Scrub

Anti-inflammatory Body Scrub 

Turmeric has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that soothe your skin and help fight skin bacteria. 

Essential oils (depending on the type you choose) have their own skincare and relaxation benefits. Sugar and salt will help get rid of dead skin cells. 

Makes: 25 ounces 

Ingredients: 

1 ½ cups salt 

1 ½ cups sugar 

3 tablespoons turmeric powder

 6-8 drops essential oil of your choice 

Directions 

1-Combine the ingredients in an airtight jar, mix well, and store in a cool place. 

2-Moisten the skin and scrub with the mixture, wash off.

Lemon Lavender Body Scrub

Lemon Lavender Body Scrub 

Scrubs are not just for getting rid of dead skin cells. Body scrubs are also known to help relieve tension and help the body relax. Epsom salt, when used in a scrub, relaxes your muscles and also helps reduce inflammation. 

Olive oil keeps the skin moist. Lemon juice acts as a bleaching agent, while the lavender helps you relax your senses. Used all together, this relaxing body scrub is just what you need for both body and mind after a tough day. 

Makes: 12 ounces

 Ingredients 

1 ¼ cups Epsom salt or coarse salt crystals 

¼ cup olive oil 

¼ cup lemon juice 

10 drops lavender essential oil 

Directions 

1-Combine the ingredients in an airtight jar, mix well, and store in a cool place. 

2-Moisten the skin and scrub with the mixture, wash off.