Basic Cold Cream

Name: Basic Cold Cream
Ingredients: 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)

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Ingredients

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)

Directions

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["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.""]"