Title: Basic Moisturizer
Categories: Lotion
Yield: 12 Ounces

1/4	c	Mineral oil
1/4	c	Stearic acid powder
1/2	ts	Baking soda
2	tb	Glycerine
1	c	Distilled water

This is a light cream with a velvety texture, perfect to use on your face during the day and under makeup. If you would rather not use mineral oil, any light vegetable oil may be substituted in this recipe,

Combine the oil and stearic acid power in a 16 oz ovenproof glass measuring cup.

Combine the baking soda, glycerine and distilled water in an 8 oz ovenproof glass measuring cup.

Heat the oil and stearic acid in a water bath on the stove top until the mixture is a clear liquid and all of the powder has melted.

Heat the water solution until just boiling (about 2 minutes in the microwave on High or 5 minutes in a water bath on the stove top). Slowly add the water solution to the oil and stearic acid. You will see the mixture foam up as carbon dioxide is released.

Pour the entire mixture into a blender and blend on high for 2 minutes. The mixture will be a white, fluffy cream. Spoon the cream into a bowl and allow to cool completely.

When cool, stir again and spoon into a clean jar with a lid. Massage a small amount into your face and neck.

Source: "Natural Beauty at Home" by Janice Cox

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