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Hand Lotion
1 jar Unibas (purchase at pharmacy)
1 pt. glycerin
4 to 4 1/2 c. distilled water
3/4 oz. (2 Tbsp.) bath oil
fragrance (optional)
few drops food color (optional)
Mix and divide into 2 bowls. Beat with electric mixer until mixture is the consistency of whipped cream. Pour into bottles. If you prefer scented lotion, add a few drops of your favorite perfume or oil. Add food coloring for color if desired.
Women's Silky Shaving Lotion
4 Tablespoons Soap Crafters conditioning pellets
2 Tablespoons thickener
40 oz. water
1/4 tsp. Vitamin E
2 Tablespoons Liquid Glycerin
Scent
Color
The appropriate amount of the preservative of your choice.
Dissolve conditioner pellets in 12 oz of water. This can take as little as 3 hours but I usually let mine sit overnight to make sure everything is fully dissolved. Make sure it sits in a warm place.
After it has fully dissolved, heat 28 oz of water to 140 degrees. Using a stick blender to mix with, slowly add the thickener to the water while mixing with the blender. You want to do this like you’re making gravy, add it slowly so you don’t get lumps. Usually by the time I am done adding the thickener, the mixture is already quite thick. If it’s not, stir by hand until it gets thick.
Add glycerin, and scent and color if desired to the dissolved conditioner.
Then use a stick blender to blend the conditioner mixture, vitamin e and your preservative, into the thickener/water mixture.
*** You can scent and color your whole batch or wait and individually scent smaller batches. However, the color works best if added earlier in the process as mentioned above.
Marigold Face Mask
1 T Marigold flowers
1 T Chamomile flowers
1/2 C Water
Almond oil, as much as is necessary
1 T Carrots, well-mashed
1 T Lecithin granules
1 tsp. Wheat germ oil
Quantity: 1-2 masks
To Make: Bring water to a boil and pour over the Marigold and Chamomile flowers. Cover and set aside. Mash the carrots, add wheat germ oil. Strain out the liquid from the flowers and add them to the carrot-wheat germ oil. Mix thoroughly and add the lecithin granules. If you have a blender, blend it finely. The texture can be changed with the addition of Almond oil; add a bit to make a smooth cream for dry skin; if you have oily skin add enough Almond oil to blend these disparate ingredients.
To Use: Wash face. team clean it for a few minutes with one of the steam mixtures. Apply a thick layer of the Marigold Face Mask to the face in smooth upward motions. Rest on a slantboard or rock in a rocking chair, but in any case leave the mask on for 15 minutes. Wipe it off with tissues, rinse with warm water and then close your pores with a refreshing cold water rinse.
Why: Marigold and Chamomile flower infusion is healing to the tissues; carrots add texture and Vitamin A that may or may not be absorbed through the skin; lecithin is an emulsifying agent in the recipe that is also necessary for healthy tissues; wheat germ oil adds Vitamin E; and the Almond oil is for a creamy consistency.
Tip: This mask does not harden but stays relatively moist. It will leave your skin smoother and refreshed, stimulating both facial circulation and muscles.
Strawberry Manicure Masque
3-5 very ripe mashed strawberries (strain juice)
1 tbs sugar
a touch of light oil-sunflower, canola, whatever you have on hand
Gently combine mashed strawberries and sugar, drizzle in oil and stir. Apply scrub to hands in a circular motion to smooth, exfoliate and condition skin, tissue off, rinse well, pat dry.
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