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Hand and Body Lotion
6 fl oz water (distilled or use lavender, chamomile, or rosewater)
3 fl. oz oil (Sweet almond, grapeseed, or use herb-infused oils, such as lavender, comfrey, calendula, or chamomile.
1 oz. beeswax
1/2 teaspoon borax
30 drops maximum essential oil
Heat the oil and beeswax just until melted. In another pan, heat the water and borax until the borax is dissolved.
Slowly, mix water/borax mixture into oils, stirring constantly, using a whisk. Stir until the mixture is luke warm and no longer hot (an ice bath helps speed this up).
Any EO can be added after the lotion has cooled. Some nice skin eo's are sandalwood, patchouli, lavender, rose, neroli, and chamomile. The consistency should be smooth, the thickness of syrup. Use a small amount to avoid a greasy feeling.
Research shows that the beneficial effects of olive oil may extend beyond cholesterol control. Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats such as olive oil can help reduce cholesterol and keep the heart healthy. Now researchers have discovered that fresh extra-virgin olive oil contains a compound that helps fight inflammation.
"Don't fear failure so much that you refuse to try new things. The saddest summary of a life contains three descriptions: could have, might have, and should have."
-- Louis E. Boone
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