Cucumbers are drenched with moisture, and what better ingredient to hydrate dry skin on a hot summer day than cucumber? Stores sell cucumber products from facial lotions to body creams, but these specialty products can be rather expensive, and many contain artificial dyes and other unnatural ingredients.
You don't have to buy expensive cucumber body lotion in order to obtain the hydrating benefits of cucumber. You can make genuine cucumber body lotion, and this lotion is every bit as good or better than body lotion sold in stores. Once you discover how easy it is to make this creamy cucumber body lotion, you'll want to continue to make it rather than purchase expensive lower quality versions filled with unfamiliar ingredients.
Required Ingredients and Supplies
To make a 1-½ cup batch of cucumber body lotion you'll need 2 average-size garden-fresh cucumbers, ½ cup of lukewarm chamomile tea, and 4 tablespoons of glycerin. You'll also need a vegetable peeler, a food processor or blender, cheesecloth, a mixing bowl, a spoon, a knife, and a clean decorative jar or container with a tight-fitting lid.
You can purchase glycerin in craft stores and pharmacies, or you can purchase it online to obtain the best deal. Also, if you don't have cheesecloth, you can use a strainer instead.
Procedure
Begin preparing the cucumbers for processing by peeling them, slicing them down the center, and removing the seeds before cutting them into cubes. Place the cucumber chunks in a blender or food processor, and liquefy them. Strain the liquid cucumber through a section of cheesecloth to remove any clumps or seeds that were missed, and pour the liquefied cucumber into a bowl. Next, make the chamomile tea, and stir it into the glycerin. Stir the mixture until it's smooth, and poor it into a container that seals. Since this body lotion doesn't contain preservatives, it will require refrigeration, but it's a great way to cool and hydrate the skin on a hot summer day.
Gift-Giving Ideas
Don't keep this fantastic cucumber body lotion all to yourself. Cucumber body lotion will make a wonderful addition to a gift basket, or it can be offered as a solitary gift. Make some to put in a decorative bottle, and present it with a ribbon around the top. Anyone with dry skin would love to receive cucumber body lotion in a decorative container, so make a few extra batches to give as gifts to friends and loved ones. It's a heartfelt gift that will make a birthday, Mother's Day, or any other day special, and it's a great way to show how much you care.
