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Body lotions not only improve the colour of your skin but also protect it from the harmful effects of the sun by providing a screen between the skin and the sunrays. They are thus popularly known as sunscreen lotions.

Given below are some herbal receipes for making body lotions which you can easily make at home. Try one which suits your skin and likes. The following lotions are suitable for all skin types:

1. Almond Complexion Lotion

Ingredients :

• Almond oil - 1 tbsp
• Carrot juice - I tsp
• Extract of cornflower - I tsp
• Glycerin - 2 tsps
• Liquid paraffin - I tsp

Method - Heat the oil alongwith paraffin and mix in the rest of the ings. Shake well and apply. Let dry well and wash off with cold  water preceded by lukewarm water.

2. Lime Body Lotion

Ingredients :

• Lime flowers - 25 gms
• Distilled water - 250 ml
• Sodium benzoate - t tsp

Method - Boil the flowers in water for about I hour. Strain and cool. Add the sodium benzoate and use as needed.

3. Sesame Body Lotion

Ingredients :

• Sesame oil - 40ml
• Almond oil - 10ml
• Olive oil  - 10ml

Method - Mix together all ings and apply onto the  face and neck.

4. Witch-Hazel Lotion

Ingredients :

• Borax powder - 15gm
• Distilled water - 500ml
• Witch hazel extract - 1/2 cup
• Alcohol - 1 cup

Method - Dissolve the borax powder in water. Let it cool, then stir with the remaining ings. Pour into an airtight bottle and use as needed.

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