I mix my own face and body lotions - and like to slather them on after a long day at work.

recipe

into a bowl

half a cup of vitamin e cream (cheap)

half a cup aloe vera gel (clear, not dyed)

a splash of lavender oil (as much as you like)

+ option extras (almond oil, rosehip oil, whatever left over lotion is about)

whip with a fork until fully blended and aerated

you have an easily absorbed cream which is soothing, relaxing and good for your skin.

another easy self indulgence


put a towel on the table that you have your computer on

get a wide low square bucket or heavy plastic container

add warm water and lavender oil

soak feet while mudcatting

dry with towel when finished (then rub feet with lavender lotion)

place feet in fluffy lavender bedsocks

crawl into bed with a good book.

with the body lotion, adding either peppermint oil or tea tree oil will make it a good foot lotion.

freda