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Body: Peppermint Cucumber Whipped Body Cream

Source of Recipe

Donna Maria


Recipe Introduction

Yum and delish! This is a nice cream for hands, body and all rough areas. Massage it liberally into hard working hands and feet. It is best to make this product using gram weight measurements. The conversion measures are approximate only.

List of Ingredients

10 grams (about 2 teaspoons) shea butter
10 grams (about 2 teaspoons) cocoa butter
16 grams (about 3 teaspoons) virgin coconut oil
2 grams (about 1/2 teaspoon) stearic acid
6 grams (about 1 teaspoon) emulsifying wax
62 grams (about 4.5 tablespoons) cucumber hydrosol
4 grams (about a scant teaspoon) vegetable glycerin
4 drops peppermint essential oil


Recipe

Combine the shea butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil, stearic acid and emulsifying wax in a large heat proof (I use Pyrex) glass measuring cup with a pour spout. Place the mixture in a hot water bath until the waxes are completely melted. Remove from heat.


In a separate Pyrex cup, combine the cucumber hydrosol and glycerin. Place the mixture in a hot water bath for about 10 minutes to warm, then stir until the glycerin dissolves completely. Remove from heat.


Stir the oils/waxes together to make sure they are evenly combined.


In the separate container, stir the water ingredients to make sure they are evenly combined.


Begin stirring the oil/wax mixture with an electric mixer on medium speed and add the water mixture as you stir. You will see the mixture begin to thicken as you blend it. Continue mixing until until the cream is thick and rich. I have found that blending for anything less than 10 minutes or so does not allow enough time for this mixture to become stable. Mixing for less time than this could resulting separation. Add the essential oil after the cream has fully formed.


Pour into clean jars. If a jar, I like to use a cosmetic spatula to dispense this so I don't add bacteria from your hands to the product. If you want, you can add whatever preservative you prefer to extend shelf life.


You can add the preservative of your choice to the cream by following the preservative manufacturer's instructions for use. (For more information about preservatives, visit our FAQ page.) If you do not use a preservative, your cream should last up to 2 weeks if you have used fresh ingredients and if you dispense it with a clean utensil (like a cosmetic spatula) and store it in a cool, dry place. Refrigeration between uses will extend shelf life. Enjoy!!

YIELD: 4 Ounces