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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of extra virgin coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon of beeswax (be sure that it is food grade beeswax)
- 1/4 teaspoon of Vitamin E (about 2 capsules)
- 2 -5 drops of lavender essential oil (optional)
Steps
In a small saucepan, mix together the olive oil, coconut oil, and the beeswax and heat it on low, stirring occasionally. Do this until everything is melted.
Poke a hole in the vitamin E and squeeze it in as well as the lavender oil.Advertisement
Decide whether or not you want it whipped. It works well, either way. It really comes down to what texture do you prefer.
After it cools off (it needs to be solid), put it in a bowl. Using a hand or electric mixer, whip it and until it has become fluffy.- Try using a tallish plastic cup and one beater of your mixer, if you can.
Apply the cream at night before you go to bed.Advertisement
Community Q&A
- QuestionWhat is the shelf life of this cream? Do I need to put any preservatives in?
Katherine ChiangCommunity AnswerYou shouldn't need to put any preservatives in this cream. It should last 6 months to 1 year, as the ingredients in this cream don't expire very fast. As long as odor, color, or texture does not change, your cream should be fine. If shelf life is a big concern, make smaller quantities of cream at a time that you can use up faster. - QuestionWhere do I apply this cream?
Community AnswerOn your face. - QuestionCan I use petroleum jelly instead of beeswax?Community AnswerPetroleum jelly is a bi-product of petroleum and should never be used on your skin. It also clogs pores.
Tips
- Lavender has calming and healing properties.[1]Thanks
- The more of your products that you use that are organic, the better.Thanks
- Store it at room temperature. If it does melt, just put it back in the refrigerator for a few minutes to solidify. This process does not affect the cream and its effectiveness at all.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- Small saucepan
- Electric hand mixer
- Container for the night cream
References
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