countrygal Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I really have been wanting to purchase a face lotion (minus the chemicals) but I'm not sure what to choose. I was thinking Ava Anderson. Anyone like it? Anybody have any others they like? I also have a concern is that it is a waste of money, that "all natural" isn't necessarily good for you either (example being aluminum is natural, but I don't want it in my food, KWIM?) If it's 99% natural, what is the other 1%? If there was 1% preservative (or lead!) I don't think I'd want to use it! Does anyone make their own lotion or soap? I'd try easy recipes. TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songsparrow Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I use coconut oil (organic, unrefined). It only takes the tiniest bit. I rub a little coconut oil on my hands first, because the skin on my hands will soak some up, and then I add a tiny bit more (think size of a pea), quickly distribute it across my hands and then rub it on my face. My skin drinks it up and really feels better/healed in a way that I don't feel with regular lotion. If I use the right amount, it all gets absorbed and my face does not end up greasy. If I accidentally put on too much and it hasn't all been absorbed in a couple of minutes, I wipe off the excess with a tissue. (I also use the coconut oil as a body lotion.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 i also like coconut oil for my face & body (i buy organic extra virgin coconut oil). i use vitamin E for around my eyes though. i also take vitamins, drink lots of water, eat plant strong, etc. anyway, this routine works very well for my skin :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I make a whipped Shea butter that I use on my face. I really like it, and I feel better knowing exactly what is in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I have recently discovered squalane oil (from olives) and have been using it. My face is very soft without being oily. Love it. Here is a link to a random site explaining it. http://squalaneoil.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrygal Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 Thanks! I like the coconut oil, it's cheap compared to other facial products! Where can you get whipped shea butter? How do you wash your face? I was reading on castor oil/olive oil 'wash'... but I'm afraid to try it. I'm also curious on what soap to use on babies and for shampoo and conditioner for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 PM your address to me and I will mail some Shea Butter to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandaceC Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Ok, yall, I know I sound like an infomercial but I promise I'm not! I've been making this lotion since December and it is amazing! I use it on my face, my body...it is all natural and CHEAP and wonderful!! People I gave it to for Christmas are asking for more. :) http://www.mercyisnew.com/2012/11/homemade-coconut-oil-lotion-it-works.html My blog post is long because I didn't want to leave out little details...but the process literally takes about 2-3 MINUTES to make it! and less than $1 a jar! I'm telling you, it's perfect. :) I'm also using (and diluting) Dr. Bronner's for a lot of things now!! http://www.mercyisnew.com/2013/01/uses-for-dr-bronners-quest-for-health.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I was under the impression that lotions containing water always need a preservative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I once bought whipped Shea butter from another Amy on here ages ago. Wonderful stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punchie Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 How do you make whipped butters? I want to make my own face/body cream adding in various oils. Is there a good website or book for tutorials? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandaceC Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 There is a debate about that. :) some people truly want "all natural" and make enough lotion to last a few weeks and make more. I didn't add preservative the first 2 months I made mine and never had any go bad. If you click on the link where I got my "basic" recipe, she does give a preservative to use and I did order some to put in the lotion I gave as gifts. So far though, I've been using some jars for 2 months and its been fine. I think it is just a matter of preference, how often you want to make it, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrygal Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 I really like that lotion recipe! Thanks :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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