Kelly Port - Organic Body Care Step-by-Step Guide To Create Beautiful, Natural Lotion, Butter And Soap Without Leaving Home! (Lotion making, Lotion bars, Lotion bar recipes, Lotion diy, Lotion making books)

Your skin is the largest organ in your body, amounting to a total area of around 20 square feet. Yet clearly skin is not an important organ, not in comparison to the liver, heart, lungs, etc. Think again!

While the other organs are vital to our existence, they are nicely protected within the body. Every inch of your skin is exposed to the elements. It protects us from infection, helps us to regulate body temperature, and enables us to sense the outside world in terms of touch and temperature. Also, for many, the most important factor when it comes to skin is as its indicator of advancing years.

Being the barrier between the internal organs and the outside world it is subjected to more damage than any other, yet it repairs and renews itself every moment of every day of your life. Having such an important role perhaps we should take more care of it?

There are proprietary solutions out there in which help to nurture and take care of us. But how often have you wished for more? Do you buy two, three or more products to address your particular needs? Maybe one product does what you want but the aroma is not to your liking. I spent bucket loads of money on all these products before I decided enough was enough and began to make my own. I know you work really hard for your money so lets save some of your blood and sweat.

You already take great pride in the individuality of the dishes produced in your kitchen, the clothes you buy, make, or the dcor and furnishings of your home, all designed to reflect your particular style and personality. But why stop there? All the ingredients are readily available to produce your own lotions and at a fraction of the price. Furthermore, anyone can produce their own lotions with little effort or skill.

Within the next few minutes you will already be planning your own individualized recipes. You would never want to wear the same outfit as your friends and colleagues, so why the same lotions?

Were all human and can hardly wait to see or try whatever we are making for ourselves. Every How To book worthwhile reading will stress preparation is key. No house can stand without good foundations any more than tossing the ingredients into the mix will produce the culinary delight or a lotion to prevent aging.

If you have always been unwilling to part with that jar which you will soon find a use for then you already have most of the equipment required. Firstly alarge glass jar to blend the ingredients, this should hold at least a pint of liquid but should fit within a pan of water. Smaller jars will be for storage of the finished product. Measuring containers are purchased for pennies, while those ubiquitous odd spoons for mixing and blending can be basically found in any home.

All these should be sterilized thoroughly before use, ensuring they are also well rinsed and dried.

We shall start with the basic recipe to produce a lotion and from there offer a selection of recipes with different uses and aromas.

Ingredients:

Half a cup of almond oil or olive oil

Quarter cup of coconut oil (shea butter or cocoa butter for a thicker consistency)

Quarter cup of beeswax

1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil

Directions:

• Place all the ingredients in a jar of a least one pint. Either buy a new jar or recycle an old glass one.
• A couple of inches of water in a saucepan large enough to contain the jar is now placed on a medium heat.
• Cover the top of the jar (loosely) and pop into the pan of water.
• As the temperature rises the ingredients will begin to melt. Shake or stir occasionally to blend well. When completely liquid and thoroughly mixed pour into smaller jars and allow to cool at room temperature.
• Store in a cool, dark place and use as required. It will last for 6 months.

Ingredients:

Half a cup of almond oil or olive oil infused with calendula and chamomile

Quarter cup of coconut oil

Quarter cup of beeswax

1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil

Directions:

• Allow the calendula and chamomile to lie in the almond or olive oil for a couple of days.
• Place all the ingredients in a jar of a least one pint. Either buy a new jar or recycle an old glass one.
• A couple of inches of water in a saucepan large enough to contain the jar is now placed on a medium heat.
• Cover the top of the jar (loosely) and pop into the pan of water.
• As the temperature rises the ingredients will begin to melt. Shake or stir occasionally to blend well. When completely liquid and thoroughly mixed pour into smaller jars and allow to cool at room temperature.
• Store in a cool, dark place and use as required. It will last for 6 months and is particularly good for diaper rash.

Ingredients:

Half a cup of almond oil

Quarter cup of coconut oil

Quarter cup of beeswax

1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil

Rosewater

Directions:

• Place all the ingredients in a jar of a least one pint. Either buy a new jar or recycle an old glass one.
• A couple of inches of water in a saucepan large enough to contain the jar is now placed on a medium heat.
• Cover the top of the jar (loosely) and pop into the pan of water.
• As the temperature rises the ingredients will begin to melt. Shake or stir occasionally to blend well. When completely liquid and thoroughly mixed pour into smaller jars and allow to cool at room temperature.
• Store in a cool, dark place and use as required. It will last for 6 months and is particularly good for diaper rash.

Ingredients:

Half a cup of almond oil or olive oil

Quarter cup of coconut oil

Quarter cup of beeswax

1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil

A few drops of peppermint, wintergreen and ginger oils.

Directions:

• Place all the ingredients in a jar of a least one pint. Either buy a new jar or recycle an old glass one.
• A couple of inches of water in a saucepan large enough to contain the jar is now placed on a medium heat.
• Cover the top of the jar (loosely) and pop into the pan of water.
• As the temperature rises the ingredients will begin to melt. Shake or stir occasionally to blend well. When completely liquid and thoroughly mixed pour into smaller jars and allow to cool at room temperature.
• Store in a cool, dark place and use as required. It will last for 6 months and is particularly good for massaging into sore muscles.

Ingredients:

Half a cup of olive oil

Quarter cup of coconut oil

Quarter cup of beeswax

1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil

A few drops of calendula essential oil

Directions:

• Place all the ingredients in a jar of a least one pint. Either buy a new jar or recycle an old glass one.
• A couple of inches of water in a saucepan large enough to contain the jar is now placed on a medium heat.
• Cover the top of the jar (loosely) and pop into the pan of water.
• As the temperature rises the ingredients will begin to melt. Shake or stir occasionally to blend well. When completely liquid and thoroughly mixed pour into smaller jars and allow to cool at room temperature.
• Store in a cool, dark place and use as required. It will last for 6 months and is particularly good as a face moisturizer.

Ingredients: