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Aloe Vera Skin Lotion Recipe Natural Glycerin Free

This is my favorite recipe for skin lotion.  It is a bit lighter than salves and some of the other lotions that use beeswax to emulsify the fat with water. And the Aloe has a wonderful tightening effect on skin, wonderful for skin that is flabbier aging, or for people who have recently  lost weight and have excess skin.

It does create a bit of shine on your skin when applied.  I often apply it at night before going to sleep, and allow it to work deep into my skin over night.  I have been so happy with the results that I could not wait to share it with everyone.

This lotion is a little more challenging to make than the simple 4 ingredient salve, but it is definitely lighter than any salves made with oils and beeswax only.

Aloe Vera Skin Lotion Recipe

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon beeswax (chunk or shavings)

1/2 cup sweet almond oil

1 teaspoon seabuckthorn seed CO2 extract

1/2 cup aloe vera gel

Place  beeswax, almond oil, and seabuckthorn extract in a pint mason jar.  Put the open jar into a saucepan.  Fill the pan with water, up to 2 or 3 inches up the side of the jar.

Heat pan over low heat.  Stir frequently with a plastic or wood spoon or fork.  Do not leave utensil in the wax & oil mix, remove each time after stirring.

When the beeswax has completely melted, turn off the heat and remove the jar from the saucepan.  Place it on a trivet or hot pad to cool.

If you want to add optional essential oils, now is the time to add them and stir them in well.  About 15 drops total is a good amount to add.

Allow mix (also called fat phase), to cool to room temperature.  It should just begin to harden sightly around the edges.  This will insure that it emulsifies correctly.

You can use a fork, whip, or an immersion blender for this step.  Start blending vigorously, and add aloe vera gradually, just a little at a time.  Stir after each addition until fully incorporated, then add more and repeat.

Wipe the jar sides down with a spatula and re-blend a couple of times after the mix is fully incorporated.

This Aloe Vera Skin Lotion recipe will store in a glass jar for up to 6 weeks.  You may extend the shelf life of this product by adding essential oils.

Essential Oil Suggestions

Add bitter orange, zdravetz, petitgrain sur fleurs, or neroli essential oils for tightening and “lifting” aging skin.

Add rose, lemon, or neroli essential oils for lightening dark spots or decreasing ruddiness and spider veins.

Add argan botanical oil, lavender and patchouli essential oils for preventing aging skin and wrinkles.

Add chamomile or everlasting essential oils, or acai or moringa botanical oils for sensitive or allergic skin.