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Title: Almond Oil Lotion
Categories: Lotion *
Yield: 8 Ounces
| 1/8 | ts | Borax powder |
| 1/4 | c | Distilled water |
| 1/2 | c | Almond oil |
| 1 | tb | Grated beeswax |
| 1/2 | ts | Almond extract |
This is a light lotion with the clean scent of almonds. It makes an excellent hand and body lotion.
Dissolve the borax in the water in a glass measuring cup 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 almost to 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 (you can also put the mixture in the blender and whip). The lotion will thicken as it cools.
Allow the lotion to cool completely. Stir the almond extract into the cooled lotion.
Pour the lotion into a clean container with a lid. To use, massage a small amount into your skin.
Source: "Natural Beauty at Home" by Janice Cox
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