You will need:
·
5 ml (1 tsp.) lecithin capsules
·
25 ml (1 fl. oz.) rosewater
·
25 ml (1 fl. oz.) almond oil
·
50 ml (2 fl. oz.) olive or avocado oil
·
10 g (¼ oz.) beeswax pieces
·
20 drops neroli or petit grain essential oil
Pure
neroli essential oil gives this cream its luxurious orange blossom scent, but
less expensive alternatives include petit grain, bergamot or ylang ylang oils. This moisturising mixture
also makes a good massage balm and skin salve.
Method
·
Put the lecithin granules of the contents of the
capsules to soak in the rosewater for several hours, preferably overnight. Put
the almond oil, olive or avocado oil, and beeswax pieces in a heatproof bowl
and place in a saucepan half–filled with
water,
·
Gently heat until the beeswax has melted
completely. Add the lecithin and rosewater, and beat vigorously before removing
from the heat. Add the essential oil of your choice to fragrance the cream.
·
Allow to cool slightly before pouring into a
shallow tub or screw-top jar (scraping the cream from the sides of the mixing
bowl before it sets).
To use, massage
liberally into rough, chapped skin on the hands, elbows, and feet.
