Warm the water and add the shampoo, stirring until
well blended. Add the honey, rose water, and salt, stirring until
thick and well blended. Store in a bottle.
Lemon
~ Mint Face Wash
Makes 9 ounces :
1 cup mineral water
1/2
tablespoon unscented glycerin soap
5
drops lemon oil
5
drops peppermint oil
1
teaspoon table salt
In a heavy saucepan bring the water to a boil and
add the glycerin soap, stirring until the soap has dissolved. Remove
the pan from the heat. Add the lemon oil and peppermint oil and
stir until well blended. Let cool to room temperature and bottle.
Herbal
Face Refresher
Makes 9 ounces :
1 cup distilled water
1
tablespoon dried elder flowers
1
tablespoon dried lavender
1
tablespoon dried chamomile
1
tablespoon dried rosemary
1/2
tablespoon unscented glycerin soap
1 teaspoon jojoba oil
1 teaspoon witch hazel
Bring the water to boiling point in a saucepan and
then add the dried elder flowers, chamomile, lavender and rosemary.
Remove the pan from the heat and let herbs steep for one hour. Strain
the herbs from the water and bring the water to a gentle boil. Add
the glycerin soap and stir until dissolved. Remove the saucepan
from heat again and then add the jojoba oil and witch hazel. Let
cool to room temperature an store in a bottle.
Cold
Cream
Makes 8 ounces :
1/4 cup distilled
water
1/8
teaspoon borax powder
3
tablespoons beeswax, grated
1/2
cup mineral oil
1 teaspoon coconut oil
In a saucepan, bring the water to boiling point
and add the borax, stirring until dissolved. Simmer gently while
performing the next step. In a separate pan melt the beeswax,
mineral oil, and coconut oil over a low heat until a clear liquid
forms. Pour the hot oil and beeswax mixture into a bowl. Slowly
pour in the heated water and borax mixture, stirring constantly
with a wire whisk. Continue stirring until the mixture forms
a very thick white cream. Continue stirring until it cools to
room temperature. Store in a jar.
Add your favorite essential
oils to make fragrant and healing cold creams.
