Cold Cream

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Cold Cream

Yield approx. 6 ounces (170g)

Author adapted by Harriett Sebastian

A simple and easy cold cream that can be made with your choice of facial oils

Ingredients

• 1/4 teaspoon borax
• 1/4 cup (60ml) rosewater
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) sweet almond oil (or other facial oil)
• 2 tablespoons (16g) beeswax pellets
• Optional: 4-6 drops essential oil

Instructions

1. Dissolve borax in rosewater; then, heat to almost boiling.
2. In a separate pot, heat oil and beeswax until melted and clear.
3. Slowly pour water into oil (along with essential oil, if using), blending continuously with an immersion blender until mixture turns glossy and thickens.
4. Pour into sterilized, lidded jar. Cool before use.

References

Pond’s Cold Cream advertisement. Good Housekeeping, Vol. 118 No. 3. March 1944. New York, NY: Hearst Corp., p. 63.

Lady Esther 4-Purpose Face Cream advertisement. Country Gentleman, Vol. 114 No. 4. April 1944. Philadelphia, PA: The Curtis Publishing Company, p. 95.