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Astraea

Astraea


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PostSubject: Lotion    Lotion EmptyMon Apr 11, 2011 4:49 am

Lemon Lotion
Ingredients

2 Tbs. cocoa butter, melted
4 Tbs. olive oil, warmed
3 Tbs. lemon juice
2 drops orange flower essential oil

Directions

Whirl all ingredients in blender until light and fluffy. Store in a tightly-capped bottle or jar. This does not need to be refrigerated, but if the mixture separates, beat again. Apply to body liberally, as often as needed.
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Astraea

Astraea


Number of posts : 2738
Age : 62
Location : Arizona, USA
Favorite Quote : Beware the deadly donkey falling from the sky You may choose the way you live, my friend But not the way you die
Registration date : 2007-08-11

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PostSubject: Tangerine Dream Face Cream    Lotion EmptyWed Oct 10, 2012 6:17 am

http://feelgoodstyle.com/2011/11/25/4-diy-lotion-recipes-for-soft-vibrant-winter-skin/

1. Tangerine Dream Face Cream

3 tablespoons of sour cream
1 capsule of vitamin E oil
3 tablespoons raw mango butter
juice from one tangerine

Combine all ingredients except juice in a blender and puree. Continue to puree and add juice until consistency reaches desired state.

*Adapted from Betty Confidential.
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Astraea

Astraea


Number of posts : 2738
Age : 62
Location : Arizona, USA
Favorite Quote : Beware the deadly donkey falling from the sky You may choose the way you live, my friend But not the way you die
Registration date : 2007-08-11

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PostSubject: Overnight Hand Softener    Lotion EmptyWed Oct 10, 2012 6:20 am

http://feelgoodstyle.com/2011/11/25/4-diy-lotion-recipes-for-soft-vibrant-winter-skin/
2. Overnight Hand Softener

1 cup shea butter
1 tablespoon almond oil
almond essential oil (to preference)

Warm the shea butter slightly, pour in almond oil and stir until well blended. Add drops of almond essential oil until scent reaches desired intensity. This is thick, so try wearing is overnight and with gloves for the best result.

*Adapted from [url=http://organiclotiononline.com/category/lotion-recipes-for-dry-skin/]Organic Lotion Online[]./url[justify]
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Astraea

Astraea


Number of posts : 2738
Age : 62
Location : Arizona, USA
Favorite Quote : Beware the deadly donkey falling from the sky You may choose the way you live, my friend But not the way you die
Registration date : 2007-08-11

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PostSubject: Chocolate & Peppermint Body Butter    Lotion EmptyWed Oct 10, 2012 6:21 am

http://feelgoodstyle.com/2011/11/25/4-diy-lotion-recipes-for-soft-vibrant-winter-skin/

3. Chocolate & Peppermint Body Butter (Perfect for holiday gifts too!)

1/2 cup cocoa butter
1 teaspoon tea tree oil
6 tablespoons avocado oil
peppermint extract, to preference

Gently warm the cocoa butter, then stir in the oils, adding peppermint extract until it smells as minty as you please.

*Adapted from Organic Lotion Online.(link in above post)
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Astraea


Number of posts : 2738
Age : 62
Location : Arizona, USA
Favorite Quote : Beware the deadly donkey falling from the sky You may choose the way you live, my friend But not the way you die
Registration date : 2007-08-11

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PostSubject: Aloe Vera Hydrating and Repair Cream    Lotion EmptyWed Oct 10, 2012 6:23 am

http://feelgoodstyle.com/2011/11/25/4-diy-lotion-recipes-for-soft-vibrant-winter-skin/

4. Aloe Vera Hydrating and Repair Cream

5 tablespoons avocado oil
5 tablespoons almond oil
2 tablespoons shea butter
6 tablespoons aloe vera gel
40 drops tea tree oil

Warm the oils and melt in the shea butter. Allow to cool and then softly stir in aloe vera.

*Adapted from Organic Lotion Online.
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Astraea


Number of posts : 2738
Age : 62
Location : Arizona, USA
Favorite Quote : Beware the deadly donkey falling from the sky You may choose the way you live, my friend But not the way you die
Registration date : 2007-08-11

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PostSubject: Natural Lotion    Lotion EmptyFri Oct 26, 2012 2:52 am

http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/natural-beauty-fashion/stories/make-your-own-natural-body-lotion
If you can, I recommend that you keep an old blender, a small- to medium-size glass bowl, and a spatula that you use solely for making natural aromatherapy products. While you can use your kitchen blender, the beeswax found in natural creams can leave a residue on the blender and utensils used.

Here’s what you’ll need:
• 3/4 cup of pure oil (I like sweet almond oil since it absorbs well and doesn’t leave a greasy film. It’s available in most health food stores

• 1 cup of pure water (or you can use rose water — available in health food stores)

• 2 tablespoons of shaved beeswax (most health food stores sell plain beeswax. Be sure to avoid other types of wax since they are made of petroleum byproducts) [Note: People with bee allergies should not use beeswax as it could cause interactions. ]

• 30 drops of essential oils (like lavender, ylang ylang, bergamot, or other oil. Make sure you avoid “fragrance oil” since it is synthetic. Lavender is a great one to start with since it is aromatic but also soothes sunburns, other types of burns, and is healing for most skin types).

• A glass jar or small glass jars for storing the lotion

How to make the lotion:

Pour the oil into a Pyrex measuring cup and add the shaved beeswax. Set it in a saucepan of water that reaches about halfway up the side of the Pyrex container. Heat over the stove until the beeswax dissolves and remove from the stove immediately. Allow to cool for a minute or two but not longer than that since the beeswax will begin to harden.

Pour the water into your blender and begin blending it on high speed with the lid on (with a hole left in the lid for pouring the beeswax-oil mixture). Slowly pour the oil-beeswax mixture into the water. It will begin to emulsify as you continue pouring the oil. It normally begins to thicken after about three-quarters of the oil has been incorporated. Continue adding the oil until you’ve incorporated all of it into the water.

Add the drops of essential oils you’ve selected. Blend them into the lotion.

Pour the lotion into the glass jars you’ve selected for storing the cream. Use the spatula to remove any remaining lotion from the blender.

The lotion lasts for about six months and is best kept at cool temperatures to prolong shelf life. You can store it in the fridge if you choose to keep it fresh.

That’s it. It’s not as hard as you might think and your skin and the rest of your body will thank you for giving it healing natural lotion rather than the harsh chemicals that are found in most creams and lotions. Enjoy!
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