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Silky
Aloe Vera Body Lotion
1 cup aloe vera
gel
1 teaspoon lanolin
1 teaspoon Vitamin E oil
1/3 cup coconut oil
1/2 to 3/4 ounce beeswax
3/4 cup almond oil
1 ½ teaspoons essential oil
Use a blender (or food processor) to mix the aloe
vera gel, lanolin, & vitamin E oil. Microwave
coconut oil & beeswax in a glass container on
high 30 seconds, and stir. Repeat heating in
10-second blocks until fully melted. Stir in almond
oil, reheating if necessary. Run blender or
processor at low to medium speed, then pour in
melted oils in thin stream. As the oil is blended
in, the cream will turn white and blender's motor
will start to grind. As soon as melted oils are
added and you've achieved mayonnaise-like
consistency, stop the blender, add essential oil and
pulse-blend. Do not over blend. Transfer cream to
glass jars while still warm - the lotion will
thicken quickly. This lotion really absorbs well and
leaves no residue on skin. This recipe makes two
cups.
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