Rosemary's Perfect Cream

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Rosemary's Perfect Cream

Though this recipe appears to be easy, it is also a bit challenging. You are attempting to combine water and oil; they don't normally mix. Follow the recipe closely. If it doesn't turn out right the frist time, don't be discouraged. Try again; the luscious cream is well worth your time and effort.

Package your ream in glass jars. It doesn't need to be stored in the refrigerator (note from Diana-it does help to keep it in the frigde if it gets hot in your room with the heaters as it does here).

 

Waters

 

2/3 cup Rose water or distilled water (Note from Diana: I used Rosewater)

1/3 cup aloe vera gel

1 or 2 drops essential oil of choice (Note from Diana: I used palmarosa and lavender)

Vitamin E as desired

 

Oils

3/4 cup Grapeseed, almond or apricot oils (Note from Diana: I used Grapeseed, since it's an oil that's good for oily skin)

1/3 cup coconut oil

1/4 teaspoon lanolin

1/2 to 1 ounce grated beeswax

 

1. Combine the waters in a glass measuring cup.( Tap water can be used instead of rosewater, but it will sometimes introduce bacteria and encourage the growth of mold) Set aside.

2. In a double boiler over low heat, combine the oils. Heat them just enough to melt.

3. Pour the oils into a blender and let them cool to room temperature. The mixtrue should become thick, creamy, semisolid, and cream colored. This cooling process can be hastedn in the refrigerator, but keep an eye on it so it doesn't become too hard.

4. When the mixture has cooled, turn on the blender at it's highest speed. In a slow thin drizzle, pour the water mixture into the center of the vortex of the whirling oil mixture.

5. When most of the water mixture has been added to the oils listen to the blender and watch the cream. When the blender coughs and chokes and the cream looks thick and white, like buttercream frosting, turn off the blender. You can slowly add more water, beating it in by hand with a spoon, but don't overbeat! The cream will thicken as it sets.

Pour into cream or lotion jars. Store in a cool location.

 

 

taken from Rosemary Gladstar's family herbal

by Rosemary Gladstar

 

 

Diana Gonzalez

 

 

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