Basic Cold Cream

• 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)

1. Dissolve borax in water in a microwave safe cup.
2. 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.
3. (you can also heat in a double boiler till melted) Remove from heat or microwave.
4. When wax is melted bring the borax and water almost to boil in the microwave on high for about a minute.
5. Slowly add the borax to the oil, stirring briskly.
6. Add lavenderor rosewater, if using.
7. I like to add lavender because it helps to regenerate the skin, is a natural antibiotic, and has a calming effect.
8. Pour this cream into a container with a lid.
9. This mixture will last virtually forever.
10. To use, massage a small amount into your skin and then tissue off.
11. This mixture is white and fluffy and will thicken as it cools.
12. 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.
13. If you end up with excess water do not worry- just strain it off your"fluffed up" cream.

borax, water, mineral oil, grated beeswax, drops lavender oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/basic-cold-cream-59971 (may not work)