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Creams
Creams and lotions may be used for two main purposes: either to protect the skin and retain moisture or to benefit the skin by allowing the absorption of beneficial oils.
The following are two methods for preparing creams for external use. The first is ideal for making a protective cream for overworked hands, feet, or any other area requiring some protection. The second is used more as a carrier cream to allow the benefits of your ingredients to be absorbed into the skin.
Ingredients
50mL Almond oil/Infused oil
15mL Beeswax
35mL Distilled water
Pinch of Borax
10mL Lanolin
5 drops (1 capsule) Vitamin E
- Combine oil, lanolin and beeswax in a suitable pot and heat gently.
- In a separate pot, combine water and borax. Heat and stir until dissolved.
- When both pots are quite warm, remove from heat and slowly add the water to the oils. Stir constantly until cool.
- When cool, stir in vitamin E and pour into a clean jar. Cap tightly.
- Store in a cool place. Shelf life is approxiately 6 months and the cream may be stored in the fridge.
Ingredients
50mL Almond oil/Infused oil
10 to 15mL Beeswax
25mL Distilled water
5 drops Vitamin E
- Heat the oil and wax until the wax is completely melted. Heat water in a separate pot.
- When both pots are quite warm, remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes.
- Slowly add the water to the oil/beeswax, stirring constantly until it has the consistency of mayonnaise (if you over-stir, the water will separate out).
- Stir in Vitamin E and pour into a clean jar. Cap tightly.
- Store in a cool place. Shelf life is approxiately 6 months and the cream may be stored in the fridge.
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