Most of the ingredients in this DIY lavender body lotion can be found at your local natural-foods store.
- 3/4 cup oil, such as sweet almond oil
- 2 tablespoons shaved beeswax (avoid using waxes made with petroleum products)
- 30 drops lavender essential oil
- 1 cup water
- One 16-ounce glass jar or two 8-ounce glass jars, for storing lotion
- Add oil and beeswax to a small saucepan and heat over low heat until wax dissolves. Remove from heat immediately.
- Allow to cool for 1 to 2 minutes. Add lavender essential oil. Set aside.
- Pour water into a blender and begin blending on high speed with the lid on and the hole in it left open. With blender running, slowly add oil-wax mixture. It will begin to emulsify as you continue pouring in oil.
- Pour lotion into glass jars. It will last about 6 months and is best kept at cool temperatures, or even in the refrigerator.
Makes about 2 cups.
Interested in learning more about lavender? Read Growing Lavender: From Harvesting to Using.
Adapted with permission from the book Weekend Wonder Detox by Michelle Schoffro Cook.
