Health Nut Lotion

Submitted by Roosie

"Nourishing lotion with a mild, nutty scent from Janice Cox's Natural Beauty at Home."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 4 ounces

ingredients

• 1⁄4 teaspoon borax
• 1⁄4 cup distilled water
• 1 tablespoon wheat germ oil
• 1 tablespoon castor oil
• 1 tablespoon almond oil
• 1 teaspoon vitamin E
• 2 tablespoons grated beeswax

directions

1. Mix together the oils and beeswax in the top of a water bath and heat gently until beeswax is melted.
2. In a separate vessel, combine the borax and water, and heat in the microwave or on the stovetop until very hot, but not quite boiling.
3. Combine oil-mixture and water-mixture and mix briskly by hand or whip in a blender.
4. Pour the lotion into a container and allow to cool completely. Store in a clean container with a lid.
5. To use: massage into your skin as with any moisturizer.