Give your hardworking hands a special treat by making a batch of homemade goat's milk hand lotion. Thick, creamy goat's milk is rich in nourishing protein and vitamins A and D, which will promote strong, supple skin. In addition, the lactic acid in goat's milk will act as a gentle exfoliant, restoring and rejuvenating tired skin by removing dead, dry skin cells. Goat's milk lotion is especially beneficial for sensitive skin and dry, chapped hands.
Step 1
Place 3 tbsp. palm oil and 1 1/2 tbsp. beeswax pearls in a saucepan. Turn the burner on low heat and slowly melt the oil and beeswax.
Step 2
Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in 3 tbsp. sweet almond oil, 2 tbsp. pumpkin seed oil and 1 tbsp. apricot oil.
Step 3
Add 4 to 6 drops of essential oil, if desired. Try lavender, geranium, jasmine, rose or bergamot essential oils, which will moisturize dry skin and add a pleasant fragrance to the goat's milk hand lotion.
Step 4
Pour 1 cup of canned, condensed goat's milk or raw goat's milk slowly into the oil mixture as you blend it with a stick blender. Alternatively, place the oils in a blender. Turn the blender on the lowest speed and slowly pour in the warm goat's milk. Blend until the lotion is thick and creamy.
Step 5
Pour the goat's milk hand lotion in an airtight container. Store the container in the refrigerator and use the lotion within two weeks.
Things You'll Need
- 3 tbsp. palm oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp. beeswax pearls
- Saucepan
- 3 tbsp. sweet almond oil
- 2 tbsp. pumpkin seed oil
- 1 tbsp. apricot oil
- 4 to 6 drops essential oil (optional)
- 1 cup canned, condensed goat's milk or fresh goat's milk
- Stick blender or regular blender
- Airtight container
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