Beauty formulation
Almond Milk Body Lotion
A light, fast-absorbing body lotion that stacks almond milk's own vitamin E with an additional dose of Vitamin E oil, making this the highest-antioxidant body lotion in the book, a good default choice for anyone prioritizing environmental protection over heavy occlusion.
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Ingredients
- Phase A (Aqueous Phase)
- ½ cup (120 mL / 120g) Almond Milk
- Phase B (Lipid Phase)
- ¼ cup (60 mL / 55g) Unrefined Coconut Oil
- 1 tbsp (15 mL / 13.5g) Vitamin E Oil
Method & application
- Gently melt coconut oil in a glass container over warm water.
- Bring almond milk to room temperature.
- Drizzle melted coconut oil slowly into almond milk while blending continuously with an immersion blender.
- Add Vitamin E oil and whip for 2 minutes until a creamy white lotion forms.
- Pour into a sanitized bottle.
- APPLICATION
- Apply freely across arms, legs, and body after bath or shower.
Kitchen note
Room-temperature milk isn't optional here, pull it out of the fridge at least 20 minutes before you plan to mix.
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