Almond Joy Body Lotion - A Body Lotion Recipe

This almond body lotion recipe will relieve even the driest skin.

1/2 cup water
1/8 tsp. borax powder
1/2 cup almond oil
1 tsp. coconut oil
1 tsp. grated beeswax
2 Tbsp. honey
3-4 drops orange Essential Oil (optional)

To Make This Body Lotion Recipe: Mix water and borax together, stirring until well mixed. Set aside. Mix together the almond oil, coconut oil, honey, and beeswax in a glass measuring cup. Place the cup with the oils-beeswax mixture in a pan of water (about 1 to 2" of water), making a water bath. Heat over medium heat until the beeswax is melted (8 to 10 min.), stirring occasionally. When the wax is melted, bring the water/borax solution almost to boiling (put the glass cup with the water/borax in the microwave on High for 1 min., or use a water bath on the stove top). Remove the oil-beeswax mixture from the water bath and pour into blender. Slowly add water/borax to the mixture in the blender and whip. Allow the lotion to cool completely. The consistency may seem a bit thin, but it will thicken as it cools. You may add the orange Essential Oil now if you wish. Pour into a lidded container. To use: massage a small amount into your skin.

This body lotion recipe leaves your skin feeling and looking radiant.  The Almond Joy Body Lotion feels silky-smooth and smells terrific. This body lotion is a lavish and invigorating way to treat your skin.

It is easy to make an affordable, skin nourishing and pampering bath and body product. Feel free to substitute or add other essential oils to personalize your body lotion recipe. The recipe can be left without fragrance or essential oils can be added for therapeutic benefit.

Lip gloss recipes

Flavored Lip Gloss Recipes 

Chocolate Lip Gloss

This lip gloss is soothing, plus it has a yummy scent and flavor.

Ingredients
1-1/2 tsp grated cocoa butter
1/2 tsp coconut oil
1/8 tsp oil of vitamin E (optional)
1/4 tsp grated chocolate or 1-3 chocolate chips

Recipe

1.       Mix all of the ingredients in a small microwaveable or heat resistant cup or bowl.

2.       Heat 1-2 minutes in the microwave or in a double boiler until the mixture is melted.

3.       Remove from heat.

4.       Mix well.

5.       Spoon the gloss into a container.

6.       Cool completely with the lid resting on the container, but slightly ajar to allow moisture to escape and prevent condensation.

7.       Seal and label the container.

Tropical Lip Gloss

This lip gloss will drench your lips with moisture. Vitamin E is a natural preservative.

Ingredients
1 teaspoon cocoa butter, grated
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon macadamia nut oil (may substitute almond oil or olive oil)
1 teaspoon light sesame oil
1 teaspoon petroleum jelly (optional: use to make gloss more solid or to add more shine)
Recipe

1.       Mix all of the ingredients in a cup or bowl.

2.       Rest the container inside of a larger container of very hot (not boiling) water.

3.       Stir the ingredients together until they are melted.

4.       Pour the mixture into a small container with lid (lip gloss containers are commercially available).

5.       Smooth the gloss onto lips, either to be worn alone or to add shine over lipstick.

Peppermint Lip Gloss

Peppermint lip gloss is soothing and refreshing. You can substitute spearmint flavor, if you like, or actually any flavor, such as lemon or orange.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons petroleum jelly
1 teaspoon beeswax
10-14 drops peppermint oil
Recipe

1.       Melt the petroleum jelly and beeswax in the microwave or over a double boiler.

2.       Remove the mixture from hear and add the peppermint oil.

3.       Pour the lip gloss into a small container and allow it to cool.

Berry Lip Gloss

Make this gloss with your favorite berry. Berries will impart a natural color to your lips, plus they contain antioxidants to help keep your lips smooth.
Ingredients
10 fresh cranberries or 5 fresh raspberries or blackberries
1 tablespoon sweet almond oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 drop vitamin E oil
Recipe

1.       Mix the ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl.

2.       Microwave 1-2 minutes or until the mixture begins to boil.

3.       Mash the hot berries.

4.       Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then strain it through cheesecloth or a sieve to filter out the berry skins and seed.

5.       Spoon the gloss into small containers and allow it to cool completely.

Vanilla Lip Gloss
This is an easy recipe that uses slightly different ingredients.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
1 tablespoon petroleum jelly
1 1/2 teaspoons coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Recipe
Place the ingredients in a small bowl or cup and set this container inside a larger pan of hot water. Stir and melt the ingredients together, then pour the mixture into a lip gloss pot and allow it to cool completely.

Lemon Lip Gloss
Note that you can make this gloss any flavor, depending on the flavoring that you add. Try cherry or orange too.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons grated beeswax
1 teaspoon honey
1 vitamin E oil capsule
1 teaspoon aloe vera gel
1 teaspoon pure almond extract (optional)
6 drops of lemon flavoring
Recipe
Melt the beeswax. Stir in the honey, vitamin E, and aloe vera. Add the almond and lemon flavorings.

Honey Lime Lip Gloss
Ingredients
2 teaspoons grated beeswax
7-8 teaspoons sweet almond oil (or jojoba oil)
1 vitamin E capsule
1 teaspoon honey
5 drops lime essential oil or flavoring
Recipe
Melt together the beeswax and almond or jojoba oil. Open the vitamin E capsule and stir in the contents. Add the honey and flavoring. Pour the mixture into a lip gloss pot and allow it to cool.

BASIC LIP GLOSS RECIPE

Ingredients
tablespoons coconut oil
1 tablespoon cocoa butter
2 teaspoons beeswax
10-20 drops jojoba oil
optional - drops of honey or flavoring or vitamin E oil

Recipe

1.       Melt the coconut oil, cocoa butter, and beeswax in a double boiler or over hot water.

2.       Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

3.       Stir in the jojoba oil and any additional ingredients.

4.       Pour the balm into a clean container. Set the lid on top of the container, but slightly ajar to allow any moisture to escape.

5.       Seal the container once the lip balm has cooled/solidified.