New moms have many baby supplies, creams, ointments, powders and oils available to them; however, there is nothing quite as gentle as natural herbal remedies made by mom herself. Whether pampering your own dry skin or helping to relieve the tender bottom of your little one, you will love this calendula avocado baby cream.
Instructions
1. Boil 1/2 cup of water and remove from heat. Add 2 tsp. of dried calendula to the water and cover, allowing the tea to cool to room temperature. Once cool, strain the herbs from the tea and save the tea for your baby cream.
2. Measure 2 tbsp. of beeswax pellets, 2 tbsp. of anhydrous lanolin, 2 tbsp. of avocado oil and 1/8 tsp. borax into the top of a double boiler. Stir the ingredients constantly over low heat until the wax melts completely.
3. Turn the heat off of the double boiler, but leave the top on the hot water. Begin mixing the ingredients on low with a hand mixer, slowly adding in 4 tbsp. of your calendula tea as well. To help preserve the shelf life, you can add the contents of 2 (400 IU) vitamin E capsules as well. Blend the mixture for 5 to 10 minutes until the baby cream reaches a soft, whipped butter consistency.
4. Transfer your baby cream into a clean dark glass jar and allow the cream to cool completely before securing the lid. Store in a cool dark place, or even your refrigerator, and use as necessary for smooth, healthy skin.
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