How to Make a Natural Yogurt Hand Cream

Beauty products are among the most expensive items in your local supermarket, particularly those which claim to be made from all natural ingredients. Fortunately, making your own natural hand creams is affordable and simple.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Wheat germ oil
• Beeswax
• Double boiler
• Natural yogurt
• Blender
• Vitamin E oil
• Essential oil
• Small jar with tight fitting lid

1. Combine 1/2 cup of wheat germ oil and 1 oz. of beeswax in the top of a double boiler. Heat the mixture slowly until the wax melts. Overheating can damage the healing elements of the oil, so make sure that the mixture never gets too hot to touch.
2. Measure 1/4 cup of all natural yogurt into a blender. Squeeze the oil from four 400 IU vitamin E capsules into the blender.
3. Place the lid on your blender and turn it on to it's lowest setting. Slowly pour the warm wax and oil mixture into the blender and add 10drops of your favorite essential oil. Use lemon to help strengthen and whiten your nails, bay leaf to relieve arthritis pain, juniper to calm the nerves or your own favorite.
4. Keep the blender churning until the mixture cools and thickens into a smooth cream. Turn off the blender and spoon your finished hand cream into a jar with a tight fitting lid. Allow your hand cream to cool completely before sealing.
5. Store your cream in the refrigerator and use daily for best results. You cream should last approximately one month if kept in the refrigerator.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't substitute another oil for the wheat germ oil. Wheat germ oil is a natural preservative that will extend the shelf life of your cream.
• If you are pregnant, consult an aromatherapist when selecting essential oils.