Did you know cold cream was formulated to sooth wounded gladiators? We have two cold cream recipes for you to try when you need to face the lions.
Equipment
Hand Whisk
Microwave and Heat Resistant Bowl and Lid
Kitchen Scale
Blender or Food Processor
Dropper or Teaspoon
Ice Cube Trays
Freezer Container with Lid or Zip Lock Freezer Bag
Small Cosmetic Jar
Ingredients
VERSION 1: FROZEN HONEY COLD CREAM
40gCold pressed safflower oil(approx 1.5 oz)
40gDistilled water(approx 1.5 oz)
10gbeeswax chips(approx 1/3 oz)
1teaspoonHoney
1teaspoonBorax Powder(if a white cream is desired, otherwise, optional)
VERSION 2: BASIC COLD CREAM
1ozBeeswax Pellets
6ozMineral Oil
4TablespoonsDistilled Water
1TeaspoonBorax Powder(if a white cream is desired, otherwise, optional)
2-3DropsEssential Oil(favorite scent)
Instructions
FROZEN HONEY COLD CREAM INSTRUCTIONS
Combine safflower oil and beeswax pellets or shavings into a clean, dry bowl. Microwave on low, gently, until the beeswax has melted.
Slowly drizzle the teaspoon of honey into the oil mixture, beating thoroughly. A dedicated blender or food processor works fine (dedicated meaning you keep a spare one for craft projects, and you do not use it for food preparation for a risk of cross-contamination).
Using a teaspoon or dropper, slowly drop minute amounts of distilled water into the oil/wax/honey, whisking quickly the entire time.
Once you have incorporated all of the distilled water into the mixture, allow your cream to "settle" for at least five minutes.
Water which has not incorporated will settle to the bottom, and the cream layer will rise to the top. Drain off and discard this lower layer of water.
Gently spoon one teaspoon of "cold cream" into each well of a clean, dry ice cube tray. Freeze until solid.
Remove frozen cubes from the tray and place them into an airtight freezer storage container, or ziplock bag.
Each evening, remove a frozen cream cube from your freezer, and place into your "daily pot." An empty, clean cosmetic pot works well. Thaw overnight, in your refrigerator, and use the cool, chilled cream within 24-48 hours.
Repeat the process each evening, or as often as you feel like a smoothing lift.
BASIC COLD CREAM INSTRUCTIONS
In a clean microwave dish, combine beeswax and mineral oil. Gently heat and stir until melted and well blended.
While melting, dissolve your borax in the distilled water and heat it gently -- do not boil.
Remove both pans or dishes from the heat source, and, stirring constantly, slowly drizzle the distilled water and borax solution into your wax and oil solution.
When fully combined, begin to beat vigorously until it has cooled.
Add your Essential Oil and continue to beat until your cream is light and airy, with a brilliant white sheen.
Store in clean glass jars, preferably in the refrigerator.
Spa Index Kitchen Notes
This remedy is particularly nice on hot summer evenings when your face needs both a moisture boost, and a cooling treatment, and by using frozen cubes one at a time, your product doesn't spoil as quickly. We recommend you keep your cold cream frozen and refrigerated at all times -- the borax is a mild, but not aggressive preservative, and chilling will preserve the shelf life.Be aware that some persons are allergic to beeswax. Exercise caution.
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