DIY Satin Hands

You will need:

Vaseline (or Aquaphor, a petroleum based lotion)

You do not need to bling your tub of Vaseline, I was bored and had gems and hot glue...

A container (I use an empty and washed pesto jar)

To fill the jar you will need Sugar, olive oil, and (if you desire, liquid Vitamin E, either sold as a liquid or obtained from gel capsules).

The final thing you will need to this three step process is a LIGHT lotion. Nothing thick like Eucerin or Cocoa Butter... Doesn't need to be expensive either, I find Hempz brand work well, but as long as it's a thinner lotion, you go ahead and use it, girl!

Creating your Satin Hands:

Step 1: Vaseline

This is done unless you want to paint or bling the container or remove the petroleum to another clean pesto jar (you can use 3 pesto jars tie a bow around them with ribbon to hold a tag labeling them and give them as a gift!) 

Step 2: The Scrub!

Here is where I apologize. I am the kind of chef who cooks by taste and consistency rather than exact measurements. Generally I advise to fill the pesto jar half full and slowly add olive oil and stir until it reaches a consistency like so:

Then, if you're adding Vitamin E, which is optional, add up to 10 drops or 1-2 capsules and mix well. Then the scrub is done! Store at room temperature!

Step 3: The Lotion.

Again, either done, or transfer to a clean pesto jar.

Now, the fun part!

How to use!

Step 1:

Apply Vaseline to your hands, not a lot, just enough to thinly cover them entirely.

Step 2:

Take some sugar scrub ( I generally use the size of two quarters because I have fun with it) and on your Vaselined hands, scrub both hands entirely for about a minute (longer if you like, you're exfoliating and moisturizing with the olive oil and Vitamin E) then rinse with warm water (cold will suck some moisture out) no soap. Make sure all the sugar crystals are gone or they get annoying! When your hands are sugar-free, towel dry before:

Step 3:

Apply your lotion of choice to lock in moisture! 

This process is quick to make with items and ingredients we generally have around the house or can purchase for little cost. The actual process of pampering your hands is fun and doesn't take time out of your busy schedule, either. 

As I said earlier they make great gifts! If I had one more clean Pesto jar I'd make an example of how cute they look but my puppy is sick so I'll update this later, loves! Any comments or questions, feel free to post.

-The Sorority Housewife