Reference: Resolution posted 12/31/12
I use a lot of lotion. Every morning after I shower, I slather up my arms and legs with body lotion. I moisturize my face and lips every day. Plastic pump containers. Plastic tubes. Plastic jars. Have you noticed all the chemicals in the listed ingredients? I decided there had to be a less expensive, healthier and plastic-free approach.
After searching websites for homemade lotion recipes, I found an wonderful blog containing all kinds of recipes for homemade products. And probably the best and truly simple recipe for homemade lotion.
http://asonomagarden.wordpress.com/2011/09/19/how-to-make-an-easy-beeswax-lotion/
After gathering the ingredients to make lotion (there are only three—beeswax, olive oil, and essential oil scent), a friend and I set out to make our lotion today. And I am happy to announce it turned out fantastic! Maybe only one downside is the color—made from local beeswax the color is yellowish-brown. Not pretty, but the moisturizing result is great.
What I especially like are the multiple uses—body lotion, lip balm, and facial moisturizer. AND the storage container is the same container you use to “cook” the product.
I most definately will make these.
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