Title: Lecithin Moisturizer
Categories: Lotion
Yield: 6 Ounces

1	tb	Liquid lecithin
2	tb	Light vegetable oil
1	ts	Coconut oil
1	ts	Mineral oil
1/8	ts	Borax powder
1/2	c	Distilled water
		1-2 drops of your favorite essential oil or fragrance, for s

Mix together the lecithin, vegetable oil, coconut oil and mineral oil.

In a seperate container, dissolve the borax in the distilled water.

Gently heat the lecithin and oils until the coconut oil melts by microwaving on High for about 45 seconds (you can also heat the mixture in a water bath on the stove top).

Heat the borax-water solution for 45 second on High in the microwave (you can also heat the solution on the stove top in a water bath).

Pour the heated solution into the lecithin and oils. Stir until well mixed. You can put the mixture in the blender and mix until smooth and creamy.

Add scent if you wish, cool completely, and pour into a clean container. Massage this cream into your skin.

Note: You can adjust the consistency by adding less or more water.

Source: "Natural Beauty at Home" by Janice Cox

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