Coconut is a great oil for general moisturizing and serves as a protective layer, helping to retain the moisture in your skin. It also acts as a mild oil suitable for those with inflamed and irritated skin, and those with skin sensitivities. Jojoba Oil is very similar to the natural oil our skin produces, though it is technically a liquid wax produced from the seed of the Jojoba simmondsia chinensis shrub. Best known for its ability to calm and ease the overly anxious, Chamomile hydrosol also has a true floral scent and is great to use in any cream.
natural body cream with beeswax
Water Phase: 10 teaspoon total – (50%)
5 teaspoon of organic Chamomile flower water
5 teaspoon of organic aloe vera gel or juice
Oil phase: 10 teaspoon total– (50%)
5 teaspoon of organic Jojoba Oil
3 teaspoon of organic Coconut Oil (refined if you do not like the scent of coconut)
2 teaspoon of organic and raw shea butter (or organic refined shea butter if you do no like the scent of raw shea butter)
1 capsule of vitamin E or a few drops of wheat germ oil
Natural Emulsifier: (5 %)
1 teaspoon of organic and unrefined beeswax
EO Optional:
20 drops of organic Roman Chamomile essential oil
Directions:
Add all the oils and beeswax to your double boiler or stainless steel bowl in a pan filled with water on low heat until they are melted.
At the same time, combine the water phase in a pan (bain marie or double boiler) on low heat lowest possible) so that it gets to the same temperatures as the oils. Stir gently to blend.
Once the oils are melted, take it off the heat and start whipping with an electric mixer for a few minutes, at the same time add the water spoon by spoon. Your liquids will turn into a cream. Add the essential oils and mix until you get the creamy consistency desired.
Yield: about 2 Oz
