HOMEMADE CHEMICAL FREE MOISTORIZING LOTION

Upon reading the ingredients to a popular brand of baby lotion, I discovered the ingredient list packed with Petroleum based oils, synthetic waxes, artificial colors, artificial fragrances, parabens, and propylene glycol. My first thought it how can any of these products be considered safe for children, and as it turns out they are not! Products like the baby lotion have a hazard rating of 5-6 and have a “moderate” risk of allergies and immunotoxicity as well as reproductive and developmental toxins
Ingredients:

½ Cup Cocoa Butter

½ Cup Shea Butter

4 Tbsp Olive Oil

2 Tbsp Castor Oil

Essential oils of choice, I like Orange, lavender, and vanilla for little ones. I t leaves them smelling warm and sweet

Method:

Heat up all the ingredients except the essential oils in a double boiler. Stir the mixture carefully until completely melted. Remove from the heat and stir in essential oils, let cool, and pour into a glass jar for storage.

Cocoa and Shea butter are naturally high in antioxidants and fatty acids that are intensely moisturizing to the skin, olive oil works wonders for softness, and the castor oil is a good skin protective.

Sources:

http://www.naturepurity.com/holistic/sheabutter.html

http://www.livestrong.com/article/324195-what-are-the-benefits-of-raw-shea-butter/

http://skincare.about.com/od/spa/a/Benefits-Of-Cocoa-Butter-To-Your-Skin.htm

http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/amazing-benefits-of-castor-oil/
- Organic Health