Things You'll Need:
- 8 Tablespoons of Pure Vegetable Shortening
- 2 Tablespoons of Sweet Almond Oil
- 5 Drops of Tincture of Benzoin
- 4 Drops of Lavender Oil
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Step 1
Put the oil and shortening into a double broiler, and set the stovetop to low heat.
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Step 2
Once the shortening has melted completely, remove the double broiler from the head and gently stir in the tincture of benzoin.
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Step 3
Stir in the lavender oil, and then set aside allowing the mixture to settle to room temperature, and then put in a covered container and put into the fridge for about 20 minutes.
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Step 4
To use the mixture for makeup remover, just cover the face or areas with the cold cream, then wait a few minutes before wiping off with a dampened towel.
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Step 5
To use it to soften skin, massage into the area and leave overnight. For dry skin on the hands and feet, I suggest slathering it on generously and then wearing socks or mittens to bed to allow it to soak in overnight.
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Step 6
Store what's left in the fridge, and use up within the next 15 days.
