{"id":10626,"date":"2024-09-26T18:41:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T11:41:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=10626"},"modified":"2024-09-26T18:41:57","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T11:41:57","slug":"homemade-aloe-vera-lotion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=10626","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Aloe Vera Lotion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>I try to hydrate and drink <a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/remedies\/mineral-drink\/\">plenty of minerals <\/a>(including salt water), but sometimes my skin needs a little more hydration. This aloe vera lotion softens dry skin and leaves skin feeling moisturized. It works great as a body lotion or a face lotion. Even better, it contains just a few simple ingredients!<\/p>\n<p>This moisturizing lotion combines organic aloe vera gel, rich shea butter, and nourishing almond oil. All without the parabens, sulfates, and dimethicone found in many store-bought skin care products.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aloe-vera-body-lotion\">Aloe Vera Body Lotion<\/h2>\n<p>As the weather gets cooler many of us find our skin gets drier. Living in a humid climate I don\u2019t have this problem as much anymore. However, sometimes my skin needs some light hydration. While I love lotion bars and this homemade lotion for intense nourishing, this aloe lotion is great when you want something lighter.<\/p>\n<p>Aloe has a similar feeling to glycerin in skin care recipes, but it doesn\u2019t feel quite as sticky. It absorbs well into the skin without leaving a greasy feeling. If you\u2019re using <a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/natural-home\/aloe-vera-gel\/\">fresh aloe<\/a> from a plant, this lotion will only last a week or two before it goes bad. Aloe vera gel sold in stores and online is preserved and will last longer, up to 6 weeks.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-skin-benefits-of-aloe-vera\">Skin Benefits of Aloe Vera<\/h3>\n<p>I keep an aloe plant in my home because I love them so much! Not only are they great for treating burns, but they work well for other skin irritations. You\u2019ve probably used aloe vera gel at some point to soothe a sunburn.<\/p>\n<p>Aloe barbadensis leaf juice is rich in nutrients like potassium, vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, and antioxidants. It also helps our skin create hyaluronic acid and boosts collagen production to keep skin firm and wrinkle-free. Aloe helps skin be more elastic and supple so it \u201cbounces back.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredient-options\">Ingredient Options<\/h3>\n<p>This lotion can also be used as a face cream. It can work well for <a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/podcast\/266\/\">those with acne<\/a> or eczema too, depending on the exact ingredients you use. Oils like olive and avocado oil are great for dry or more mature skin types. If you\u2019re prone to acne or want to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, then adding some rosehip seed oil is a good choice. I prefer sweet almond (non-greasy) or jojoba, which mimics skin\u2019s sebum and sinks into the skin nicely.<\/p>\n<p>I use shea butter for an extra rich feel, but it\u2019s optional. You could also use cocoa butter or mango butter instead. Cocoa butter is more intensely moisturizing, while mango butter is very light and absorbs fast.<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-494087\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"494087\" data-servings=\"6.5\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-compact-howto\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Homemade Aloe Vera Lotion<\/h2>\n<p>This aloe-based lotion is smooth and lighter than some options. Great for all skin types and even little ones!<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Yield: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-494087 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"494087\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">6.5<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">ounces<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\">Katie Wells<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-494087-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"494087\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-494087-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Melt the beeswax, oil, and shea butter (if using) in a double boiler or glass bowl over a pan of water.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-494087-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Remove from heat and pour into a blender or mason jar (if using an immersion blender). You can also use a stand mixer for this.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-494087-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Add the vitamin E (if using) and any essential oils.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-494087-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Let cool to room temperature. You want it to be room temperature and just barely starting to harden around the edges. This will help make sure that the lotion emulsifies correctly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-494087-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the Leucidal complete to the aloe if using.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-494087-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Start blending on low using a blender or immersion blender. Very slowly, start adding room temperature aloe vera gel until incorporated. Use a spatula to wipe down the sides and re-blend a few times until fully incorporated.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-494087-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to six weeks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">If your family goes through a lot of lotion then feel free to double the recipe. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preserving and Storing the Lotion<\/h3>\n<p>Vitamin E helps the oils from oxidizing as fast but will not preserve the lotion. If you want to use a natural preservative you can add some Leucidal complete to slow microbe growth. With the preservative, it should last for several months in the fridge.<\/p>\n<p>As always, be sure to keep in a cool, dark place away from direct light and heat. Bathroom counters in moist bathrooms are not the best place! And only use clean fingers to apply.<\/p>\n<p>Try making <a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/beauty\/homemade-sunscreen\/\">homemade non-toxic sunscreen <\/a>too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have you ever made your own lotion before? Leave a comment and let me know!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/beauty\/aloe-vera-lotion\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I try to hydrate and drink plenty of minerals (including salt water), but sometimes my skin needs a little more hydration. This aloe vera lotion softens dry skin and leaves skin feeling moisturized. It works great as a body lotion or a face lotion. Even better, it contains just a few simple ingredients! 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