Your decision is taken, you are attracted by the slow cosmetic, you would like to take the plunge and create yourself your cosmetic products? Let’s begin with a moisturizing hand and body cream!
Here is an easy receipt to make your own homemade moisturizing cream with 4 simple ingredients. Only 10 minutes are needed to prepare a moisturizing, ecological and customizable cream. Moreover, making your own cream is cheaper. This DIY care costs much less than a product bought off the shelf.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 g of olive wax (1teaspoon)
- 30 ml of camelina oil
- 20 ml of water or your choice of hydrolat (lavender, rose, etc.)
- 5 ml of vegetable glycerine
In a double boiler, melt the wax and add the camelina oil. Off the heat, add the water or hydrolat and glycerine. Emulsify with an electric whisk to obtain a fine foam. Leave in a cool place.
You obtain 50 ml of moisturizing cream that you can use for up to 1 month.
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HYGIENE RULES
Before you begin, it is very important to respect the hygiene and cleanliness rules for your hands, your worktop, and your utensils :
Wash your hands thoroughly or wear food contact gloves.
Wash thoroughly your plastic utensils, rinse them with alcohol and wipe them with a clean cloth. Stainless and glass steel utensils must be plunged in hot water during 15 minutes and then dried in the open air.
Wear glasses and gloves when you heat ingredients to avoid burns.
For security reasons, don’t forget to label your preparation and do not hesitate to throw it away in case of change in appearance or smell.