Tag: skin-care
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Preserving Your Lotion
To help extend the shelf life of your homemade lotions and prevent them from going bad, you can incorporate the following ingredients and practices: Optiphen: A popular paraben-free preservative that’s effective against bacteria, yeast, and mold. Geogard ECT: A broad-spectrum preservative that is effective against bacteria and fungi and is derived from natural sources. Leucidal…
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Aloe Vera Lotion
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh aloe vera gel (extracted from aloe leaves and blended) 1/2 cup carrier oil (such as coconut oil, sweet almond oil, or olive oil) 1/4 cup beeswax (or plant-based wax for a vegan option) 10-15 drops of essential oil (optional, such as lavender or tea tree oil for added benefits) 1 teaspoon…
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Aloe Vera Lotion
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh aloe vera gel (extracted from aloe leaves and blended) 1/2 cup carrier oil (such as coconut oil, sweet almond oil, or olive oil) 1/4 cup beeswax (or plant-based wax for a vegan option) 10-15 drops of essential oil (optional, such as lavender or tea tree oil for added benefits) 1 teaspoon…
