Moisturizing Oat and Almond Body Cream

By mz0926

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons almond oil
• 6 teaspoons emulsifying wax
• 2 teaspoons beeswax
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 2 teaspoons vitamin-C powder
• 6 to 12 drops chamomile essential oil, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Heat 1 1/4 cups water in a saucepan until boiling and then add the oats. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Strain the liquid into a measuring jug-you need 200 milliliters, and then pour into a saucepan and keep hot. Discard the oats.
Heat the almond oil, emulsifying wax and beeswax very gently in another saucepan until the waxes fully dissolve. Take off the heat and immediately whisk in a little of the hot oat liquid. Keep adding the hot oat liquid, a little at a time, making sure it is well mixed between additions, until you have used it all up.

Stir in the honey and vitamin-C powder and, if desired, add in chamomile essential oil, which acts as a preservative, is anti-inflammatory and adds a delicious scent. (Don't worry if you don't have chamomile - you can use any essential oil you have around.) Pour the cream into wide-mouthed pots, and seal at once.

Use after bathing. Pat skin gently dry, then apply the cream as needed on tough areas of dry skin such as knees, elbows and feet. Use twice daily, especially before bed.

The cream will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.