Have you always wanted to make your own body lotion? With our instructions you can make your own cream with just a few ingredients. Thanks to Coconut oil* and Shea butter* It is ideal for dry skin.
Don't fancy store-bought creams from the drugstore? I can well understand that. Store-bought lotions are packed with unnecessary ingredients such as preservatives, microplastics and alcohol - all of which appeals the Skin and dries them even more.
Anyone with sensitive skin will react with redness, itching and even drier skin than before. 🙈
But not using body cream is not a solution either. What now?
It's actually quite simple: you can create a Make body lotion yourself. You only need a few ingredients, which you may already have at home if you're a natural cosmetics fan. 🤗
Today I'll show you how to make your own body lotion and what to look for.
Table of contents
Why should I use a homemade body lotion?
There are many good reasons to use a body cream. Using a body lotion is part of your daily bathroom ritual. Showering washes away the skin's natural protective film. It is now more sensitive and dries out quickly. By using a body cream, you restore nutrients to the skin.
If, like me, you are very dry Skin then you need especially much Humidity. 🌊☝️
If you do without it, this will lead to Itching, Scaling and in some places even to Tears. A body lotion helps to alleviate these problems and makes the skin supple and soft.
If you use it regularly, your skin will improve. You can also make an evening ritual out of applying the cream to Reduce stress and soothe the skin.
If you make your own body lotion, in addition to all these benefits, you can also choose which ingredients you use in the DIY version. Do you have sensitive Skinthen leave out the ingredients that cause itching and redness - such as essential oils. Incidentally, sensitive skin is also the reason why I even use Make my own liquid soap - works very easily in just 5 minutes.
If you want to be on the safe side, you can follow my recipe to make your produce your own body care. It is not only inexpensive to produce, but also completely free of questionable ingredients. You save a lot of packaging waste.
Another positive aspect is that a homemade body lotion does not contain any animal products. This means that the cream is also ideal for vegan women.
TipIn the book, The Glow - Naturkosmetik selber machen, you will find many great instructions for DIY cosmetic projects. From creams, shampoos, scrubs, oils you will find many step-by-step instructions with photos.
When I started to look into the subject, I stumbled across this book. It offers a lot of great instructions for beginners and also advanced. And for every skin and hair type. I can highly recommend it to you and regularly prepare natural cosmetics with the book myself.
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That's why you should avoid store-bought lotions
Most purchased lotions and creams contain Crude oil- and Mineral oil products. Nobody really wants such ingredients on their skin. These artificial substances are often even harmful to the skin.
Most body care products contain synthetic or natural fragrances. This ingredient can be used especially for Allergy sufferers can be problematic. People with dry skin are usually also very sensitive to fragrances.
As the cosmetics industry wants to bring long-lasting products onto the market, it is also Preservativessuch as parabens. Although these ensure that cosmetics stay fresh for a long time, some of them can even affect the hormone balance.
Many women suffer from extremely dry skin which, despite frequent application with a conventional body lotion, is usually not with sufficient moisture is supplied.
To change this, simply try my DIY body lotion. You'll notice the difference after a short time. 🥰😊
What ingredients do I need to make my own body lotion?
Dry skin can have many causes. Sometimes it is inherited, disease-related or due to an excessive lifestyle.
Regardless of the cause, it is important to Itching at alleviate and to restore sufficient moisture to the skin. It is not difficult to make your own cream that is tailored to these needs.
In my instructions you will find only ingredients that are suitable even for sensitive skin. Anyone can use them.
Shea butter and/or cocoa butter
Shea butter* is very low in allergens. It also provides a smooth skin and is even said to have a positive effect on joint pain.
If you use shea regularly, you promote blood circulation. This leads to the fact that the ingredients of the cream can penetrate into deeper skin layers. Its moisturizing effect is very good for dry and damaged skin.
With its antioxidant effects, it prevents premature skin ageing. The skin remains elastic and soft. It can retain moisture better. 😊
Cocoa butter* is suitable both as a cosmetic and medical product. Especially newly delivered women swear by its ingredients to care for stretch marks and surgical scars. The butter not only makes the skin feel soft, but also provides a healthy glow.
Cocoa butter* provides nourishing lipids for very dry and chapped skin.
You have two options with my instructions. Take
- 75 gram Cocoa butter* and 75 grams Shea butter*
- or 150 gram Shea butter*.
It is important that when you buy it, you make sure that the shea and Cocoa butter* are unrefined. Only then is it guaranteed that all the healing ingredients are still contained.
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Coconut oil
Not only because of its fragrance is Coconut oil* very popular in body care. It is also the ideal moisturizer. In addition, it has an antibacterial effect and ensures a young and fresh complexion and velvety soft skin.
The oil of the coconut is said to be regulating on the acid-base balance. Those who have very dry skin, can in between simply pure Coconut oil* apply. It absorbs very quickly into the skin and does not leave a greasy film.
