DIY Body Lotion

Most of us aren't born with perfect, healthy skin, so we develop a sound skin care program to achieve a complexion that radiates warmth and balance. You can learn plenty about the skin on your body and face by relaxing with a luxurious spa treatment at your favorite day spa.   Adopting a smart, daily skin care regimen is necessary, because beautiful complexions don't just appear. Your esthetician is trained to perform a facial promoting excellent skin tightening. She understands the components of healthy skin, so her unique spa treatment targets the areas needing repair and rejuvenation.   A wonderful day spa does more than skin tightening with a deep facial. The entire body requires attention and a daily skin care regimen. You've felt the smoothness from a nourishing body lotion during a spa treatment. Skin care creams and oils provide moisture, creating a protective skin barrier.   Some body lotions exfoliate, by removing dry, dead skin cells. Others offer light absorption and a hint of hydration to oilier skin. Body lotions can come with an SPF for some sun time and protection from the rays. Some lotions are formulated with a pretty shimmer for light-reflecting beauty, and there are body lotions that temporarily tone and tighten.   Here's a DIY Orange-Scented Body Lotion to make yourself or give as a gift: Ingredients 1/4 cup cocoa butter 1/8 cup coconut oil 1/8 cup sweet almond oil 100 drops orange essential oil Instructions

1. In glass jug, melt down cocoa butter, coconut oil and almond oil until they become liquid. 2. Place in freezer for 20 minutes to harden. 3. Once mixture is solid again, but not too hard, add orange essential oil. Whip up using electronic whisk until cream is fluffy and soft. 4. Spoon into glass jar. Lasts for months.