I don't know about you but I have very dry, flaky skin. My feet are gross, my legs are always dry and itchy and it is just no fun. Yeah, I know, TMI, but it is true and maybe some of you are the same way (especially if you are one of my sisters!)
About a year ago a friend made me some lotion because a friend of hers from work had given her the recipe and she loved it so much that she had to share it with me, because that is what friends do is share. So now I love it so much that I have to share it with you!
This lotion is AMAZING! It is a thicker lotion and a touch oily (but not too much, just perfect) so if you don't have super dry skin this probably isn't the right lotion for you. If you use this regularly the dry, flaky, itchy is going to go away. even the lizard heels will be soft. OK, so since I am starting to sound like a commercial I am going to STOP and actually share with you how to make this AMAZING lotion!
There are only 3 ingrediants
- Johnson's Baby Lotion (I like the honey apple over the regularly scented baby lotion because i don't feel comfortable walking around smelling like a baby, but that is just me). The big bottle
- Vitamin E Skin Care Cream double pack
- small jar of Petroleum Jelly (brand doesn't matter)
Scoop all of the ingredients into a bowl. Save the containers so you can put the new and amazing lotion back into them.
With a hand mixer stir until well blended.
Then scoop back into regular containers. I didn't reuse the Johnson's pump bottle because the lotion is so thick. So you will need a couple extra containers. I filled 7 containers. It does make a lot so don't forget to share with your friends and family because I am sure they will love this stuff too!
Thats awesome! Im a very 'flaky' person so im totally going to try this (and I second the not walking around smelling like a baby thing)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this. I'm "olderish" & live in AZ, so I'm excited to try this!
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This looks great. I have never seen the honey apple baby lotion, I will have to look for that. I have used that Vitamin E cream alone and love it. I can only imagine how good it is with the other too ingredients. Thanks for the ttorial.
ReplyDeleteI read this last night, I suffer from dry skin so, I HAD, HAD, HAD, to stop after work & buy everything to make this! Whipped it up, showered & tried it out. FANTASTIC! Love the way my skin feels.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you like it! It really is amazing stuff!
DeleteOh I need this lotion, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have to try this!! What a great tip. Glad to have you at Things I've Done Thursday!
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Really nice idea!
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I am so giving this a try next time I go to the store. My daughter has EXTREMELY dry skin and is very sensitive to lotions. I can't wait to see if this works for her. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI am going to try this! Thanks for sharing. I found you on Toys in the dryer: Fun stuff Fridays!
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Thanks for sharing this. Homemade lotion is on my list of things to try this year, and I want an easy recipe.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteI'm going through the
lotion these days, like crazy!
EEkk...I can't wait to try this. I love homemade bath and body stuff. I just did a Lemon Sugar Scrub post on my new craft blog.
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This is great stuff!
ReplyDeleteThe woman who use to go to my grandfathers home and help him with physical therapy always made this stuff for him. I haven't made any for a long time. I had actually forgot about this stuff.
It always made my legs and arms soooo soft!
what a great recipe,
ReplyDeleteI just pinned this and I can't wait to try it! I'm like a raisin in the winter, all dried up. Thanks for posting it!
ReplyDeleteI need to try this! Thanks for sharing! ~ Barbara
ReplyDeleteI'm addicted to this lotion after my best friend made it for me for Christmas. My skin has never been better. I've gone so far overboard, I'm now even putting it on my face (and it's wonderful for that too!). Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOoh, looks very nice, I'll give it a try! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI've made this and actually gave it as gifts this Christmas...it is really awesome!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up. This stuff looks great - I have a surfeit of lotion on hand right now, but I will have to pin this for later, when I run out. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the recipe. I've had an awful time with dry skin this winter. Hope this helps
ReplyDeleteI love it! My sister (who is a doctor) gave me a recipe using Aveeno, Eucerin Aquaphor, and Vaseline. I want to try your recipe when mine runs out. I like the idea of using the Johnson's baby lotion! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteI love the sound of this recipe! I will definitely be giving it a try. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe.
ReplyDeleteHas anyone with excema(sp?) tried this?
ReplyDeleteMy daughter has eczema and is very sensitive to dies and perfumes and she has no allergic reactions to this at all.
DeleteMy daughter also has excema and we have been using this for around three months. Her skin issues are nearly non-existant now! It is fabulous!
DeleteThis looks great! I don't constantly have dry skin, but sometimes I do. This would be awesome for those times.
ReplyDeleteAdd some aloe to this mix for a great healing balm for chapped skin! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteHow many oz. of vaseline do you use? Our store only sold very, very large and teeny small.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Use the 7.5 oz jar
DeleteI'll have to try this because I have super dry skin.
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know if this leaves you with an icky, sticky feeling or does it soak in and just leave you soft? I would love to try this, but before I go fill up all my empty containers, I wanted to ask first.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Right after I put it on it feels a little greasy but my skin is so dry that it quickly absorbs within a minute or two then my skin just feels soft.
DeleteWhere can I find the vitamin E cream??? Target and Walgreens didn't have it. Can I substitute vitamin E oil?
ReplyDeleteI purchased it at my local Walmart.
Deletewalmart has it in their lotion section.. mine was on the bottom shelf
DeleteThis lotion is fabulous! It is all we use at our house...on our bodies, faces, and even for our daughter with excema. We do refill the baby lotion pump bottle. The lotion is a nice consistancy and pumps out great. The pump prevents the little ones from scooping excess lotion out of the lotion tubs.
ReplyDeleteMade this to give as christmas gifts...I used the lotion base they sell at Hobby Lobby and added fragrant oils to give it the scent I wanted...everyone loved it
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try this! Sadly, I didn't discover it directly from your blog. A Pinterest user pinned this recipe to her Products I Love board, then made the recipe, took some new pics, and pinned the new pic to her "Things I make or want to make" board - http://pinterest.com/pin/209276713904270413/ - with no link or credit to your recipe. I went to her Products I Love board to find it, and I'm glad I did. Unfortunately 13 people have repinned her personal pic, and who knows how many have repinned their repins. I wish people would learn how to use Pinterest responsibly! In any case, I'm glad I found your recipe, and I am so looking forward to trying this! ~KarenS :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for searching me out. I really appreciate it!
DeleteI made your lotion yesterday and really liked it. But this morning it seems to have separated, also mine didn't seem to look like your pics. I used all products as you said and correct ounces. Did I do something wrong or is it suppose to be more runny(lol). It sure smells good and rubs is wonderful. Thanks, Janet
ReplyDeleteDid you mix it it really good with a hand mixer? or are you at a higher elevation? Mine has never separated before so I am not sure what to tell you. I have left the lid off a couple times and it has thickened but that is all I have noticed. I am sorry I couldn't help you more.
DeleteI have really dry skin so I will have to try this. My daughter has eczema so maybe it will help her too. Thanks for linking up to Fabulous Friday!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to try this lotion,I have really dry skin...my grandson has eczema would this work for it also?
ReplyDeleteI made this yesterday and LOVE It!! I filled 2 large canning jars. Do I need to keep it in the refrigerator?
ReplyDeleteI don't keep mine in the fridge (ooooh that would be cold to put on!), and it holds up just fine.
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