Lavender and Lemon Body Cream

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I tend to struggle with very dry skin during the winter months. I have only ever purchased one lotion that works well. I decided to try and make a thick lotion to help with my dry skin. I also have super sensitive skin so I needed to make  one that didn’t have anything I’d react to.I formulated this lotion to be crazy thick and perfect for my sensitive dry winter skin. If you aren’t interested in it being quite so thick you can add an additional tablespoon of Aloe Vera Gel to make it thinner. Because of the coconut oil this will be slightly solid during the winter.

Lavender and Lemon Body Cream¼ Cup Coconut Oil2 Tablespoons Shea Butter2 Tablespoons Grapeseed Oil2 Tablespoons Beeswax1 Teaspoon Vitamin E Oil2 Tablespoons Pure Aloe Vera20 Drops Lavender Essential Oil15 Drops Lemon Essential Oil5 Drops Tea Tree Oil

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Melt the Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Grapeseed Oil,  Beeswax, and Vitamin E Oil on the stove, stirring consistently.

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You want to take the mixture off the stove right before the beeswax has fully melted. Finish the melting process by continuing to stir the mixture  until everything has melted.

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Once melted pour into a bowl add the Aloe and essential oils.

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Mix with a hand mixer until it looks like lotion (approximately 1 minute).

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Let it sit for 15 minutes.

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Spoon into an airtight container.