Body Gels and Creams

Mango Smoothie
by Cheryl

0.4 oz. E-wax
2.8 oz. Mango Butter
0.4 oz. Liquid Glycerin
1/4 tsp. Meadowfoam Oil
1/4 tsp. Emu Oil
1/4 tsp. Jojoba Oil
Liquid Germall Plus as preservative or what ever you have on hand. Use the normal amount recommended on the preservative.
4.8 oz. Distilled Water

30 - 60 drops of EO or FO to scent. I like to scent it with Suz's Mango Madness, nice refreshing scent when used as a facial moisturizer.

Directions:
Combine all the ingredients except the water, scent and preservative. Heat in the microwave till all is melted on medium heat. Add water, stick blend till you achieve a runny whipped crème texture. Add scent, preservative and colorant or mica if you desire. Stick blend again till it just starts to thicken, pour into jars. This will set as it cools. I store mine in the refrigerator.

 
Whipped Crème
by Chyna

14 oz. Distilled Water (may use all or part Aloe Vera Gel liquid)
4 oz. Oil of Your Choice
1.5 oz. Emulsifying Wax
1.2 oz. Stearic Acid
0.2 oz Liquid Germall Plus
0.1 oz. Fragrance Oil / Essential Oil
A few drops of Liquid Crystal Color if desired

Directions:
All items used to make cream should be sterilized. Combine over double boiler water and Citric Acid heat till it's totally melted, then add all ingredients except fragrance, color, and Germall preservative. When the mixture turns creamy color pour into a blender and whip off and on till it cools (this can take a while ). I usually whip it for 5 minutes let it cool 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and whip some more. You don't want it to get so cool that you can't pour it, this will thicken in jars as it cools more.

*NOTE:
To make a man's After Shave Conditioning creme, use the above recipe but for the oils, use Fractionated Coconut, Meadowfoam or Jojoba or a single one of those or a combination. These oils produce a non greasy but extremely emollient cream that men love. Scent with Oakmoss for an extra special treat for your man.

 
Un-Petroleum Jelly
Author Unknown

1 oz. Beeswax
4 oz. Oil (Sweet Almond, Jojoba or Rice Bran work nicely)
1.5 oz. Emulsifying Wax
1.2 oz. Stearic Acid
0.2 oz Liquid Germall Plus
0.1 oz. Fragrance Oil / Essential Oil
A few drops of Liquid Crystal Color if desired

Directions:
Slowly melt beeswax and oil together. Pour into tins or containers and cool. Infused oils would also be nice.

Tips for Using Beeswax:
Dedicate separate utensils for working with beeswax. Beeswax will not come off the utensils easily. It leaves a thin coating that is wonderful for the body, not the spoon! :) Melt slowly, beeswax takes time to melt. Higher temps can damage the oils and cause a fire hazard. Nature takes time. When adding essential oils to the recipe wait until the base is cooling enhance the natural healing effect of the balm. Consistency? If it's too thick, add more oil and reheat. Too thin? Add more Beeswax.