Ingredients
- ¼ cup magnesium flakes
- ½ cup boiling water
- ¼ cup calendula petals, dried
- ¼ cup apricot kernel oil
- 2 tbsp beeswax
- 2 tbsp cocoa butter
- Glass storage jar with sealing lid (we used this one by Weck)
- Blender
Method
- Infuse the calendula petals in 1/2 cup of boiling water for 20 minutes. Strain well.
- Place the magnesium flakes into a jug and pour in the infused calendula water. Stir until the flakes have dissolved. Set aside.
- In another jug or glass mason jar add the beeswax and cocoa butter. Place the jar into a saucepan filled with about 6cm of water on medium heat and melt.
- Once the beeswax and cocoa butter have melted, carefully remove the jar from the saucepan and stir in the apricot kernel oil. Let cool slightly.
- To the blender add the magnesium water and turn speed to medium. Very slowly pour in the melted mixture in a fine stream. You will start to see a thick and creamy emulsion form. You may need to scrape the sides down as you go. Once you're happy with the texture, stop blending. Give it a mix through with a spoon to blend in any excess oils.
- Scoop into your desired storage jar and seal.
How to Use
Use after a shower and before bed. Avoid broken skin. As it contains magnesium, you may also feel a tingling sensation, but this is completely normal. This recipe makes enough to fill 1 x 220ml jar. This recipe contains water and doesn't contain preservatives, so store in a cool dry area or in the fridge and use within 2 months.Disclaimer
As with all our DIY recipes, you can experiment to suit your preferences. Many factors can change the end result, including temperature, humidity, light, ingredient quality. Some DIYs can be amended by remelting or adding ingredients, but some cannot. Please read the whole recipe before beginning and remember to have fun!
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