Coconut oil* ensures that the cream is easy to apply because it softens at room temperature. It is therefore a fixed component of the cream and cannot be replaced.
Almond oil
Almond oil* is an effective skin care product that helps to maintain healthy, youthful and radiant skin. It is rich in vitamin E and other essential fatty acids that help protect the skin from free radical damage.
The oil also has anti-inflammatory properties that make it ideal for treating dryness and irritation. Its natural ability to bind moisture makes it ideal for dry or sensitive skin.
Also for eczema can Almond oil* can be helpful as it soothes inflammation and redness.
The in Almond oil* The antioxidants it contains are known to reduce wrinkles, age spots and other signs of ageing. It also helps to soften rough patches of skin.
Should you not have Almond oil* at hand, you can do it with Jojoba oil*, Avocado oil*, Grape seed oil* or Argan oilreplace olive oil *. Olive oil is also fine, but it colors the cream and smells strong.
Essential oils
To give the homemade cream also a pleasant scent, you can also add a few drops of essential oils. Each oil has its own effect. Thus, some are relaxing, while others are refreshing and invigorating.
- Lavender oil*Calming, soothing, decelerating. Regenerates the skin.
- Orange oil: invigorating, uplifting, soothing. Has an illuminating and uplifting effect.
- Vanilla oil: soothing, calming.
- Rose oil*Balancing, soothing, regenerative.
Here you can read about other fragrances: "How essential oils affect the body and psyche„.
It should be noted that the oil is suitable for cosmetics. In no case use a "normal" fragrance oil for fragrance lamps for this purpose.
And attention: Pro Cream jar* Too much essential oil irritates the skin and can lead to itching. If you want to use the cream for children, do not use scented oils at all.
But now it's time to get down to business. Namely, the homemade body lotion.
Make your own body lotion for dry skin
Du benötigst
- 150 g Coconut oil
- 150 g Shea butter
- 1 EL Almond oil
- 10 Drop essential oil (we have used rose oil)
Anleitung
- Melt the shea butter at low temperature in a water bath.
- When they are liquid, add the coconut oil.
- Take the pot off the stove and wait until the ingredients are solid again. You can speed up the process if you put the body lotion in the refrigerator.
- Add the almond oil and rose oil when the mixture has set.
- Whip the cream with a hand mixer. Your result is a white fluffy cream that looks a little like cream.
- Pour the body butter into a jar with a screw cap.
Notes
This is how easy it is to make your own body lotion! No witchcraft! Or?
How do I apply the body cream correctly?
Before you apply the body lotion, you should take a shower. The warm water opens the pores, which allows the ingredients of the cream to better penetrate the skin.
If you tend to have very dry skin, then exfoliate to remove the dry flakes before you shower. Use a mild shower gel that does not contain additives.
Dry the skin thoroughly before continuing. It's better to blot rather than rub firmly - anyone who suffers from sensitive skin should definitely follow this tip!
When the skin is still slightly damp, it absorbs the lotion best. Apply the body lotion within three minutes after showering on.
Take a generous amount of the body lotion on your palms and massage it in circular motions. Start at your feet and work your way up. Avoid eye contact and make sure the lotion is applied evenly.
Wait a few minutes and let the lotion soak in for a few minutes before getting dressed. This will allow the skin to absorb the maximum amount of moisture and keep your clothes free of stains.
To improve the appearance of the skin, you should use the body lotion regularly. Depending on your skin type, you can use it daily to every 3 days.
Tip: The body lotion is also ideal for dry lips.
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What is the shelf life of DIY body lotion?
A homemade body lotion usually has a shelf life of about four weeks. If you store the lotion in the refrigerator, the shelf life increases up to eight weeks.
In addition, the cream is a refreshing experience, especially in summer, when applied chilled. However, it becomes firmer due to the low temperature and does not lubricate as well. Leave it at room temperature for a few minutes and then refrigerate it again.
If you want to make your own body lotion that will last for a long time, you should pay attention to cleanliness in the production process.
Since homemade creams do not contain any preservatives, you must make sure during preparation that glasses, spoons, pots and co. are as germ-free as possible.
The more you pay attention to this, the longer you will enjoy your new body lotion.
Hand washing is mandatory! If you want to be on the safe side, put on gloves.
When making body lotion, estimate roughly how much you will need. It's usually wiser to make smaller amounts than to suddenly find yourself with a large amount and not know what to do with it.
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Tip: If you like, you can put the finished body lotion into ice cube molds and freeze it. This way you can prepare larger quantities and defrost them in portions.
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Our conclusion
If you want to make your own body lotion, you only need three ingredients: two solids and one liquid oil. You can give the body cream a personal touch with essential fragrance oil.
With comparatively little effort, you can make yourself a cream that suits your skin type in no time. A homemade body lotion is not as long-lasting as conventional products, but in the high quality it is unbeatable. Also as a gift, the lotion will definitely bring a lot of joy.
Have fun making it and good luck!
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