Intense Moisturizing Skin Balm

The following skin balm recipe is inspired by the US Patent No. 6,193,987.  The balm is packed with age defying antioxidants and rich moisturizer.  I like to keep this balm in my purse for a quick touch up on my lip and the corner of my eyes.  The balm is wonderful for moisturizing the dry fine lines that start to show at the end of the day. 

Ingredients:

·     -  6 tablespoons water;

·     -  1 tablespoon beeswax;

·      - 2 teaspoon powdered borax;

·      - 2 teaspoons safflower oil;

·      - 2 teaspoons sweet almond oil;

·     -  2 teaspoons apricot kernel oil;

·      - 2 teaspoons vitamin E oil;

·      - 2 teaspoons liquid vitamin A;

·      - 1½ teaspoons cocoa butter;

·      - 1 teaspoons flaxseed oil;

·      - 1 teaspoon jojoba oil;

·      - 1 teaspoon essential lavender oil;

·      - 1 teaspoon glycerin;

·      - ½ teaspoon tincture of benzoin.

Formulation Process:

·     -  place safflower oil, sweet almond oil, apricot oil, vitamin E oil, jojoba oil, flaxseed oil, vitamin A oil, beeswax, cocoa butter and glycerin in a container over a low heat (not open flame please) with stirring until all solids melt:

·      - in another container, mix water, powdered borax, and tincture of benzoin, over low heat to until all solids dissolve:

·    -   in a blender, pour in the first mixture and the second mixture and blend until the mixtures cool and turn white;

·     -  add essential oil of lavender to the mixture; and

·      - blend the mixture until it thickens to provide a soft fragrant cream.

Thanks for reading.

Connie

connie@cherruby.com