Do you dread those severe winter months because of the consequences it has on your health and especially on your skin? Winters can be harsh to our skin and sometimes result in cracked hands and ankles, and make our skin look very dry and scaly.
If the synthetic products available in the market have not done much good to you, it’s time to try something different, a natural body lotion called Almond Joy Body Lotion. It is easy to make this natural body lotion at home with ingredients that is commonly available in the market.
To prepare this natural beauty recipe you will need:
- Borax
- Olive Oil
- Almond Oil
- Bee-wax
- Water
- Honey
- Rose Oil
How to Prepare
- Grind the borax to a powder. Grate the bee-wax.
- In a small bowl, dissolve a little amount of borax powder in water.
- Stir the mixture well to get a uniform solution.
- Next, in a cup pour about half a cup of almond oil, about 1 teaspoon of olive oil, 2-3 tablespoon of honey and just one tablespoon of bee-wax and mix well.
- Heat some water in a saucepan and place the cup with the mixture in the hot water.
- Heat the pan for sometime till the bee-was has melted and remove from heat.
- Now put the water and borax solution on high heat and bring it to boil.
- Pour the bee-wax mixture in a mixture-blender and add the borax solution into the blender. Whip it for about a minute.
- Remove the lotion from the blender and pour it into a container. Leave it aside to cool.
- When cool, add to the lotion, 4-5 drops of rose oil and stir well.
- Store it in a glass bottle.
How to Apply
- You can apply the almond joy body lotion after bath or before going to bed.
- Dampen your skin with water.
- Shake the glass bottle containing the lotion thoroughly.
- Pour a little of it on your palm.
- Massage on your body in circular movements. Work from the feet upwards.
Benefits of Almond Joy Body Lotion
This lotion is a great way to keep your skin smooth and well moisturized against the harsh effects of winter. The almond and olive oil which form the base of this lotion keep your skin well nourished. The rose oil used in the recipe has a therapeutic effect that will keep you rejuvenated throughout the day.
Warning: Usage of bee-wax in excessive amounts may be harmful for your skin as it may block your skin pores permanently.Before preparing and using this recipe, make sure you are not sensitive to any ingredient used here.
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