Rose & Ylang Ylang Luscious Body Cream Recipe

Summary:

A rich, yet light cream that will make you feel truly beautiful

Ingredients:

Oil Phase
1/2 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon shea butter
1 1/2 tablespoon infused alkanet oil
1/2 tablespoon + 1/4 teaspoon virgin coconut oil
1/2 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon macadamia nut oil
1 1/2 tablespoon vegetable emulsifying wax
1/2 teaspoon stearic acid
10 drops vitamin E oil
5 drops rosemary oil extract
Water Phase
4 oz. rose or lavender hydrosol or distilled water
1/2 teaspoon potassium sorbate
30 drops rose essential oil or attar
20 drops ylang-ylang essential oil

Instructions:

Using the double boiler method, melt the oil and water phase in two seperate Pyrex measuring cups until the oils and fats are completely melted. Slowly add the water phase to the oil phase, beating continually with an egg beater. As the mixture begins to thicken, add red colorant until you get a nice shade of pink. Lastly, add the essential oils and beat in gently. Pour into clean containers and let thicken.

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