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Title: Floral Aloe Vera Gel
Categories: Lotion
Yield: 4 Ounces
| 1/2 | c | Aloe vera gel |
| 1 | tb | Dried lavender flowers -OR- |
| 3 | tb | Fresh lavender flowers |
| 1 | tb | Dried calendula flowers -OR- |
| 3 | tb | Fresh calendula flowers (marigolds) |
Mix together the aloe vera gel, lavender, and calendula in an ovenproof glass container. Heat the mixture gently. You can do this by placing the container in the microwave for 1 minute on High or in a water bath on the stovetop.
Let the mixture sit and cool completely, then pour it into a clean container through a clean, fine strainer to remove all of the flower petals and solids.
Store in a cool, dry, darl location in a container with a tight fitting led. Apply to your skin.
Source: "Natural Beauty at Home" by Janice Cox
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