A regenerating after-sun lotion is something your body will appreciate after time spent in the sun. It contains a complex of substances that benefit skin exposed to the effects of solar radiation — a quantity of vitamins and other components that hydrate, soothe and regenerate the skin. The lotion is easily absorbed into the skin and does not leave a greasy feeling.
Its preparation is simple; even a beginner can manage it with tools that can be found in every kitchen. Just do not forget to wash and disinfect them well — preferably with high-proof alcohol (Ethanol).
About this recipe
This great recipe was prepared for us by our customer and creator Ružena Mrvová.
This regenerating after-sun body lotion is intended for skin that has been exposed to the effects of solar radiation. Preparation is simple and even a beginner can manage it — all you need are tools that can be found in every kitchen, they just have to be washed and disinfected well.
Main benefits
- After-sun care
A complex of substances that benefit skin exposed to the effects of solar radiation.
- Hydration, soothing, regeneration
A quantity of vitamins and other components that hydrate, soothe and regenerate the skin.
- Light, non-greasy texture
The lotion is easily absorbed into the skin and does not leave a greasy feeling.
- Simple preparation
Even a beginner can manage it with tools that can be found in every kitchen.
Product properties
Key ingredients in the recipe
The formulation is based on plant oils and butters in the oil phase and a hydrolate with active substances in the water phase — you will find all the ingredients in our range of oils and Handymade.sk active substances.
The quantities are given in grams for a single batch, exactly as in the author's original recipe.
Apricot oil
Contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, E and B17 (which no other oils contain). It softens the skin, reduces the occurrence of pigment spots and prevents cellular mutation.
Carrot macerate in sunflower oil
It is an antioxidant and also a natural source of vitamin B12. It has soothing and anti-ageing effects.
Aloe vera butter
Hydrates and regenerates. Suitable for treating dry, irritated and sensitive skin.
Flower water — chamomile hydrolate
Soothes and refreshes. It has healing effects on inflamed and damaged skin.
D-Panthenol
It is provitamin B5. It soothes, has anti-inflammatory effects, optimises the physiological functions of the skin and is suitable in case of sunburn.
Other ingredients in the recipe
- Shea butter with lemongrass and lavender scent — contains vitamins A and E, makes the skin smoother, more elastic and healthier.
- Liquid sunflower lecithin — is a component of cell membranes, has hydrating effects and also serves as an emulsifier, stabiliser and preservative.
- Montanov 68 MB — emulsifier.
- Hydrolysed collagen powder — rejuvenates, hydrates and keeps the skin firm, elastic and supple. It is indispensable for the natural renewal of the skin.
- Cosgard — preservative.
- Essential oil broadleaf lavender — has a soothing effect and regenerating and antiseptic effects.
The formulation
The recipe is prepared in three steps: the oil phase, the water phase and the ingredients added to finish. Weigh the ingredients of each phase into separate containers exactly as given in the table.
| Phase / ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Oil phase | |
| Apricot oil | 15 g |
| Carrot macerate in sunflower oil | 10 g |
| Aloe vera butter | 5 g |
| Shea butter with lemongrass and lavender scent | 5 g |
| Liquid sunflower lecithin | 5 g |
| Montanov 68 MB | 1 g |
| Water phase | |
| Flower water — chamomile hydrolate | 50 g |
| D-Panthenol | 8 g |
| Hydrolysed collagen powder | 2 g |
| To finish | |
| Cosgard | 15 drops |
| Essential oil broadleaf lavender | 20 drops |
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Procedure
- Weighing out the phases
In separate containers, you weigh out the ingredients for the oil and water phases. (The oil phase must be in a heat-resistant glass container – it will be heated in a water bath.)
- Melting the oil phase, stirring the water phase
In a water bath, you heat all parts of the oil component until they melt and let them cool. You only stir the water phase (the ingredients mix well with each other).
Oil phaseWater bath - Combining the phases
You mix the oil and water phases – a yellow lotion is formed.
Oil + water phase - Preservative and essential oil
To finish, do not forget to mix in the preservative and the essential oil.
To finish - Filling
Pour the final product preferably into a container with a pump.
Before you start, do not forget to wash and disinfect your tools well — preferably with high-proof alcohol (Ethanol).
Conclusion
In summer, the most important thing before exposing yourself to the sun is to think about prevention in the form of creams with SPF factors. However, if it accidentally happens that you still get sunburned, this regenerating after-sun lotion will help you hydrate and heal the burnt areas.
For the great instructions we thank our customer and creator Ružena Mrvová.
Did you overdo it with sunbathing? Have a look at our blog and find more recipes for natural cosmetics that will nourish the skin of your body.
Frequently asked questions about the recipe
Practical questions about the preparation — difficulty, tools and disinfection, the water bath, the scent and filling the finished lotion.
Can a beginner manage this recipe?
Yes, the preparation is simple and even a beginner can manage it with tools that can be found in every kitchen. Just do not forget to wash and disinfect them well — preferably with high-proof alcohol (ethanol).
How does the lotion work on skin after sunbathing?
It contains a complex of substances that benefit skin exposed to the effects of solar radiation — a quantity of vitamins and other components that hydrate, soothe and regenerate the skin. The lotion is easily absorbed into the skin and does not leave a greasy feeling.
Why does the oil phase have to be in heat-resistant glass?
The oil phase is heated in a water bath until all of its ingredients melt, and is then left to cool. That is why the container has to be made of heat-resistant glass. The water phase is only stirred — its ingredients mix well with each other.
What gives the lotion its scent?
Broadleaf lavender essential oil (20 drops), which is mixed in at the end together with the preservative. It has a soothing effect and regenerating and antiseptic effects.
What container should I fill the finished lotion into?
Pour the final product preferably into a container with a pump.
Apricot oil, carrot macerate, aloe vera butter and all the other ingredients from this recipe can be found in our range of oils and Handymade.sk active substances.
