Place two cups water in a double boiler.
Green tea lotion recipe.
Calendula infused oil i make this skin soothing herb infused oil myself here s the recipe but you can also purchase it here calendula calendula officinalis is one of the most versatile and useful herbs for topical skincare it is soothing to irritated inflamed skin and aids in healing wounds burns boils rashes.
I used my pyrex measuring cup.
Bring water to boiling and then reduce heat to simmer.
To make the lotion.
The water around the coconut oil should be simmering not the coconut oil itself.
Mine is powdered but if you have liquid extract feel free to use that as well.
Allow the mixture to steep for 20 minutes.
Store green tea face cream lotion in a cool dark place.
Let the tea mixture cool to room temperature.
Green tea botanical extract is rich in antioxidants and brings both anti inflammatory and anti redness goodness to our face cream score.
Add water to a microwave safe measuring cup.
Green goddess ingredient highlights.
In the double boiler pan add one cup of coconut oil and one package green tea.
Add green tea butter and stir until melted.
I used my pyrex measuring cup whip the mixture with your hand mixer periodically scraping down the sides until lotion is room temperature and creamy.
This will help keep the beneficial nutrients in the tea from breaking down.
Brew a half cup of green tea using 4 tea bags or 4 tablespoons of loose leaf tea.
Let it steep for 5 minutes.
Green tea part 1 of this lotion comes from some green tea botanical extract.
Stir in the green tea cover and simmer on the lowest heat setting for 30 minutes.
Strain oil mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a deep cup.
This yummy homemade lotion smells so amazing it makes a perfect gift idea for her.
Open the tea bag and pour loose tea into the oils.
With hand mixer begin to blend oil and e wax on low speed.
Heat in microwave until almost boiling.
When i needed a quick mother s day gift idea because i wanted to give something extra to mom along with the gift card i bought i tried making this lotion.
Strain oil mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a deep cup.
Combine the grated beeswax coconut oil and grapeseed oil in a small saucepan and melt over low heat.
Silken rose and green tea lotion.
Make an infusion with the green tea and simmering water.
Strain tea from the oil with a cheesecloth.
Let the mixture warm and extract from the tea for 15 minutes.