| Before I left for China, I made one last lotion in the blog kitchen. This lotion was meant to be light and soothing so I could give it as gifts to relatives and friends, people I had never met face to face before. My final lotion turned out to be fluid, easily absorbed with minimal residue, gave the skin a velvety feel, and was light enough to be used on the body or the face. This lotion won’t be a great foot moisturizer due to the light feel and quick absorption, but it does work wonders on hot and sweaty skin.
I chose Peach Kernel Oil for this lotion for the light feeling that oil has. The oil contributed a light velvety feel. Using the Peach Kernel Oil also meant the lotion didn’t leave a long lasting oily residue on the skin. I also chose Squalane because it is olive based and comparable to the very oil our skin produces. This oil gives a non greasy feeling to the lotion. It can also give the skin a moisturized feel that doesn’t also feel like your skin gained weight! My favorite additions to lotions are extracts. I added Green Tea, Orchid, Chamomile and Ivy extracts to this lotion as I not only like these extracts, but also because they appeal to the Chinese and their desire for herbal based products. As this was a gift for Chinese family and friends, I decided to add some Liquid Silk to the lotion. This was my way using my lotion to acknowledge the history and importance of silk in China. Collect needed items:
Recipe: (454 grams or 16 ounces)
Weigh all ingredients except the additives into the microwave safe container. Heat in the microwave using short time bursts until everything is melted. Blend the ingredients to a smooth, creamy consistency using the immersion blender. Add additives once the temperature drops to 120 F in the mixing bucket. Blend until completely mixed. Pour into bottles and allow to cool completely before capping. Notes: This lotion is very fluid. Bottles are great for this lotion due to the fluidity. I’ve even used this as a light daily face lotion. Next time I will make this lotion just for the face and I’ll put it in 2 oz PET Bottles with a treatment pump.
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 Finished product  Weighing the oils  Finished weighing the Additives  Blending the cream  Mixing in the Additives |
Thanks Andee! This looks like a fabulous facial lotion, I definitely have to try it out. 🙂
Ah! I love the rich history and intention that goes into making this lotion! How very special!
I have never made lotion in a microwave so thank you for the tips! What a thoughtful gift for you to make; I am sure it will be much appreciated. Makes me want to try it!
How much fun! Thank you for sharing!!!!
Very nice 🙂 I love fluid lotions and herbal extracts!!! how fluid is it? could you also post a picture of it running down from a spoon? 🙂
I know the about Green Tea and Chamomile extract properties, but what do Orchid and Ivy add to the lotion?
I am going to make this lotion next 🙂 Making my “MMS grocery list”- I think this will be great to give to the teachers at the meet & greet, thanks Andee
Leilani,
Ivy Extract is used as an astringent, stimulant, anti-cellulitis, anti-blotchiness and a wonderful skin healer.
Orchid Extract is used for reparative and protective properties, moisturizing, fighting free radicals, and reducing the appearance of fine lines.
Simona,
I’ll find a picture of this lotion on a finger or spoon. It is very fluid, like a thin yogurt or a melted milkshake.
Wow, Andee what a lovely gift you are giving. Yet another recipe to try. . . .