Self massage is an effective way of relieving stress and anxiety. Hand massage has been used in Chinese medicine for centuries, incorporating reflexology and pressure points which aid in problems with the lungs and heart as well as other areas. If you want to practice hand massage there are several … Read more
A glycerin and rosewater hand lotion moisturizes dry hands, and makes them smell divine! Sure, there are hand lotions available in stores made with these ingredients, but the sweet satisfaction of making a homemade version is reason enough to whip it up.
Ingredients:
1/3 cup glycerin
2/3 cups rosewater
A lotion which I have been using for a very long time. It consists of simple ingredients of glycerin and rosewater. In winter season my hands get dry and no matter what I do nothing helps. I found this homemade lotion recipe without the specific amount of quantity. I have determined the quantity of the ingredients through the years by trial and error.
Here is the recipe:
Glycerin 2tbsp
Rosewater 3tbsp
The simplest homemade body lotion is an old favorite –
Rosewater and Glycerin Lotion
1-1/2 c distilled water
3 tsp rose oil
1/3 c glycerin
(both the glycerin and rose oil can be obtained at most pharmacies but if they do not have rose oil you can substitute 1-2/3 c of “rose water”for the water and rose oil in the formula)
If you’ve been to the store lately to purchase any type of lotion, you may have noticed that the price of those lotions is steadily rising, and this is true regardless of the quality of the lotion that you are purchasing. There was a time when people made their own … Read more
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