Super Rich Peppermint Foot Cream
Step right up, folks! Behold, the secret potion for your precious piggies! This marvelous, do-it-yourself recipe will whip up a foot moisturizer that's not only refreshing but also cooler than the North Pole. Trust me, I've got the ingredients to prove it: aloe and pure peppermint essential oil. This concoction is so thick and luxurious, it's like spreading velvet joy on your tired tootsies. Prepare to be blown away as the peppermint oil gets to work, giving you a chill that'll rival an ice cream brain freeze! And fear not, my friends, because this foot elixir will guard your feet like a knight in shining armor, protecting and cushioning them like never before!
Now, here's a little secret: this formula doesn't come with a preservative. But worry not, my savvy DIYers! If you're feeling extra fancy, pop it in the fridge to keep it fresh. Or, if you're truly daring, throw in your favorite preservative and follow the ancient scrolls of the preservative formulary. Choose wisely, my friends, for the safety of your fabulous foot potion!
Super Rich Peppermint Foot Cream
Makes about 4 ounces
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon lanolin
2 1/2 teaspoons cocoa butter
3/4 teaspoon liquid lecithin
1 teaspoon grated beeswax
3/4 teaspoon stearic acid
2 1/4 heaping teaspoons emulsifying wax NF
1/4 cup aloe vera gel
2 teaspoons vegetable glycerin
30 drops peppermint essential oil
10 drops tea tree essential oil
Measure out the oil oil, lanolin, cocoa butter, liquid lecithin, beeswax, stearic acid and emulsifying wax into a glass measuring cup and sit this in a saucepan containing a few inches of simmering water, stirring occasionally, until everything has melted and the temperature reaches about 160 degrees F.
Measure out the Aloe Vera Gel and the vegetable glycerin into another glass measuring cup, sit this in a saucepan of simmering water, and heat to a temperature of about 160 degrees F.
Carefully remove both measuring cups form the simmering water. Pour the oil and wax mixture carefully into a heatproof mixing bowl and begin mixing with a hand-held mixer set on medium speed.
Carefully add the aloe vera and glycerine mixture and continue to mix for a further 5 minutes. Mix in the peppermint essential oil and the tea tree essential oil.
Pour your cream into a sanitized container and allow to cool completely and thicken. Store cream in the refrigerator and use within 3 weeks. Or follow the instructions for the specific preservative if you choose to use one.
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