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Intensive Nighttime Facial Cream

Source of Recipe

From "200 Tips, Techniques, and Recipes for Natural Beauty"


Recipe Introduction

"This is a very thick and rich facial cream that combines three moisturizing carrier oils, ultra-rich shea butter and vitamin E together, along with the essential oils of sandalwood and rosewood to nourish and moisturize your skin while you sleep."

List of Ingredients

◦ 2 tablespoons orange blossom water
◦ ½ teaspoon vegetable glycerin
◦ ¾ teaspoon avocado oil
◦ ¾ teaspoon olive oil
◦ ½ teaspoon jojoba oil
◦ 1½ teaspoons shea butter
◦ ½ teaspoon stearic acid
◦ 1 heaping teaspoon emulsifying wax NF
◦ ⅛ teaspoon vitamin E
◦ 8 drops sandalwood essential oil
◦ 5 drops rosewood essential oil


Recipe

Measure out the orange blossom water and vegetable glycerin into a glass measuring cup and sit it in a pot with a few inches of simmering water.

Measure out the avocado oil, olive oil, jojoba oil, shea butter, stearic acid, and emulsifying wax into a glass measuring cup and sit it in a pot with a few inches of simmering water.

When both mixtures have reached 150° F, remove from the heat.

Carefully pour the oil mixture into a heatproof mixing bowl and begin mixing with a hand mixer set on medium speed. Add in the orange blossom and glycerin and continue to mix for 5 minutes.

Once the mixture cools to under 100° F, mix in the vitamin E, and the sandalwood and rosewood essential oils. Pour your cream into a sterile container and allow to cool completely. Store in the refrigerator and use within 2 weeks.


Makes approximately 2 ounces


• To use:
After cleansing and toning your face, apply a generous amount to your face and neck before bed, and gently massage in using small, circular motions.