This cream is perfect for soothing minor skin irritations like sunburn, windburn, insect bites, or reactions from poison ivy.
Qty | Unit | Ingredient | ||
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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
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3 | tablespoon | Wheat Germ Oil | ||
1/2 | ounce | Paraffin Wax | ||
2 | ounce | Sweet Almond Oil |
Prep Time | Process Time | Overall Time |
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15 Minutes | 10 Minutes | 25 minutes |
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.
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When measuring sticky oils like sesame oil, coat the measuring spoon with a neutral oil first to help the sticky oil slide off easily. This simple trick prevents waste and mess by making sure of a more accurate measure and clean release from the spoon.
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