Directions
- 1Pour 1/4 cup of avocado oil into a jar.
- 2Add 1 tablespoon of shredded beeswax to the jar.
- 3Add 2 tablespoons of regular coconut oil to the jar.
- 4Add 1 tablespoon of shea butter to the jar.
- 5Place the jar into a pot with 1-2 cups of water.
- 6Heat the pot to simmer/boil the water and melt the ingredients in the jar.
- 7Once melted, remove the jar from the saucepan and let it cool slightly.
- 8Add 3 drops of lavender essential oil to the cooled mixture.
- 9Add 3 drops of frankincense essential oil to the cooled mixture.
- 10Add about 5 drops (or half a teaspoon) of vitamin E oil to the cooled mixture.
- 11Add about half a tablespoon of arrowroot powder to the mixture.
- 12Stir all ingredients really well until combined.
- 13Allow the cream to sit at room temperature for about 24 hours to set.
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup avocado oil
- 1 tbsp beeswax shredded
- 2 tbsp regular coconut oil
- 1 tbsp shea butter
- 3 drops lavender essential oil
- 3 drops frankincense essential oil
- 5 drops vitamin E oil
- 0.5 tbsp arrowroot powder
Equipment
potjarsaucepan
Tips
- Shred beeswax to make the melting process faster.
- Allow the melted mixture to cool slightly before adding essential oils or vitamin E oil to preserve their therapeutic benefits.
- Stir all ingredients thoroughly.
- Allow the cream to sit at room temperature for about 24 hours to set.
- If in a hot climate, store the cream in the refrigerator to achieve a creamy solid form.
- Store in a glass container with an airtight lid for up to one year.
- Use a dime-sized amount and apply with clean fingers to the face.