All you need are TWO INGREDIENTS to get you glowing. I love DIY beauty products because every element can be customised and I know exactly what’s in the product.
This is an uber-simple and super-functional face cream recipe.
Hibiscus is called the Botox plant because it has skin-firming and healing properties. Whipping the oil makes it go nicely and easily on the skin.
Disclaimer: You must always consult your doctor or clinical herbalist before you try any new herbal remedy. There is a possibility of an unintended reaction/consequence/side effect. I am not a practising clinical herbalist and the following is based on my research and experience. If you are foraging in the wild, please be 100% sure of the identification of the plant.
Hibiscus Rose Moisturizer
For: Normal to Dry Skin
Ingredients
4 tbsp hibiscus tea
1 tsp emulsifying wax
1/2 tsp rose oil
1 tsp beeswax
2 tsp cocoa butter
4 tbsp Sweet Almond Oil (Or Jojoba Oil for oily skin)
Instructions:
1. Heat the cocoa butter, beeswax and oil in a bowl over boiling water.
2. Set aside once the butter has melted.
3. Place the wax and hibiscus tea in a second bowl, place over boiling water (or double boiler), and heat until the wax melts.
4. Make sure that both mixtures are around the same temp (if they haven't started setting, you'll be good)
5. Slowly pour the tea into the melted oils, whisking vigorously.
6. Add fragrance and mix well.
7. Pour into a sterilized jar.
8. Store in the fridge for up to 3 months
Use on your body and face morning and evening for best results.
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