Honey and Shea Lotion

I created this lotion a few weeks ago as a present for a few ladies who came down to visit us. This is honestly the best lotion I’ve ever used. It takes care of my extremely dry hands and smells heavenly! I’ve used several different base oils to make it moisturizing. When you use this lotion, as with any homemade lotion, it is slightly greasy. However, once you let it dry it doesn't leave any trace of the oil.

When making this lotion you want to make certain to remove the oil/beeswax mixture from the heat just before the beeswax is completely melted. You will need to continue stirring until everything has completely melted together. This will keep your lotion from burning and becoming ruined.

I used canning jars to store the lotion. I glued a piece of scrap-booking paper that I had cut to size to the jar lid and then glued the lit to the band. This creates a beautiful little gift.

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Honey and Shea Body Lotion:½ Cup Sunflower Oil½ Cup Fractionated Coconut Oil½ Cup Sweet Almond Oil½ Cup Safflower Oil½ Cup Beeswax3 Teaspoons Raw Honey2 Teaspoons Vitamin E Oil4 Teaspoons Shea Butter¾ Cup Distilled Water25 Drops Lemon Essential Oil30 Drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil15 Drops Clove Bud Essential Oil20 Drops Rosemary Essential Oil10 Drops Tea Tree Essential Oil7 Drops Frankincense Essential Oil

Combine the oils, beeswax, honey, vitamin E oil, and shea butter is a medium saucepan, set over low heat.Gently stir until the beeswax has melted.

Remove from heat and pour into a large bowl. Pour in the distilled water.

Using a hand mixer mix together the oil and water until it resembles lotion.

Let cool to the touch then stir in the essential oils.

Once the lotion has completely cooled spoon it into clean jars. (This recipe will make approximately three 8oz containers.)

Eucalyptus Citrus Lotion

Since I struggle with extremely dry skin during the winter I love being able to make my own lotion combinations.  I made this Eucalyptus Citrus Lotion for my extended family at Christmas. I put it into small 8oz mason jars and gave them as presents.While my Lavender Lemon Lotion has more of a body butter this recipe has more of a lotion consistency.  It gives a nice coverage and dries quickly. The lotion is a tad bit oily when you first put it on but it absorbs quickly and is very hydrating.

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Organic Eucalyptus Citrus Lotion:1 Cup Coconut Oil½ Cup Sunflower Oil½ Cup Sweet Almond Oil1 Teaspoon Shea Butter½ Cup Beeswax¼ Cup Distilled Water30 Drops Lemon Essential Oil30 Drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil15 Drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Melt the Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Beeswax, Sunflower and Sweet Almond Oil, on the stove, stirring consistently.

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.

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

Mix with a hand mixer until it looks like lotion (approximately 1 minute).Let it sit for 15 minutes.

Spoon into an airtight container.

Lavender and Lemon Body Cream

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.

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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

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

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.

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

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

Let it sit for 15 minutes.

Spoon into an airtight container.