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Homemade Creams

Homemade creams combine water-based ingredients such as flower waters or teas with fats like almond oil, coconut oil, or cocoa butter, with a small amount of beeswax added for stability, longer shelf life, and moisture retention.

The ingredient quantities follow a 4:2:1 ratio.

The incredible scent that fills the house while making this product is truly out of this world, if the luxurious quality doesn't already entice you.

Since oil and water don't mix, and this is precisely what the recipe calls for, the use of a hand blender will significantly improve the quality of the cream, which needs to reach a light, airy, whipped butter texture.

Wait until it is ready to add the essential oils, one drop at the time, so that the blend doesn't separate, which can happen very quickly.

When the product is finished, pour it into sterilized jars while still warm and immediately cover them.

The ingredients need 24 hours to blend and harmonize, so leave the jar in a cool dark place before the cream ready to use.

Cleansers

Oils are surprisingly effective for deep cleansing the skin and unclogging the pores.

Basic vegetable oil will do, in fact, it's among the best, lightweight and easily absorbed, but you can use almond, apricot kernel, or grapeseed oil if you're looking for an even lighter base.

While rich carrier oils such as olive or avocado are nourishing, they may feel heavy on the skin with regular use and are better suited for masks or repairing winter damage.

Once you've selected your base, incorporate essential oils to achieve desired effects.

Use chamomile and lavender to calm skin irritation, violet and cypress to reduce edema, rose and hibiscus to revitalize mature skin, calendula to heal blemishes, or rosehip for a vitamin C boost.

Cleansing oils work especially well as makeup removers, leaving the skin feeling fresh and moisturized, and the addition of your favorite scent turns this basic beauty routine into a mini aromatherapy session.

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