Best Basic Cold Cream Recipes

BASIC COLD CREAM

Steps:

• Dissolve the borax into the water in a measuring cup and set aside.
• Mix together the oil and beewax in the top of a water bath.
• Heat the oil-beeswax mixture over medium heat until beeswax is melted, stirring occasionally (8-10 minutes).
• When the wax is melted bring the water-borax mixture almost to a boil, either in a separate pan or in the microwave.
• Remove the oil-beeswax mix from the water bath and slowly add in the water-borax, stirring briskly. (Alternately, both mixtures can be put in a blender and whipped).
• If using rose water, stir in as the mixture cools.
• Store in a clean container with a lid. Product should store indefinitely.
• Mixture should be white and fluffy after beating, but still remain a little runny until completely cooled.
• To use: massage a small amount into your skin and tissue off or rinse off with warm water.

BASIC COLD CREAM

Steps:

• Dissolve borax in water in a microwave safe cup.
• Mix oil and beeswax in a microwave safe bowl and cook on med/high heat for several minutes, stirring every minute, until beeswax is melted.
• (you can also heat in a double boiler till melted) Remove from heat or microwave.
• When wax is melted bring the borax and water almost to boil in the microwave on high for about a minute.
• Slowly add the borax to the oil, stirring briskly.
• Add lavenderor rosewater, if using.
• I like to add lavender because it helps to regenerate the skin, is a natural antibiotic, and has a calming effect.
• Pour this cream into a container with a lid.
• This mixture will last virtually forever.
• To use, massage a small amount into your skin and then tissue off.
• This mixture is white and fluffy and will thicken as it cools.
• Note: For a lighter cream, put in in the blender after it has cooled and blend on high, adding 1 T water at a time.
• If you end up with excess water do not worry- just strain it off your"fluffed up" cream.

BASIC COLD CREAM TO RELIEVE DRYNESS

Steps:

• Dissolve the borax in the water in a glass measuring cup.
• Set aside.
• Mix together the oil and beeswax in another glass measuring cup.
• Place the glass cup in a pan of water (about 1-2 inches of water), making a water bath.
• Heat the oil-beeswax mixture in the water bath over medium heat until the beeswax is melted, stirring occasionally.
• This takes about 10 minutes.
• When the wax is melted, bring the borax-water mixture almost to a boil.
• You can do this by putting the glass cup in the microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.
• Otherwise, you may heat it on the stove top in a water bath.
• Remove the mixture from the water bath.
• Slowly add the borax-water mixture to it, stirring briskly.
• (You can also put the mixtures in the blender and whip).
• Pour the cream into a clean container with a lid.
• To use, massage a small amount into your skin and tissue off or rinse off with warm water.
• Note: The mixture will become white and fluffy but will be a bit runny until it has cooled completely.
• Once it has cooled, you will have a nice basic cold cream ready.
• Since no perfumes have been added, it will remain unscented.
• If you choose to prepare a cold cream with a fragrance, just add a few drops of your favourite scent as the mixture is cooling.

BASIC COLD CREAM

Steps:

• 1. Combine egg yolk and lemon juice beat with hand mixer. Gradually add the oils until the mixture thickens. If it's too thick, add more lemon juice. After you get the right consistency, you can add any fragrance or essential oil you like.
• 2. apply to face and allow to sit for 20 minutes. wash off and pat dry