I really intended to save this post until the holiday season because this lotion would make a great and easy gift.
But, it is too good of a formula not to share with you now.
This past Christmas a coworker handed out small tubs of this stuff. I used it all up immediately and had to ask her what it was because it was stupendous!
Here is her recipe:
DIY Body Lotion
2 “tubs” vitamin E cream (4 oz. each)
1 “tub” Vaseline (13 oz.)
1 “bottle” lavender baby lotion (15 oz.)Rich and creamy.
Whip together in your stand mixer until creamy.
I had the hardest time finding vitamin E cream and finally had to order it from Swanson’s. (It was cheaper, too.) I used a store brand for the petroleum jelly and and the baby lotion.
I used the empty jars to repackage the finished product.
Really, this stuff is golden. I have the driest skin, especially in the winter.
Yes, I usually look this grumpy too during the winter months. (Photo from http://phillanoue.com)
I started using this lotion everyday and my alligator skin has disappeared. (Grumpiness, maybe not so much.)
If you try this, please let me know what you think.
How cool! I have never thought of making my own body lotion…love the idea! Thanks for sharing, Debra.
You’re welcome and it’s so easy to make.
This is a must. My skin is so dry that I feel like it’s going to fall off when I get out of the shower. My feet are saying “make this – PLEASE! Thank you for sharing Debra, it sounds like a winner!!
Chris, adjust the amounts as you like and you can use any “flavor” of baby lotion. I just like the lavender sent.
I can never find vitamin E cream when I want it, Debra. I have been known to open little vitamin E capsules when I’m desperate for a dry skin remedy. I remember when I was younger I use to use Ponds cream and add vitamin E oil to it. It worked GREAT! I’d love to try this recipe. My hands are so beat up after this Winter and now I’m “playing” in the garden. I’ve bookmarked this post so I remember where to get the cream. Thank you so much for sharing, Debra…I’m sure you don’t look THAT grumpy, do you, lol…
My mom just sent me a hand cream recipe that actually calls for the contents of five capsules. You are right… I don’t know that the end of winter will help my skin out as I now, too, am playing in the garden. (I bet I do look that grumpy most of the time, actually.)
I have the most dry skin in the world! I am going to try this! Thanks for sharing Debra!
Katarina, I hope you do try it and let me know!
Love the gator picture and caption. 🙂 This does sound like a really nice lotion. Like you I have extremely dry skin in the winter so I’m always on the prowl for good solutions. Thanks for sharing this!
Yep, that grumpy gator spoke to me! LOL
My mom always used corn huskers lotion, don’t know if they still sell it, but it was great for her hands after working in the garden. This is intriguing to me though…never thought of making my own lotion. You always have informative posts and great ideas!
My grandmother always had bottles of that around. I remember it almost being clear. Thanks, Tina.
My skin has been so brutal lately. It’s red, itchy and dry. Everything I’ve tried has just been irritating and burning it. I heard great things about Vitamin E, so thanks for this reminder!
This stuff does wonders.
Oh, what timing!!! I’m afraid my alligator legs will be going public soon with these warmer temps. What a great gift, too…bet it smells terrific!
Thanks, Liz. Yes, it is getting to be short pant time. 🙂 For my next batch, I am going to add some essential lavender oil to make it more “smelly.”
I’m totally using this! I think you can get Vitamin E cream at the dollar store – at least you used to be able to. Totally doing it!
Well, good grief, I guess I am making a run to the dollar store,
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