Homemade lotion recipes
Using these homemade lotion recipes, you can make your own lotions using ingredients from the kitchen.
By doing this, you can choose exactly what goes into your moisturisers,
and make sure that your lotions do not contain anything you are allergic
to.
Also, for the purist, you can have preservative free lotions.
You would also have homemade lotions that are totally natural and affordable.
You also should ensure that your ingredients are fresh before using
them in your lotions.
About Preservatives
Preservatives are included in commercial lotions to prevent growth of bacteria
and fungi, thus extending shelf life, making the lotions viable for sale.
They are necessary to keep the preparations safe for use.
Some preservatives can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
This could have led to the bad press about preservatives these days.
When you make your own preservative free lotion, make sure you are vigilant
about sterilizing all your equipment and containers and use distilled water
and fresh ingredients.
You would also have to freeze your lotions in single use amounts (in
ice cubes) and thaw out what you need when you need it.
homemade lotion recipes
Elderflower has been used in beauty recipes in Europe for ages. Click
here for a homemade elderflower
lotion recipe
for fair and clear complexion
Vitamin enriched lotions are the in thing today. This lotion contains vitamin
E, beta carotene (vitamin
A) and lecithin. Vitamin E is an antioxidant.
It is reputed to help skin heal and said to have anti aging properties.
(You will need vitamin E capsules, 1 beta carotene or vitamin A capsule
and Lecithin Granules
for this one).
Click here for a
homemade vitamin lotion recipe.
Rose has a beautiful fragrance. You can make your own fragrant rose body
lotion using rose water and other ingredients.Click here for
a homemade fragrant
rose lotion recipe.
Green tea is rich in antioxidants. It appears to make your skin fairer with
regular use.
Click here for a homemade green tea
lotion recipe
This is an excellent base to mixer your aromatherapy essential oils in.
Click here for a
homemade lotion recipe (unscented).
More lotions
make honey lotion
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