Has your skin been exposed to pollution and harmful rays recently? Does it feel scaly and dry? You can find easy ways to get rid of any kind of blemish with the help of rainbow magic lotion, a one of a kind natural body lotion. The recipe for rainbow magic lotion is easy and the benefits you get from using will make your skin appear healthy and pampered. Read on to know more about this homemade body lotion.
What you need
- Cocoa butter
- Mineral oil
- Safflower Oil
- Lanolin
- Almond Extract
- Glycerin
- 70% Ethyl Alcohol
- Food Color
- Water
How to Prepare
- Heat water in a pot
- To it add 1-1/2 tablespoon of cocoa butter, 3-4 tablespoons of safflower oil, about half a cup of mineral oil, 1-1/2 tablespoon of lanolin and just about ½-1 teaspoon of almond extract
- Heat, until all the ingredients melt well
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool.
- In a pint jar pour 3 tablespoons of water, one fourth cup of ethyl alcohol, 1-1/2 tablespoon of glycerin and a drop of food color
- Add the oil mixture.
- Shake the jar very well to form an emulsion.
- When you leave it aside for about half an hour, the mixture separates into three layers of separate colors.
How to Apply
- Moisten your body with a moisturizer or sunscreen lotion or water.
- Massage in the rainbow magic lotion gently.
Benefits of Rainbow Magic Lotion
The lotion is especially beneficial for those with dry skin, as the combination of safflower oil, cocoa butter, glycerin and lanolin helps to make a smooth and creamy lotion, high in nourishment and nutritional value which leaves your skin glowing with health. Ethyl alcohol is a good solvent for oils. It also has very good cleansing properties.
If you wish, you can replace the almond extract with any other essential oil of your choice as this will give the lotion the smell of your favorite oil. This will in turn help you to remain refreshed through out the day.
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