Lotions are one of the vital defense products to our skin against environmental pollution, lifestyle factors, and various stress that our skin undergoes throughout our lives. It can clutch moisture, hydrate, improve cell turnover, and help in improving overall skin condition.
One of the handy options for everyone around the globe is the commercial or over the counter lotions. But, with conscious lifestyle habits and growing concerns over the chemicals used in the creams, people turn over to natural ones. Because homemade body lotion does not contain harmful chemicals, plus we could choose ingredients that best fit our skin(1).
So, here are the best options for those looking to rejuvenate and replenish the skin naturally. Below listed are both the ingredients and their benefits and how to prepare the lotions.
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1. Aloe Vera
Since ages, aloe vera has been one of the common sources and ingredients in many homemade and commercial skin products. It helps to treat dry & flaky skin, burns, and prevent aging. Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of the gel can treat acne.
Besides, aloe vera gel contains several vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and other nutrients that can soothe, replenish, and rejuvenate the overall skin condition.
2. Almond Oil
The topical application of almond oil has numerous benefits. It can reduce puffiness, treat dry skin, acne, sun damage, and scars. The emollient properties of almond oil play a significant role in improving skin tone and complexion.
3. Vitamin E
Vitamin E is one of the key ingredients used in many skin care products due to its ability to improve overall skin condition. It hydrates, soothes, and moisturizes the skin. Vitamin E can also protect the skin from sun damage and reduce the appearance of scars.
Besides, it exhibits excellent anti-aging benefits.
4. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is one of the best natural moisturizers for the skin. It can reduce inflammation, promote healing, and exhibit antimicrobial activities. These and many more properties of coconut oil can protect the skin, treat acne, reduce patches, and contribute to a healthy skin condition.
5. Shea Butter
Shea butter is used in a lot of cosmetic and skincare brands due to its healthy nutrient contents and also for its ability to soften the skin. It can condition and tone the skin in a perfect manner. Besides, shea butter also exhibits excellent healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
6. Beeswax
Beeswax acts as an excellent skin guardian, which protects the skin from various harmful particles in the environment. It also contains vitamin A which supports cell health and reconstruction.
7. Oats
Oats may be well-known for tropical application, but it is one of the best natural skin enrichers. It can soak up excess oil, treat acne & dry skin, and also remove dead skin cells. They also help exhibit excellent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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How to Make Homemade Lotion
Below listed are some of the homemade lotion recipes with ingredients listed above.
1. Coconut Oil & Shea Butter Lotion
Ingredients
- Coconut oil – 1/2 cup
- Shea butter – 2 tbsp
- Almond oil – 1/2 cup
- Beeswax – 1/4 cup
How to prepare?
- Take a bowl, put it in a saucepan larger than the bowl, and fill the pan with water. (You can instead use a double boiler as well).
- Heat the saucepan add coconut oil, shea butter, almond oil, and beeswax to the bowl.
- Stir the ingredients till they melt and mix well.
- Once the ingredients melt, add vitamin E oil.
- Later, you can add a few drops of essential oils of your choice for improved smell and benefits.
Now take the liquid and pour it into a small storage jar. Store it in a cool place.
You can use this as a regular moisturizer.
2. Aloe vera and shea butter lotion
- Aloe vera gel – 1 cup
- Shea butter – 1 tbsp
- Beeswax – 1 tbsp
- Almond oil – 1/2 cup
- Vitamin E – 1 tsp
How to prepare?
- Take a bowl, put it in a saucepan larger than the bowl, and fill the pan with water. (You can instead use a double boiler as well).
- Now, add shea butter, beeswax, and almond oil to the bowl.
- Heat the pan and slowly stir the ingredients in the bowl until they mix properly.
- Once the ingredients are completely melted and are mixed well together, remove it from the heat and put it aside to cool.
- Add vitamin E oil to it.
- Now, add aloe vera gel to it. Add it slowly while using a blender on low until the gel is mixed correctly with the other ingredients. You can blend it until it becomes slightly fluffy.
- Later, you can add a few drops of essential oils of your choice for improved smell and benefits.
Your aloe vera and shea butter lotion is ready to use. Put it in a storage glass and store it in a cool place.
3. Coconut oil and oats lotion
Ingredients:
- Water – 1 cup
- Oats – 1/4 cup
- Coconut oil – 1/2 cup
- Raw honey – 1 tbsp
- Almond oil – 1/2 cup
- Beeswax – 3 tbsp
- Vitamin E oil – 1 tbsp
How to prepare?
- Take oats and water and put it in a bowl. Cover the bowl and leave it overnight.
- Later, take the oatmeal water and throw away the oats. Make sure to press the oats to get the complete liquid out of it.
- Take another bowl and add coconut oil, beeswax, almond oil, and honey to it.
- Make a double boiler with ingredients bowl on the top. Heat it until the ingredients melt entirely.
- Freeze the mixture for 30 minutes.
- Take this mixture and oats water and stir or blend it until it becomes thick, similar to that of lotion.
- You can also add essential oils for added benefits and pleasant smell.
- Put it in a glass jar and store it in a cool place.
In general, homemade moisturizers have a shelf-life of around six months since these do not contain any chemicals which generally extend the shelf-life. So, it is usually advised to use these products within six months.
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Conclusion:
These simple ingredients that you can find at home can give you the best natural lotion. And as discussed above, these lotions are natural and are free of chemicals, meaning it can exhibit excellent benefits with no-side effects.