Knock Off Calamine Lotion

Summertime will soon be upon us, Woo Who.  To me summer begins when the school year ends, and summer vacation starts.  According to the calendar the official start of summer is around June 20th.  Anywho?  Who doesn’t love summertime!  Filled with trips to the beach, sunny skies, lazy days, vacations, water fun, warm weather, and memories.

I have put together a list of Summertime must-haves.  First up, a big floppy beach hat, a maxi dress, a fun pair of sunglasses, water toys, natural bug spray, sunblock, and of course calamine lotion.  Well before you dart off to the store here is a recipe for my knock off calamine lotion.

Knock Off Calamine Lotion Recipe

Ingredients:

¼ Cup of Zinc Oxide

4 Teaspoons of Bentonite Clay

4 Teaspoons of Baking Soda

¼ Cup of Distilled Water

½ Teaspoon of Vegetable Glycerin

3 Drops of Lavender Essential Oil

2 Drops of Peppermint Essential Oil

1 Drop of Tea Tree Essential Oil

Pink Food Coloring (optional)

Directions:

Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until smooth.  Store in a small jar with a tight fitting lid.

I will be taking this with me when I go visit my Mom and Dad at their lake house in Kentucky this July.

What are your summertime plans?

Smiles, Paula

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