Strawberry Cream (for oily or normal skin)
1/2 oz. white beeswax
1 1/2 oz. sweet almond oil
1 oz.
apricot kernel oil
1 oz. strawberry juice (or apricot or peach or honey-dew melon)
8 drops
tincture of
benzoin (known to be STRONG sensitizer)
1. Wash, drain, and mash 4-5 large strawberries.
2. Squeeze out the juice and strain through muslin or cheesecloth.
3. Heat the beeswax and the oils together in a double boiler until the wax is melted.
4. Remove from the heat and add the juice quickly.
5. Beat the mixture until it is fluffy.
6. Add the benzoin and beat until it is cool. You must beat the mixture until it cools or else it will separate.
Peach (
Prunus persica) - Some of the properties of this fruit are: Antitumor, Laxative, and Sedative. It''s perfect for fresh use because of its lovely scent.
Peach Lotion (for dry or normal skin)
1 Peach
4 drops tincture of Benzoin (known to be STRONG sensitizer)
2 oz. coconut or sweet almond oil
1 1/2 oz. orange flower water and 1 or 2 drops orange oil
1. Wash, drain, mash, and then strain the juice from 1 peach through muslin or cheesecloth.
2. Add to it 4 drops of tincture of benzoin, 2 oz. coconut or sweet almond oil, 1 1/2 oz. orange flower water and 1 or 2 drops orange oil.
3. Beat together until it is fluffy and pour into a clean 4 oz container. It will keep for a longer period if you store it in the refrigerator.
4. Use the lotion to moisturize your skin whenever it feels dry.