Apple Pie A La Mode, Skincare Edition…..
🍎 DIY Apple Clove Vanilla Infused Lotion
A cozy, skin-loving blend of fresh apples, spicy cloves, and warm vanilla.
This lotion captures the scent of crisp fall mornings and the comforting sweetness of apple pie — but instead of sugar, it’s packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and natural oils that deeply hydrate and protect your skin.
🌿 Ingredients:
For the Infused Oil:
1 cup cold-pressed almond oil (light, nourishing, and absorbs quickly)
½ of a fresh apple, thinly sliced
1 tsp whole cloves
1 tsp vanilla bean (split open or use 1 tsp pure vanilla extract)
Optional: a few dried apple slices for stronger scent and longer shelf life
How to Infuse:
Add all ingredients to a small glass jar.
Place the jar in a warm window or near gentle heat for 2–3 weeks, shaking it daily.
(For a quicker version, heat gently in a double boiler for 1–2 hours — never boil!)Strain the oil through cheesecloth and store it in a dark glass bottle.
🧴 Lotion Base:
½ cup apple clove vanilla infused oil
½ cup shea butter (deeply moisturizing & full of vitamins A and E)
½ cup rose water or distilled water
1 tbsp beeswax (natural emulsifier & protective barrier)
2 drops clove essential oil (anti-inflammatory, warming scent)
3 drops sweet orange essential oil (uplifts mood & brightens skin)
2 drops vanilla absolute (adds that warm, creamy finish)
🧡 Directions:
Melt shea butter, beeswax, and your infused oil in a double boiler until smooth.
Slowly whisk in the rose water until it thickens into a creamy texture.
Let cool slightly, then add your essential oils.
Pour into a clean glass jar and let it cool completely before use.
Store in a cool, dark place — lasts up to 3 months.
🍏 Why Your Skin Will Love This Lotion
Apples are rich in vitamin C and polyphenols that brighten and protect the skin barrier.
Clove improves circulation and helps with inflammation and acne.
Vanilla calms irritation, balances hormones, and adds a natural warm aroma.
Shea Butter & Almond Oil provide long-lasting hydration without clogging pores.
Rose Water adds a touch of luxury, keeping your skin soft and balanced.
This lotion is perfect for dry fall weather — it locks in moisture, softens hands, and keeps your skin glowing even as the air gets crisp.
🍎 7 Fun Facts About Johnny Appleseed
His real name was John Chapman. Born in 1774 in Massachusetts, he became an American pioneer and orchardist.
He wasn’t planting for fruit snacks — he planted for cider! Most of his apples were bitter and used for making hard cider, not eating fresh.
Johnny Appleseed was a real environmentalist. He planted nurseries, not just random trees, ensuring future growth and sustainability.
He traveled barefoot! Chapman walked thousands of miles across the Midwest barefoot, carrying apple seeds and planting wherever he went.
He was deeply spiritual. A follower of the Swedenborgian faith, he believed kindness to animals and nature was part of his life’s mission.
He wore a tin pot as a hat. Legend says he used it both for cooking and protection from the sun — practical and quirky!
His legacy lives on. Many of the trees he planted in Ohio and Indiana are considered the roots of America’s modern apple industry.
🍂 Final Thoughts
This lotion is more than skincare — it’s a love letter to the harvest season and the natural world Johnny Appleseed devoted his life to. Each jar celebrates growth, simplicity, and the sweetness of nature’s gifts.
“Let your skin glow like an apple in the sun — soft, nourished, and kissed by fall.”
