How to Make a Cream
By making your own cream, you have total control over the ingredients. Therefore, you can control the fragrance, oils and the quality of the ingredients. Making cream is simple and healthy for your skin, but be cautious about the essential oils you use in case you have sensitivity to them.
Things You'll Need:
Beeswax
Vegetable oil
Essential oils
Water
Glass bowl
Saucepan
Small glass jars for storage
1
Combine 1 oz. of beeswax and 1/2 cup of a vegetable oil (such as sweet almond, grape seed or sunflower) in a glass bowl. Place it over a small saucepan filled with water, and simmer until the wax melts. This makes a double boiler and keeps the wax from getting too hot on the direct heat.
2
Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of warm (but not hot) water to the melted beeswax, one drop at a time. Mix between drops until mixture becomes cool and thick.
3
Drop 20 to 30 drops of essential oils of your choice to the cream and stir gently.
4
Scoop mixture into clean, glass ointment jars and seal them.
5
Store cream for only a few months to ensure freshness.
Tips & Warnings
Test the oils for skin sensitivity before using them in your cream.
Buying organic products will help keep the cream pure.
Try adding some Vitamin E oil to your cream mixture.
Make small amounts when you need it to keep it from spoiling.
If you're pregnant, there may be some oils you should avoid. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
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By making your own cream, you have total control over the ingredients. Therefore, you can control the fragrance, oils and the quality of the ingredients. Making cream is simple and healthy for your skin, but be cautious about the essential oils you use in case you have sensitivity to them.
Things You'll Need:
Beeswax
Vegetable oil
Essential oils
Water
Glass bowl
Saucepan
Small glass jars for storage
1
Combine 1 oz. of beeswax and 1/2 cup of a vegetable oil (such as sweet almond, grape seed or sunflower) in a glass bowl. Place it over a small saucepan filled with water, and simmer until the wax melts. This makes a double boiler and keeps the wax from getting too hot on the direct heat.
2
Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of warm (but not hot) water to the melted beeswax, one drop at a time. Mix between drops until mixture becomes cool and thick.
3
Drop 20 to 30 drops of essential oils of your choice to the cream and stir gently.
4
Scoop mixture into clean, glass ointment jars and seal them.
5
Store cream for only a few months to ensure freshness.
Tips & Warnings
Test the oils for skin sensitivity before using them in your cream.
Buying organic products will help keep the cream pure.
Try adding some Vitamin E oil to your cream mixture.
Make small amounts when you need it to keep it from spoiling.
If you're pregnant, there may be some oils you should avoid. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
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