Cats On The Homestead: lotion

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Winter Coconut Oil & Vitamin E Oil Lotion

The extreme cold we are having has made the air so dry that my hands and feet keep cracking. Moisturizers help some but what I really need is protection from the drying air and this lotion recipe does the trick.

Coconut oil and vitamin E oil make great lotion

You will need coconut oil and Vitamin E oil.

Vitamin E Oil and Coconut Oil for lotion recipe

You will also need some way to combine them. I used a immersion (stick) mixer/blender but a stand mixer with a whisk or even a fork will do.

Coconut oil and vitamin e oil recipe supplies

The recipe depends on how thick you want the lotion. If you want a fairly liquid lotion try 1 cup coconut oil and 1 tablespoon Vitamin E oil. For a thicker lotion cut the Vitamin E oil to 1 teaspoon. You may want to start with a teaspoon and decide if you want a thinner lotion before adding more. I also added some lemon essential oil but the essential oil is optional. The coconut smells wonderful on its own. The lemon with the coconut smells like a tropical drink which made me think of summer and (since our high today will be below zero) that made me happy.

Coconut Oil and Vitamin E Oil ready to mix

Put the oils together and mix until fully emulsified and you cannot feel solid coconut oil bits in the lotion. If you are having trouble getting the solid coconut oil to blend nicely with the Vitamin E oil, warm them a bit. You can put the bottom of the mixing bowl into another bowl of hot water. Make sure to not get any water into your mixing bowl. The heat from the water will heat the mixing bowl and melt any stubborn coconut oil.

Mix coconut oil and Vitamin E Oil for lotion add essential oil

Add your essential oils if using and mix until incorporated. With my immersion mixer the whole mixing process was only a few minutes. Store in an air tight jar.

Use on your hands and feet as needed. Remember this is not a moisturizer. There is nothing in this recipe that will draw moisture to your skin. This is a moisture barrier to prevent the moisture already in your skin from escaping to the dry air. Also, since it is made of oil, it can make your skin slippery. You may want to wear socks on your feet for a little while after applying. This is a very healing lotion full of wonderful micro nutrients and other goodies that are good for you and your skin.

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