The Mammoth Book of Bath & Beauty Recipes

3 T. Grated beeswax 1/2 C Mineral oil 1 tsp. Liquid lanolin 5 drops each, perfume oils: honeysuckle; carnation; mimosa Boil the water and add the Borax powder, stirring until dissolved.

Let this mixture simmer. In a separate heavy saucepan, add mineral oil, lanolin and beeswax, and place over low heat. Stir until the beeswax has dissolved. Pour the oil/beeswax mixture into a bowl and slowly drizzle the simmering water/borax mixture while stirring with a wire whisk.

Continue stirring until the mixture becomes a thick, white cream and has cooled to room temperature, approximately 15 minutes. Stir in the perfume oils until well blended. Spoon into a bottle or jar.

199. Hand Cream - All Purpose 3 tbs. mashed almonds 2 tbs. comfrey root (dried) 1 tbs. chopped parsley 1 egg 1 tbs. honey 1 tbs. glycerin Mix almond meal, comfrey root and parsley in a small bowl and set aside. In another bowl, mix egg, honey and glycerin. Stir in 3 tbs. of the almond mixture. Rub the mixture gently into your hands, letting it penetrate for 20-30 minutes, then wash off with warm water. Refrigerate mixture between uses.

200. Hand Cream 1/4 c. mineral oil ** 1/4 c. stearine flakes (used in candle making, I get mine at Michael's) Put these in a heatproof glass mixing bowl and heat in a pan with water brought to a boil, then lower flame to a simmer. When the liquid is completely clear, remove from water bath. Then mix: 1 c. distilled water 1/2 tsp. baking soda