Cleansing Creams

Process

1. Melt the oils and waxes (beeswax, coconut oil, and mineral/olive oil) in a bowl over a pan of boiling water (double boiler).

2. In a separate bowl, mix cucumber juice, glycerine, borax, and green coloring. Heat gently until the borax dissolves completely.

3. Once both mixtures are warm and molten, add water drop by drop to the oil mixture with continuous stirring.

4. Stop heating and mix the contents of both bowls thoroughly until the mixture thickens and cools.

5. Transfer the cream to a clean container and store under refrigeration.

6. Note: Make small batches at a time, as cucumber juice can spoil quickly at room temperature.

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Raw Material Requirements

• Beeswax: 3 tsp

• Coconut oil: 4 tsp

• Mineral oil or olive oil: 4 tsp

• Cucumber juice: 4 tbsp

• Glycerine: 1 tsp

• Borax: 1 pinch

• Green coloring: 1 drop

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This formulation gives a fresh, nourishing cleansing cream suitable for sensitive and normal skin.

Cucumber Cleansing Cream

Ingredients

• Beeswax: 30 g

• Spermaceti: 30 g

• Olive oil: 500 ml

• Cucumber juice: ½ cup

• Sodium benzoate: 1 tsp

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Process

1. Set up a double boiler by placing a bowl over a pot of boiling water.

2. Add spermaceti and beeswax to the bowl and allow them to melt completely.

3. Remove the bowl from heat and stir in olive oil and cucumber juice.

4. While the mixture is still warm, add sodium benzoate and mix thoroughly.

5. Pour into a clean container and allow to cool.

6. Store under refrigeration for long-term use.

Note: This cream is soothing and nourishing, ideal for regular cleansing and skin care.

Almond Cleansing Cream (nourishing cleansing cream)

Ingredients

• Sweet almond oil: 1 cup

• Ground almond: 120 g

• Egg yolk: 4 eggs

• Honey: 250 g

• Sodium benzoate: 1 tsp

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Process

1. Beat the egg yolks together with honey until smooth and creamy.

2. Mix sweet almond oil and ground almond to form a paste.

3. Gradually blend the beaten egg and honey mixture into the almond paste.

4. Add sodium benzoate and mix thoroughly.

5. Store the cream in a clean container under refrigeration.

Note: This cream acts as a nourishing cleansing cream, suitable for winter or dry skin care.

Almond Cleansing Cream (protective cleansing cream)

Ingredients

• Sweet almond oil: 1 cup

• Bitter almond oil: 1 cup

• Honey dew soap: 30 g

• Sodium benzoate: 1 tsp

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Process

1. In a saucepan, combine sweet almond oil, bitter almond oil, and honey dew soap.

2. Heat gently over a low flame while stirring until the mixture is well blended.

3. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool completely.

4. Add sodium benzoate and mix thoroughly.

5. Transfer to a clean bottle and store under refrigeration.

Note: This cream can be used as a protective cleansing cream for the skin.

Almond Cleansing/Cream (Cold Cream)

Purpose

These cleansing/ cold creams are ideal for winter use, providing a protective layer to prevent skin from drying due to cold winds.

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Ingredients

• White beeswax: 120 g

• Almond oil: 500 ml

• Rose water: 1 cup

• Borax powder: 1 tsp

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Process

1. Heat the beeswax in a saucepan over low heat until completely melted.

2. Slowly add almond oil, rose water, and borax powder to the melted beeswax.

3. Mix thoroughly and keep stirring until the mixture cools and thickens.

4. Transfer to a clean container and store under refrigeration.

Note: This cream can be stored for a long time and used as a winter protective cold cream.

Witch Hazel Skin Soothing Preparation

Ingredients

• Cucumber: 1 small

• Honey: 1 tsp

• Witch hazel extract: 1 tsp

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Process

1. Peel and grind the cucumber to form a smooth pulp.

2. Mix in honey and witch hazel extract thoroughly.

3. Apply the mixture evenly on the face and neck.

4. Leave it on for 20 minutes.

5. Once dry, wash off with cold water.

Note: This preparation provides a luxurious treatment for dry skin.

