DIY Lotions

Things in Switzerland are expensive and cosmetics are no option. This is always a problem during winter when my humidity loving skin basically dries up from the extremely dry European winters. I really need a potent skin nourishing cream but on top of being very expensive, not all of them are compatible with my Asian skin. So, I started venturing out for some nice non-chemical, hydrating creams by making them myself.

I buy most of my ingredients in the US. It's much cheaper and it's very vertile to use for many things so it's well worth it. For this body butter lotion recipe, I only need 6 ingredients and 6 tools.

Ingredients: 
Coconut oil
Shea butter
Apricot oil (also can use other oils such as almond, jojoba, etc)
Olive oil
Beeswax
Essential Oil 

Tools:
Jar (I used an empty jam jar)
Grater (** note I later found out it's VERY difficult to wash after grating beeswax. Better to use a knife!)
Cutting board
Measusing Spoon
Measuring cup
Pot 

Grate the beeswax **

Put all ingredients in the jar

Double broil it over heat

Leave it to cool

Divide into different jars for convenient use

Refrigerate for a few hours

It's a very "heavy" recipe. So if you have acne prone or oily skin, it'll be too much. It's basically like jabbing on butter on your face. But if you have VERY dry skin (like me) whose skin is cracking and getting itchy, this is perfect. I mix it with my other moisturizing lotions to give it an extra moisture soft finish. It also works great to put on your skin right when you get out of the shower before you towel dry yourself. And finally, it's also great for chapped lips. Enjoy :)