Jul. 6, 2006
Gardener's Hand Butter
Posted in Homemade Clean
Last week there was a request for a lotion recipe.
I have a HUGE collection of recipes for such things. I looked high and
low for one I thought most of you "might" have the ingredients to make
or could get the ingredients without much trouble. Note this has
no preservative so watch for signs of spoilage. NEVER put wet
hands into your homemade creations. Yucky old bacteria you know!
Here is a simple recipe that can be made in the microwave.
Gardener's Hand Butter
two ounce of your favorite oil(s) - I like almond and apricot kernel but sunflower will do or even olive oil.
1/2 ounce beeswax
1 ounce of your favorite butter - shea, cocoa, mango - I normally use shea butter because I always have plenty of it.
10-15 drops lavender essential oil (or your favorite)
a sterilized jar and lid (2 ounces is big enough)
Melt all ingredients except butter and essential oil in a
microwave safe container, stir to mix well, add butter and stir to
melt, let cool till just warm enough not to solidify, add
essential oil and mix again, if it begins to solidify, place in a sink
filled with an inch of very hot water and stir to re-melt. Pour into
jar and cap.
Simple and yummy.
Comments
Jul. 6, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by MicheleC11
I can't wait to try this! Thanks!
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Jul. 7, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by GrandmaRosie
Looks great! I will give it a try.
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