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Emily J. | June 22nd, 2024

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Ingredients:

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
1	medium	Cucumber » unpeeled
1	ounce	Glycerin
1	ounce	Witch Hazel
1/2	ounce	Rose Water
3	tablespoon	Honey	Honey Honey - pronounced 'HUHN-ee' is a sweet substance produced by bees from the nectar of flowers. It's a natural sweetener that has been used for thousands of years, not just for its sweetness Read more...
3	tablespoon	Wheat Germ Oil
1/2	ounce	Paraffin Wax
2	ounce	Sweet Almond Oil

Prep Time	Process Time	Overall Time
15 Minutes	10 Minutes	25 minutes

Directions:

1. Cut the cucumber into chunks and puree in a food processor until smooth.

2. Strain the cucumber through a strainer lined with cheesecloth to extract the juice. Set aside.

3. Place the paraffin wax in a small bowl on top of a double boiler with simmering water.

4. Heat over medium until the wax is completely melted.

5. Once the wax is melted, gradually add the sweet almond oil and wheat germ oil to the wax, stirring gently to combine.

6. Add the prepared cucumber juice, glycerin, witch hazel, rose water, and honey to the wax and oil mixture.

7. Stir the mixture thoroughly.

8. Remove the bowl from the heat.

9. Cover with a clean dish towel and allow to cool very slowly.

10. Stir occasionally to prevent any wax crystals from forming.

11. Once the mixture is cool and smooth, transfer it to an airtight glass container.

12. Store the cream in the refrigerator. Be sure to label and date the container.

13. This cream will keep for up to 60 days.

Submitted by Emily J. | June 22nd, 2024 See all of Emily J.'s Recipes.

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