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Darius, Thanks for your comments! It is easy! Even if you mess up, too much or not enough of something, the cream is still usable. By making smaller batches, you can adjust the consistency, or ingredients, to what you prefer. I really like experimenting with the herbs from my yard, too!
Yes, great article! Very informative and clear. I've been toying with this idea for awhile, and you make it sound easier than I thought it was, so it may become my winter project!
Do you use any type of thermometer to check for body temp when cooling/heating, or do you just wing it?
Dee, The temperature is not critical, so I just wing it. The oil mix and the water temperatures just need to be the same. If they are too warm it may take a few extra minutes for the cream to form. If too cool, the cream seems to form too quickly before all the water is incorporated. If that happens, you can try warming the batch a little and whipping/blending again. Hope you have fun making hand cream this winter!
Bev, nice article. I've been making hand creams for a few years and love it. Using rosewater (found in most Middle Eastern stores and many health food stores) for the water component is a nice effect. Calendula tea for the water component is very soothing and healing to the skin as well.
Very good article. I intend to try it. I've made salves before but not creams. In the dry Rocky Mountains almost every woman i know wants good creams in the winter, especially. Thank-you!
Excellent presentation Bev, I really enjoyed this. I've made several salves, one that my oldest daughter swears by. I'd really like to get more info on the comfrey cream. I'll drop you a D-mail. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Sally, Yes, there are various essential oils with manly fragrances to add to hand creams, like: rosemary, fir, sandalwood, tea tree, and bay, to name a few. Thanks for noting the male fragrance factor!
Hineni, Thanks for reading! I'd like to get with you about the salves for my next kitchen experiment!
Goooooood!!! Many thanks. Will do some checking around here for Hawaiian Medicinal information. And if anything wonderful happens, I will pass it on. I tend to get lots of rashes and bugbites in the garden...
