Mom made up a batch of Homemade Skin Cream with her KitchenAid mixer and was nice enough to share some with me.
Why make homemade skin cream?
- Heavy-Duty moisture – If regular lotion isn’t getting the job done, try this thick mixture.
- You are in control of the ingredients – If you’re like my inlaws and refuse to put anything on your skin that you can’t pronounce then you’ll save a bundle my making your own skin cream.
- Gifts – For little more than the cost of a tube of lotion at the Dollar Tree you can make a homemade gift that is much more thoughtful and eye-catching.
This particular recipe makes four 8oz jars and costs about $1.00 per “serving.” Allow a little more for the price of the container depending on what you decide to use.
Ingredients:
8oz Vitamin E Cream
16oz Baby Lotion
8oz Coconut Oil
Directions:
Slightly warm coconut oil to make mixing easier. Mix all ingredients until the body cream resembles cake frosting
Variations:
- Substitue Vaseline for coconut oil
- Use unscented lotion with a few drops of your favorite essential oil
- Try lavender baby lotion for a purple gift
- Package in empty baby food jars as baby shower favors
I love homemade skin products!
I love creating beauty products at home! I make my own soap from time to time.
That’s a neat idea for teacher gifts.
I have made my own perfume
I love homemade stuff.
Cool! Where can I buy vitamin E cream?
Very cool.
I’m so trying this!
This sounds really nice, and easy! =)
Thanks!
Sounds great!
LOVE this idea!
great idea. thanks for sharing.
I bet the coconut oil makes it smell so good!
Love the idea. I bet it smells wonderful.
Nice gift idea
How creative of you! I like homemade stuff like this much better than store bought because I know exactly what’s in it.
Love this! I discovered it for you on SU. I never even thought about making my own lotion but this looks like it would be something fun to make.
I would love to try making my own cream. I spend a fortune on skin cream every year!
I bet it leaves your skin crazy smooth.
Wow, that actually looks amazing.
What a neat idea. I used to love to make my own soaps.
I have been wanting to try to make lotion for a long time. You have inspired me
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I need to make some of this.
Love this! I’m going to try it. I make my own sugar scrub.
Never thought to use my stand mixer for this!
I love that you whipped it up with your mixer
No way! I’ll have to try this!
How cool! I have to try this!
I need to try this!
how cool. I’d love to make some of this
ive heard of making your own at home lotions nice job
I’m definitely trying this!
I love how simple this is and all the variations you gave on it!!
That sounds super moisturizing! I should really try this, my skin’s been really dry!
I never would have thunk it. This is awesome!
Not only is this a great idea but you know that it doesn’t contain any yucky chemicals since you made it yourself!
Love this idea! Need to make myself some homemade lotion and maybe some body scrub.
Okay, I’m making this!
I need to make this lotion. I use so much of it, especially my kids, too.
I love this. I need to try to make it myself.
This is great! We always like to make gifts for friends and family for the holiday’s or birthdays. My daughter would love making this for her friends. thanks for sharing!
I love this idea! I’m always in need of lotions since I suffer from Psoriasis. I can’t wait to try out this recipe and I always love finding a good use for my Mason Jars!
This is a good idea as I am always switching lotions often as it seems I “get used to” the lotions after awhile. Very good idea to try and give as gifts as well.