Sat 20 Mar 2021

Fresh flower massage lotion recipe

There is nothing like a soothing massage to help melt away any stress that you have accumulated over the past few days. Any good massage requires an energetic practitioner as well as the right lotion. While there are a number of lotions readily available, they might not prove to be exactly what you are looking for. If you want something with a fresh flower twist, here is a fantastic massage lotion recipe you can try.

Ingredients:

– 1 cup Chamomile flowers

– 1 cup Lavender flowers

– 2 cups almond oil

– 1 ounce finely shredded beeswax

– 5 to 15 drops essential oils (choose according to fragrance preference as well as their beneficial properties)

– 3 to 5 drops Vitamin E oil

– Cheesecloth

Instructions:

  • Begin making your fresh flower massage lotion by placing the chamomile and lavender flowers together with the almond oil in a pot.
  • Heat the pot on low until the ingredients warm up but are not too hot.
  • Once the oil is warm, remove from heat and step the flowers for about 20 minutes. By this time, the oil should reach room temperature.
  • Use the cheesecloth to strain the flowers from the oil.
  • Add the beeswax to the pot with oil and heat until the wax melts.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Add your essential oils but take care. You can always add more but you cannot remove the drops once they are added! So, add just a few at a time until you achieve the scent you desire.
  • Add the Vitamin E oil and mix well. This oil is great for your skin and it will leave the area feeling softer than ever. It also helps preserve the lotion so that you don’t need to rush to use it all.
  • Now allow the mixture to cool down completely. It should reach a consistency of cake frosting.
  • Whisk the mixture so that it’s light and fluffy before use.

Yes, there are several steps involved in making this fresh flower massage lotion. However, once it is made, you will be glad you tried! You can then see how long it lasts you before making your next batch. If it was used up too quickly, double the mixture to make a larger quantity.