Originally Posted by Deb53
Concerning the recipe for hand lotion in previous entries:
Actually the recipe I was given and use is a little different.
15 oz baby lotion (love the night time baby lotion with soothing aromas like light lavender scent)
1/2 cup vaseline
8 oz. vitamin E cream
I used a pump container - empty and cleaned pump from dollar store hand sanititizer ($1).
Until I know what I want to do with the "batch" of lotion, I put it in a container like empty salsa or spagetti jar.
I have found bottles and containers of all sizes at stores that work. Find the right bottles and it's great as gifts.
When I give it as a gift I add to the note that it's: Hand and Body Lotion with soothing aromas made by .....
I'm an RN and I think I'm going to make this recipe and give it in jars as gifts to my co-workers for Christmas...place a piece of fabric on the jar lid with a ribbon...I think they'll like it.
Nurses have soooooooo much trouble with dry hands because of the harsh soaps and the frequency we have to wash our hands....esp. in the winter.