Yoghurt Skin Soothing Preparation

Ingredients

• Cucumber: 1 small

• Yoghurt: 100 g

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Process

1. Peel and blend the cucumber to form a smooth puree.

2. Mix the cucumber puree with yoghurt until well combined.

3. Apply the paste evenly on the face and neck.

4. Leave it to dry naturally.

5. Wash off with cold water.

Note: This preparation is suitable for normal and sensitive skin.

Cucumber Skin Soothing Preparation

Ingredients

• Cucumber: 1 medium

• Lemon: ½

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Process

1. Peel and chop the cucumber into slices and place them in a bowl.

2. Squeeze lemon juice over the cucumber slices.

3. Let the mixture stand for 1 hour to infuse.

4. Gently rub the cucumber slices over the face, avoiding the area around the eyes.

5. Leave it on for 30 minutes.

6. Wash off with cold water.

Note: This preparation is an extra luxurious treatment for oily skin.

Sunflower Skin Toning Lotion

Ingredients

• Lanolin: 1 cup

• Sunflower oil: 1 cup

• Wheat germ oil: 1 tsp (or Vitamin E oil for dry skin)

• Witch hazel extract: ½ cup

• Sodium benzoate: 1 tsp

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Process

1. Melt the lanolin in a pan over a low flame.

2. Stir in the sunflower oil until well combined.

3. Remove from heat and add wheat germ oil, witch hazel extract, and sodium benzoate. Mix thoroughly.

4. Bottle the mixture and refrigerate.

5. Massage a small amount into the face and neck at bedtime.

Tips for skin care:

• For dry skin: Wheat germ oil or Vitamin E oil is very effective. Apply with a cotton bud.

• For oily skin: Rub a piece of potato over the face and neck, leave the juice to dry for 15 minutes, then wash off. It can also be used for dry skin if followed by a moisturizer.

Grapefruit Skin Toning Lotion

Ingredients

• Ripe grapefruit: 100 g

• Yoghurt: 250 g

• Sodium benzoate: 0.5 tsp

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Process

1. Peel the grapefruit and cut it into small pieces.

2. Blend the grapefruit pieces into a smooth paste.

3. Mix the paste with yoghurt to form a creamy mixture.

4. Refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour.

5. Add sodium benzoate and mix thoroughly.

6. Apply evenly on the face and neck.

7. Leave it on for 30 minutes until you feel your pores tightening.

8. Wash off with lukewarm water.

Note: This lotion is especially suitable for oily and sensitive skin.

Witch Hazel Astringent Lotion

Ingredients

• Rose water: 1 cup

• Witch hazel extract: 2 tbsp

• Tincture of benzoin: 1 tsp

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Process

1. Combine rose water, witch hazel extract, and tincture of benzoin in a clean container.

2. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well blended.

