BASIC COLD CREAM

Basic Cold Cream image

Provided by Yogi8

Time 15m

Yield 8 oz

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/8 teaspoon borax (borax is a natural chemical substance found on alkaline lakeshores. Because it is a mild alkali it g)
1/4 cup mineral water
1/2 cup mineral oil (or use olive oil, which doesn't feel as heavy)
2 tablespoons grated beeswax
3 -5 drops lavender oil (optional) or 1 teaspoon rose water (optional also)

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.