Thursday, April 23, 2015

Luxurious Lotion

 
 
I have never been very fond of hand lotion.  It always seems too greasy!  However, my hands NEED something.  Dish washing, yard work and general house cleaning leave them dry and rough. 
 
A couple of years ago, I began trying out various homemade lotions and I have combined several "recipes" into one that is my absolute favorite.  It is not too greasy, soaks in quickly and leaves my hands feeling amazing.
 
Yesterday was lotion making day.  I ran out a week ago and have missed my favorite lotion being by my bathroom sink.
 
Here is how I make my "Luxurious Lotion":
 
 

 
 
And for anyone curious, beeswax is NOT the same thing as emulsifying wax.  I made that mistake on my first try making lotion.  The emulsifying wax (sometimes referred to as lanette wax) is what makes the oils and waters combine and not separate.
 
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