Skin Care > Cream for Dry Skin

How to make cream for dry skin:

PLEASE NOTE:

Although all the ingredients in these beauty recipes are natural, remember that it is still possible to be allergic to anything applied to the skin. DO NOT USE ANYTHING NUT BASED ON YOUR SKIN IF YOU HAVE A NUT ALLERGY. To test other ingredients make up a very small amount of the recipe you intend to use. Wash and gently dry a small patch of skin inside your elbow. Apply a little of the mix to the skin and leave for 48 hours. If you experience any redness or swelling DO NOT USE THE BEAUTY RECIPE AT ALL.

Please read Herbal Safety Guidelines before trying any of these recipes, since some ingredients should be avoided by certain groups of people.

Many essential oils and herbs should always be avoided by pregnant/nursing ladies. Check with a qualified health advisor if in doubt.

Mountain Rose Herbs
Mountain Rose Herbs offers a wide range of dried herbs and spices. For this recipe, they offer almond oil, beeswax & aloe vera gel.


Ingredients

4oz almond oil
1oz beeswax
3oz aloe vera gel
4oz vegetable fat

Method

- Put the beeswax and almond oil into a basin.
- Place the basin over a pan of simmering water.
- Melt the beeswax and stir the mixture together.
- Remove from the heat and beat the vegetable fat into the mixture until smooth.
- Add the aloe vera and beat again.
- Use as a night cream.