2 tbsp (20 g) viola flowers, stripped from their stems
2 tbsp (20 g) Roman or German chamomile, dried
1 tsp beeswax
2 tbsp almond oil
1 tsp vitamin C powder
1 tsp glycerine
2 tsp emulsifying wax
1. Place the violas and chamomile flowers in a glass bowl.Pour over the water to cover. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Put theinfusion into a medium-sized pan (this will form the bottom of yourdouble boiler or bain-marie).
2. In another glass bowl, add the beeswax, almond oil, vitamin Cpowder, glycerine andemulsifying wax. Place on top of the infusion pan, and warm over agentle heat, stirring until melted. This takes about 10 minutes.
3. Strain the infusion, then slowly whisk it into the oil mixture until incorporated - thetexture should be smooth, like mayonnaise.
4. Pour the mixture into a sterilized dark glass ointment pot, then seal.
USE: Apply to affected areas morning and night. Ideally, apply within a few minutes of bathing, to keep moisture in the skin.
STORAGE: Keeps for up to 6 months in the refrigerator.作者: 晴天娃娃！ 时间: 2011-6-4 23:36:24