From man’s earliest days we have gathered together herbs, fruits other plants and oils to create lotions to protect and nourish our skin and slow down the signs of aging. There is a huge array of skin care products available on the market today to feed, protect and beautify every inch of skin on our bodies.
A gently tanned body with healthy looking skin holds great appeal for many of us. Tanning salons are great places to go for the latest and safest ways to achieve the look you want. These can be pricey so many people are opting for self tanning lotions instead. Combined with using a suntan lotion for protection this is a sensible solution.
To really nourish your skin from tip to toe there are numerous body lotions you can apply that use a variety of natural products. Aloe Vera, apricot kernel and cocoa butter are among the favourites. Vitamin e lotion has long been used for nourishing dry skin.
Some people like to make up their own body lotions using essential oils. A number of essential oils can be added to carrier oil, such as apricot or avocado to produce a rich lotion. Depending on the oils used these lotions can serve a number of purposes. If you suffer from dry or aging skin, a rich carrier oil like avocado is great combined with oils such as frankincense and rose. For younger skin you would use a lighter carrier oil and an oils such as palma rosa . Body lotions can also be made for soothing and healing dermatitis and other skin ailments. The most commonly used oils for these are chamomile and lavender. If you enjoy cost cutting and experimenting have a look online for some natural body lotion remedies to try.
Pampering and caring for our skin is especially important in today’s changing climate and pollution filled world. Our skin is exposed to extremes of dryness and temperatures and free radicals. It doesn’t take a lot of time to give your self a bit of extra care. Your body will thank you for it over time.
