Leg Soothing Lotion
This quick & easy cream is cooling and soothing for varicose veins and spider veins. The aloe is cooling, moisturising and soothing, whilst the horse chestnut helps to maintain vein wall integrity.
250g aloe vera gel
20mls tincture of horsechestnut seed (Conkers)
20ml conker seed or leaf infused oil
20ml st. John's wort infused oil
20 drops of rosemary or cypress essential oil
10ml witch hazel water (optional)
Place the aloe vera gel in a bowl. Slowly add the oils, 1 teaspoon at a time, and whisk thoroughly in between each addition. Once combined, add the tinctures, one teaspoon at a time, and whisk again, then add the essential oil and whisk again until all combined thoroughly.
Alternatively, use a plain base cream instead of the aloe vera gel, and whisk in the oils, tinctures and witch hazel water.
For optimal results, apply this cream up to three times a day.
Patch test on a small area before use to check for sensitivity or allergy to any ingredients.