Homemade body lotions are often preferred over the consumer body lotions available in market as they are safe to the skin types. In natural body lotions, you know exactly what ingredients you are applying on your skin and in case you are allergic to some, you can always avoid them. One of the most well-liked body lotions made at home is almond body lotion. If you do not know exactly how to prepare this, read on to get a quick and easy almond body lotion recipe.
What you need:
- Almond Oil
- Petroleum Jelly such as Vaseline
- Lanolin
- Soap Flakes
- Cornflower
- Glycerin
- Vegetable Lard
- Essence of Almond
- Water
How to Prepare
- In a saucepan, add about 2 tablespoons of almond oil, 3-4 teaspoons of lanolin, 1-1/2 teaspoon of soap flakes, 2-3 tablespoons of glycerin, 1-1/2 of vegetable lard and 1-2 teaspoons of cornflower.
- Heat the mixture over medium fire, stirring continuously, until all the ingredients are well blended. Remove from heat.
- In another container, heat 11-12 tablespoons of water.
- In the hot water, pour the oil mixture and blend them well to form a creamy textured solution.
- Add 3-4 drops of almond essence.
How to Apply
After bath, apply the almond body lotion everyday. If you prepare a larger amount of the lotion, pour the rest in a bottle and keep it refrigerated.
Benefits of Almond Body Lotion
Almond oil has the natural softening and rejuvenating effect, whereas glycerin has the ability to keep the skin hydrated, protecting against dryness. The sweet smell of the almond essence will keep you refreshed through out the day. Daily usage can help you to get baby soft skin.
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