I did a program on using botanicals to create body and spa items for the Schaumburg Library back on May 1. The program was designed for 50 people, but enrollment filled and we expanded it to 75 people. I think there were still a few more that wanted to get in, proving there is a desire to know how to make beauty items with herbs. Every month I share a bath related recipe and thins month I thought I would do something similar to the one in the program.
Then, because of the popularity of Body Botanicals, I thought I would share a few recipes and also go though, in the next few months, how to use your fresh herbs to create bath related items.
Look for a series later this month I am calling "Getting Started Using Herbs."
Cocoa Butter Lip Balm
1 Tbls jojoba oil
1 tsp cocoa butter
1 tsp beeswax
essential oil
Melt the beeswax along with the oil and butter in a double boiler. Add any
flavoring you might like at this stage. Pour into small tubes, pots, or slip-tins and allow to set-up.
A drop of lavender is really nice on
chapped lips! Alcohol based flavorings will not incorporate. A drop or two of
various essential oils will. Rose, lavender, orange, grapefruit, or lime all
work well.
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