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The simplest homemade body lotion is an old favorite -

Rosewater and Glycerin Lotion

1-1/2 c distilled water
3 tsp rose oil
1/3 c glycerin

(both the glycerin and rose oil can be obtained at most pharmacies but if they do not have rose oil you can substitute 1-2/3 c of "rose water"for the water and rose oil in the formula)

All you need to do is blend the ingrediants together until they are smooth; then put them in a clear bottle.

You can't get any easier than that; unless it is in the next formula:

Seaweed Lotion

1/4 c aloe vera gel
1 tsp powered kelp (seaweed)
1 c purified water
2 Tbsp sweet almond oil

Just mix well and pour into any 12 ox bottle. No blender is needed.

Of course, if you are more adventurous, here is a formula for a "creamier" lotion:

Hand and Face Cream

1 oz emulsifying wax
1/2 oz cocoa butter
3 tsp carrier oil
1 tsp glycerin
12 oz purified water
1 tsp Vitamin C powder

Mix Vitamin C into the water. Add the glycerin and gently warm the mix.
While that is warming, melt the wax and the cocoa butter in a double boiler.
Take the melted wax and butter off the heat and add the warm ingrediants adn the carrier oil.
Beat until thick.

These formulas will not only provide you with a good inexpensive source of lotion; these lotions are free of chemicals, preservatives, and dyes that cause allergic reactions in some people.

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