Basic Cold Cream
1/4 teaspoon Borax
1/3 cup + 1 Tablespoon + 2 teaspoons Cottenseed oil
1 oz. Beeswax
2 3/4 teaspoons Paraffin
1/4 cup + 1 1/2 teaspoon Distilled Water
Essential Oil - your choice of scent (optional)
Dissolve the borax in water and heat in top of a double boiler to 167 degrees F. Heat the waxes and oil in a second double boiler to 158 degrees F. This time add the OIL and WAX to the Borax and water solution, stirring vigorously. Continue stirring till the mixture reaches 122 degrees F. Add essential oils if desired.

Exotic Skin Cream
1 teaspoon Cardamon
2 teaspoons each Rose Petals, Vetiver,
Patchouli, Mace, Red Clover and Linden leaves
4 teaspoons Coconut oil
5 Tablespoons Almond oil
1 Tablespoon Hazelnut oil
1 ounce Beeswax
2 drops Sandalwood essential oil
1 drop Vetiver essential oil
1 drop Patchouli essential oil
3 drops Rose essential oil
5 teaspoons Rosewater
1 drop Cedarwood essential oil
5 drops tincture of Benzoin
In a double boiler, gently simmer the first seven herbs for 10 minutes in a mixture of coconut oil, almond oil and hazelnut oil. Strain out the herbs and reheat, adding beeswax. When melted, remove from heat, stirring slowly until cool. Add the remaining ingredients, mix, and transfer by spatula to a small, tightly capped jar. Refrigerate for a refreshing cream to use in the morning or at night.