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Title: California Cold Cream
Categories: Cleanser *
Yield: 8 Ounces
| 1/8 | ts | Borax powder |
| 1/4 | c | Distilled water |
| 1 | ts | Mashed avocado |
| 1 | ts | Fresh lemon juice |
| 1 | ts | Freshly grated lemon zest |
| 1/2 | c | Avocado oil |
| 2 | tb | Grated beeswax |
This cold cream combines two famous California products: avocados and lemons. It is the perfect antidote to dry, flaky skin. Because this recipe contains real avocado and lemon, you may want to refrigerate it to keep it fresh longer. In the refrigerator it should last for up to four months.
Dissolve borax in water in a glass measuring cup and set aside.
Mix together the avocado, lemon juice and lemon zest and set aside.
Mix together the oil and beeswax in another glass measuring cup. Place the glass cup in a pan of water (1 to 2 inches), making a water bath. Heat the oil-beeswax mixture in the water bath over medium heat until the beeswax is melted, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
When the wax is melted, bring the borax-water mixture to almost boiling by microwaving on High for 1 minute (you may also heat it on the stove top in a water bath).
Remove the oil-beeswax mixture from the water bath. Slowly add the borax-water mixture to it, stirring briskly. Add the avocado-lemon mixture and continue stirring (you can also put the whole mixture in the blender on high speed until well blended).
Pour into a clean container with a lid. The cream will thicken as it cools. Massage a small amount into your skin and tissue off or rinse off with warm water.
Source: "Natural Beauty at Home" by Janice Cox
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