Servings: 10 applications
Cost: $17
Equipment
Ingredients
½ cup filtered water
½ tsp Borax ( or Sodium Borate (water softening agent))
10 drop essential oil (any of your favorites)
¾ cup aloe vera gel
½ cup coconut oil (organic)
½ cup sweet almond oil (or jojoba, or grapeseed)
Instructions
- Heat the 1/2 cup filtered water and 1/2 tsp Borax in a saucepan until just boiling. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
- In a second saucepan gently heat the 1/2 cup coconut oil and 1/2 cup sweet almond oil until the oils have just liquefied. Remove from the heat and let cool.
- Ensure both of the mixes are the same temperature and then pour the cooled coconut oils into a blender. Turn the blender on at a low speed and very slowly add the filtered water mixture. Take your time and do this slowly. This will give the lotion its creaminess.
- To a mixing bowl add your choice of 10 drops essential oil and the 3/4 cup aloe vera gel. Mix well.
- To the aloe and essential mixture add the creamy coconut and sweet almond oils, water and borax mix. Gently fold together with a spatula.
- Add to a clean and airtight cosmetic jar. Keep this in the fridge.
Video
Notes
- If you are intending to harvest and use fresh Aloe Vera gel you can get instructions for harvesting aloe vera here. It is easy, fun, good for the plant, and best of all, if you grow it in the garden, it's free.
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