Super Softening- Super Easy Solution!

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Super Softening- Super Easy Solution!

by Trish Henkel

 

Winter is here and so is that dry itchy skin. As soon as that furnace

starts to kick in- your skin goes into turmoil. That's how it is around

here. This is a lotion recipe I developed for my son who would want to

dig at his legs and body. I knew he needed something that would soften

and nourish the skin. A lotion that would NOT be greasy and that would

lock in the moisture. A lotion that even he would use. It all started

out that way, now everyone in the house is using it! I love to use it on

my face as well, so it's that good! What I also like is how quick it is.

No tricky measuring of those solids to get two ounces of cocoa butter. I

know you'll enjoy this as much as we have. I have truly found that home

made bath and body products are so much better for you skin, see for

yourself.

I mix mine in a 4 ounce cup so it's always fresh- I don't refrigerate

mine so I make smaller quantities. The Vitamin E oil helps to preserve

as well. I would recommend using within a week or two if not refrigerated.

 

Skin Softening Solution:

 

4 ounce cup or larger with a tight fitting seal

2 ounces of aloe vera

2 tablespoons Apricot kernel oil -or high quality light oil

1/2 teaspoon fragrance oil -such as Cucumber Melon, Watermelon or Citrus Splash to go with the beautiful green color 1/2 teaspoon vitamin E oil

Add all the ingredients to the cup. I usually mix mine right in the

container with a fork or whisk. The lotion will go through a few changes

before it is completely mixed. So pay close attention.

 

When you first mix the lotion will be thin, but keep mixing for at least

5 minutes. You can do a few minutes and come back if needed. At this

point it will start to look a little more unblended but hold on.....

that is the sign it's almost ready. All of the sudden the lotion will

start to get a milky white appearance with it's beautiful light green

hue and turn into a wonderfully well blend lotion that will rival any

stores- Yes, even Bath and Body Works! Once it is blended to this point

you're done! Mine has not separated or lost it's creamy texture. The

great thing is it takes only minutes to put together. Your skin will beg

for more!

 

The Aloe vera is softening to the skin to give it the moisture is needs.

The oil brings more nourishment soaking into the skin and giving

protection. The vitamin E oil not only aides in healing the skin but

also acts a a preservative. The fragrance, well let's face it- that's

for you because you like things that smell good. You'll wonder if you'll

ever buy those sore brands again! Why, when you can get the same

fragrance oils to use yourself! Enjoy!

 

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Candy Cane Bath Salts

2 cups Epsom salts

1/2 c. sea salt

4-6 drops peppermint oil

2-3 drops red food coloring

Place one cup of Epsom and 1/4 cup sea salt in a bowl or resealable

plastic bag. Add 2-3 drops peppermint oil. Place the remaining

ingredients in a second bowl. Mix all ingredients well. Layer the red

and white salts in a clear bottle or jar. Tie with a ribbon and some

small candy canes. This makes a great holiday gift for friends.

 

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Peppermint Oil for Legs

1/2 cup soy oil

4 drops peppermint essential oil

Combine oils and massage into legs. Store excess in a jar. Also great on

tired feet.

Peppermint is an anti-inflammatory with decongesting and soothing

properties. Soy oil is used because it absorbs more quickly into the

skin. This recipe gives relief for tired and cramped legs. Also, try

following treatment with a footbath.

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Peppermint Foot Scrub

Sore, tired feet from all the shopping? Here's relief!

4 tablespoons table salt

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

8 drops peppermint oil

Using circular motion, massage onto dry feet. Rinse well.

 

 

"A clean house is a sign of a misspent life"

 

 

 

 

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