3. Apply to the face and neck at night using a cotton pad.

4. Store the remaining lotion under refrigeration for future use.

Rosemary Astringent Lotion

 Ingredients

• Sodium benzoate: ½ tsp

• Rosemary powder: 2 tbsp

• Orange peels: 1 tbsp

• Lemon peels: 2 tbsp

• Mint leaves: 30 leaves

• Brandy: ¼ cup

• Rose water: 1 cup

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Process

1. Bring the rose water to a boil.

2. Add the orange peels, lemon peels, and mint leaves.

3. Let the mixture soak/steep for 1 hour.

4. Strain the liquid to remove the peels and leaves.

5. Add the rosemary powder, sodium benzoate, and brandy to the strained rose water.

6. Mix thoroughly until completely blended.

7. Store under refrigeration to keep it fresh for longer.

Sandalwood Astringent Lotion

Ingredients

• Sandalwood oil: 8 tbsp

• Sodium bicarbonate: 5 g

• Almond oil: 2 tsp

• Rose water: 4 tbsp

• Orange flower extract: 4 tbsp

• Honey: 1 tbsp

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Process

1. Place all the ingredients in a clean bowl or bottle.

2. Mix thoroughly until everything blends into a smooth, uniform lotion.

3. Store the mixture under refrigeration to preserve it for several months.

4. Apply with a cotton pad or gently massage onto the skin as needed.

Peppermint Astringent Lotion

Ingredients

• Calamine lotion: 4 tbsp

• Witch hazel extract: 4 tbsp

• Peppermint extract: 2 tbsp

• Cider vinegar: 1 tsp

• Tincture of benzoin: 1 tbsp

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Process

1. Combine all the ingredients in a clean bowl or bottle.

2. Mix thoroughly until the lotion becomes uniform.

3. Apply gently on the face to achieve deep cleansing and to help open pores.

4. Store the remaining mixture under refrigeration for future use.

Nutmeg Astringent Lotion

Ingredients

• Honey: 1 tbsp

• Nutmeg powder: 1 tbsp

• Clove powder: ½ tbsp

• Grated lemon peels: 2 tbsp

• Brandy: 2 tbsp

• Rose water: 4 tbsp

• Orange flower extract: 2 tbsp

• Tincture of benzoin: 1/8 tsp

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Process

1. Place all the ingredients in a clean glass container.

2. Mix thoroughly until all components are well combined.

3. Cover the container and let the mixture stand for 7 days to allow proper infusion.

4. After 7 days, the lotion is ready for use.

5. Apply with a cotton pad on the desired areas.

6. Store under refrigeration, where it will keep for more than 2 months.

Lily Astringent Lotion

Ingredients

• Distilled water: 2 litres

• Lily flowers: 500 g

• Sodium benzoate: 0.5 tsp

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Process

1. Bring the distilled water to a boil.

2. Add the lily flowers and let them soak/steep for 1 hour.

3. Strain the mixture to obtain the infused liquid.

4. Add sodium benzoate and mix thoroughly.

5. Dip cotton pads or buds into the lotion and apply to the face.

6. This astringent leaves the skin fair, soft, and refreshed

Rose Astringent Lotion

Ingredients

• Rose petals/roots: 500 g

• Distilled water: 1.50 litres

• Sodium benzoate: 0.5 tsp

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Process

1. Bring the distilled water to a boil.

2. Add the rose petals or roots and allow them to soak/steep in the hot water.

3. Strain the mixture once the infusion is complete.

4. Add sodium benzoate to the strained liquid and mix well.

5. Apply using cotton pads on the face and neck.

6. This lotion is excellent for skin tightening and reducing wrinkles.

Cornflower Astringent Lotion

Ingredients

• Distilled water: 250 ml

• Cornflower: 100 g

• Witch hazel: 1 tsp

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Process

1. Bring the distilled water to a boil.

2. Add the cornflower and let it soak/steep in the hot water.

3. After steeping, strain the mixture to obtain the infused liquid.

4. Add witch hazel and mix well.

5. Use by soaking a cotton pad in the lotion and applying it to the desired areas of the face or neck.

Lemon Astringent Lotion

Astringent Lotions for All Skin Types

Astringent lotions have antiseptic properties, making them especially useful for acne-prone or problem skin. They help tighten pores, reduce oil, and refresh the skin.

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Lemon Astringent Lotion

Ingredients

• Lemon juice: juice of 2 large lemons

• Distilled water: 16 tbsp

• Tincture of benzoin: 1 tbsp

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Process

1. Combine the lemon juice, distilled water, and tincture of benzoin in a clean container.

2. Mix thoroughly.

3. Apply using a cotton pad, gently wiping the face and neck.

Pimple Removing Camphor Lotion

Ingredients

• Glycerin: 1 tsp

• Borax powder: ½ tsp

• Distilled water: 1 cup

• Camphor lotion: ½ tsp

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Process

1. Warm the distilled water slightly.

2. Add the borax powder and stir until completely dissolved.

3. Mix in the glycerin and camphor lotion.

4. Stir well until all ingredients blend into a uniform mixture.

5. Apply the lotion evenly on the face and allow it to dry naturally.

6. Once dry, rinse with lukewarm water, followed by a final cold-water rinse.