Lotion with aloe, yes please!

I’ve been making diy lotions and body butters for over a year now. Mostly because of my desire to remove toxic chemicals from my home and what I allow into my body. The body butters are usually made with coconut oil, but has one of the longest absorption rates. I find that after a shower it works best with my skin, or if I put it on at night before bed it has time to absorb into my skin. But the greasiness hasn’t been my favorite.

I bought several ingredients this past week on Amazon to try some new lotion recipes. I found a promising one Here and Here. I adapted it by adding about the same amount of Vitamin C Serum as Vitamin E oil. Also, I made a batch without the coconut oil and instead used sweet almond oil because I have really dry skin and it’s a good oil for those of us with dry skin.

In my first batch I added the following essential oils and the peppermint makes it feel refreshing!

• 2 drops of Geranium
• 4 drops of Bergamot
• 4 drops of Cedarwood
• 4 drops of Patchouli
• 6 drops of Peppermint

In my second batch, I added these essential oils for a more calming scent combination:

• 16 drops lavender
• 3 drops Geranium
• 4 drops Bergamot

It is fast absorbing and while there is a touch of oiliness on the skin, it’s much improved from what I have been making. There is no water which means a preservative isn’t necessary, so I’m thinking this recipe is a winner! And what’s best about it is that it truly is pump-able, unlike the body butters. I’m saving this recipe because I’ll be using it again! I imagine that you can add any type of liquid oil such as avocado oil, grape seed and others, or a combination of them.