Saturday, December 26, 2009

If you want to mix an essential oil with a cream?

If you want to mix an essential oil (i.e lavender) with a cream to make the essential oil better absorbed by the skin-what cream would you use??If you want to mix an essential oil with a cream?
For simplicity sake I would probably buy an unscented body lotion from my local health food store. You can make your own using beeswax, water %26amp; a light oil such as grapeseed oil or almond oil. Recipes abound but here's a basic instruction:





3/4 ounce beeswax, shaved


1 cup vegetable oil


1 cup water (or rose water)


24 drops (1/4 teaspoon) essential oil





Heat wax and oil in a pot until wax is melted. In a separate pot, heat water just until warm to touch. Whisking the water at high speed, slowly add the oil-beeswax mixture in a tiny stream. The whole concoction should begin to solidify when 3/4 the oil-beeswax has been added. As this happens, add the essential oil and carefully stir in the top edges as they begin to firm up. Using a rubber spatula, pour the cream into wide-mouth jars while still warm.





Some good manufacturers of unscented creams are Alba, Kiss My Face, Mill Creek and Nature's Gate.If you want to mix an essential oil with a cream?
You can use unscented cream which you will find on health store or online store.





Other option is you can find online recipes, usually they already stated there. I have mine used with beeswax and mango butter.


You can find the recipes below

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