Creamy Smooth Body And Hand Cream Recipe Foodcom

COCONUT OIL HAND CREAM

Steps:

• Fill the bottom of a double boiler with water and bring to the boil. In the top, combine the coconut oil, almond oil and beeswax. Allow to melt and stir to combine.
• Remove pot from the burner and stir in the essential oils.
• Pour into a heat proof container and allow to cool completely before closing.
• My notes: Once the mixture cooled, I placed the container of hand cream in the fridge to become firmer. *Please* note the hand cream will melt if exposed to heat. I put a small amount in a sample container, placed it in my purse and an hour later the cream was liquified. It solidified again at room temperature. Why did this surprise me? ;).
• Makes approximately 3 1/2 ounces.

HOMEMADE BODY LOTION

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a bowl.
• Mix well with a hand mixer.
• It will be somewhat like whipped cream.
• Package into containers.

BASIC COLD CREAM

Steps:

• Dissolve borax in water in a microwave safe cup.
• Mix oil and beeswax in a microwave safe bowl and cook on med/high heat for several minutes, stirring every minute, until beeswax is melted.
• (you can also heat in a double boiler till melted) Remove from heat or microwave.
• When wax is melted bring the borax and water almost to boil in the microwave on high for about a minute.
• Slowly add the borax to the oil, stirring briskly.
• Add lavenderor rosewater, if using.
• I like to add lavender because it helps to regenerate the skin, is a natural antibiotic, and has a calming effect.
• Pour this cream into a container with a lid.
• This mixture will last virtually forever.
• To use, massage a small amount into your skin and then tissue off.
• This mixture is white and fluffy and will thicken as it cools.
• Note: For a lighter cream, put in in the blender after it has cooled and blend on high, adding 1 T water at a time.
• If you end up with excess water do not worry- just strain it off your"fluffed up" cream.

DIY WHIPPED COCONUT OIL BODY BUTTER

Steps:

• Place all ingredients into the mixing bowl. Note: Do not melt the coconut oil first. It will only whip up if it is solid.
• Whip on high speed with a wire whisk for 6-7 minutes or until whipped into a light, airy consistency.
• Spoon the whipped coconut oil body butter into a glass jar and cover tightly. Store at room temperature, or in the refrigerator if your house is so warm it melts the oil.
• Note: You may notice tiny beads or "pearls" in the mixture. These will disappear almost immediately upon touching your warm skin.

HOMEMADE CREAMY BABY LOTION

Steps:

• Place the water in the top of a double boiler and add the wax.
• Heat until all the wax has melted, then transfer the mixture to a blender.
• Slowly add the olive oil while blending on low.
• As soon as all the olive oil has been blended, add the essential oils and blend for a few seconds.
• Allow the mixture to cool in a heat-safe dish until it is creamy.
• Store in a well-sealed container and use just like any other lotion.