Making your own dry-skin lotion provides substantial benefits to purchasing over-the-counter lotions. Commercial lotions can contain harsh chemical-based thickening agents, emulsifiers and emollients. Sometimes these ingredients produce allergic reactions, irritation or redness. In addition, some manufacturers test ingredients on animals or use animal-derived products such as collagen or lard-based glycerin. When you make your own dry-skin lotion, you can ensure it contains all-natural ingredients and is cruelty-free. You can make a rich lotion suitable for all skin types -- but especially effective on dry skin -- with readily available ingredients.
Step 1
Melt the cocoa butter in the top of a double boiler. Remove from the burner and pour the melted cocoa butter into a jar.
Step 2
Prick the vitamin E capsules with a sewing needle and squeeze the liquid into the cocoa butter.
Step 3
Stir in the remaining ingredients, except for the essential oils.
Step 4
Cool the mixture for 5 to 10 minutes in the refrigerator. Add the essential oils and stir well.
Step 5
Store sealed in the refrigerator.
Tips and Warnings
- You can apply this lotion to the body and face. Avoid the eye area. Use the lotion after showers, when your skin is slightly damp.
Things You'll Need
- 2 3/4 oz. cocoa butter
- 1 tsp. light olive oil
- 1 tsp. jojoba oil
- 1 tsp. coconut oil
- 1 tsp. sweet almond oil
- 1 tsp. avocado oil
- 1000 IU vitamin E
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
- 5 drops sandalwood or patchouli essential oil
- Sewing needle
- Lidded jar
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