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Soothing Hand Lotion
Soothing Hand Lotion

Practical and inexpensive method to make your own Soothing Hand Lotion, using Lavender Oil.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 50ml unperfumed lotion (available at chemists, health stores and supermarkets), or a base body lotion
  • 10 drops diluted lavender oil
  • 5 drops pure palmarosa oil
  1. Step 1
     

    Using a mixing bowl, add lotion, lavender and palmarosa oil together.

  2. Step 2

    Stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure that the oils blend well.

  3. Step 3

    Store in a small cosmetic pot.

Tips & Warnings
  • Use a small amount after doing housework, washing up or gardening, or apply at bedtime so that the lotion soaks in thoroughly overnight.
  • never take essential oils internally
  • keep essential oils away from eyes and out of reach of children. If you get oil (pure or diluted) in the eye, rinse immediately with lots of water
  • Don't apply undiluted, pure oils to the skin unless specifically advised to

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jenng said

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on 2/8/2009 sounds great 5*

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