Cold weather facial cream
Cold weather is damaging to facial skin. This cream will protect your face from the dry cold winds of winter.
You will need:
1 tablespoon jojoba oil
1 teaspoon beeswax
2 tsp. rose water
1/4 tsp. borax
10 drops calendula oil
5 drops vitamin A oil
5 drops vitamin E oil
1/2 teaspoon aloe vera gel
Herbal facial cream recipe:
1. In a heat proof glass bowl, add jojoba oil and beeswax.
2. In a small pan, simmer enough water to slightly cover bottom of glass bowl.
3. Simmer, stirring constantly, until beeswax is completely melted. May take a while.
4. While simmering wax and oil, place rose water in a small pan over very low heat.
5. Heat rose water, stir in borax, mix until heated and borax is dissolved.
6. While both mixtures are hot, whisk rose water mixture into oil and wax mixture.
7. Let cool for a few minutes, then add essential oils. Mix well.
8. Pour mixture into a glass jar with lid and leave to set.
Note:
Stores for up to 1 month