Recipe for Orange blossom Massage Cream

You will need:

·        5 ml (1 tsp.) lecithin capsules

·        25 ml (1 fl. oz.) rosewater

·        25 ml (1 fl. oz.) almond oil

·        50 ml (2 fl. oz.) olive or avocado oil

·        10 g (¼ oz.) beeswax pieces

·        20 drops neroli or petit grain essential oil

Pureneroli essential oil gives this cream its luxurious orange blossom scent, butless expensive alternatives include petit grain, bergamot or  ylang ylang oils. This moisturising mixturealso makes a good massage balm and skin salve.

Method

·        Put the lecithin granules of the contents of thecapsules to soak in the rosewater for several hours, preferably overnight. Putthe almond oil, olive or avocado oil, and beeswax pieces in a heatproof bowland place in a  saucepan half–filled withwater,

·        Gently heat until the beeswax has meltedcompletely. Add the lecithin and rosewater, and beat vigorously before removingfrom the heat. Add the essential oil of your choice to fragrance the cream.

·        Allow to cool slightly before pouring into ashallow tub or screw-top jar (scraping the cream from the sides of the mixingbowl before it sets).

 To use, massageliberally into rough, chapped skin on the hands, elbows, and feet.