Orange-flower Cleansing Cream

2 tbsp soy oil
2 tbsp almond oil
1 oz. cocoa butter
1 tbsp beeswax
2 tbsp orange-flower water
1/8 tsp borax
5 drops essential oil of neroli

First:
Mix and warm the oils. Melt cocoa butter and stir into the oils. Melt the beeswax and beat into the oil mixture a little at a time.

Second:
Warm the orange-flower water and dissove the borax in it. Beat this into the first mixture. Leave to thicken and cool.

Third:
As the mixture starts to thicken, stir in the essential oil. Once cool, spoon it into a clean jar and label.
Essential oil of neroli is the substance extracted from the orange flower. It is used to stimulate old skin cell loss and their replacement with new ones.

Rosewater Toner

3/4 cup rosewater
6 drops glycerine
2/3 cup witch hazel

Blend all in a bottle and shake well before using.

The soothing properites of rose make this a good tonic for dry, sensitive and mature skin.

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