
Heal and soothe irritated and sunburnt skin with this gentle D.I.Y. cream that is a must have for the summer!
Ingredients:
- 2 carrots
- 1 cucumber
- 1/2 cup sesame oil
- 1 tsp. beeswax
- 2 tsp. emulsifying wax
- 1/2 cup aloe vera gel
- 1 tsp. vitamin C powder
Directions:
- Grate the carrot and cucumber and place in a pan with sesame oil
- Heat over low heat for 20-30 minutes
- Strain the heated mixture and return the liquid to the pan
- Add the beeswax and emulsifying wax to the pan; stir continuously while they are melting
- Whisk the aloe vera gel and vitamin C powder into the mixture; whisk until creamy and smooth
- Pour the mixture into a jar or container
- Let cool (this allows the cream to thicken)
- Apply to sunburnt areas 2-3 times per day
*If stored in the fridge, this mixture can last up to 2 months
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