Drying
Lotion for Problem Skin
This lotion
is helpful to use on clients whose skin is prone to break-outs.
Ingredients:
- 1/8 cup each
comfrey leaf and comfrey root
- 2/3 cup glycerine
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 cup alcohol
(rubbing, vodka or Everclear)
- 1 teaspoon
liquid lecithin
- 1/2 cup olive
oil
- 1/2 cup aloe
vera juice or gel
Supplies
- saucepan
- strainer
- large funnel
- 3 10-ounce jars
with air-tight lids
- 1 5-ounce jar
with air-tight lid
- spoon
- measuring spoons
- measuring cup
Step 1 - Make
the Glycerite
Place 1/8 cup comfrey leaf
and 1/8 cup comfrey root in a small saucepan. Cover with 2/3 cup
glycerin and 1/3 cup water. Barely simmer on low for two to four
hours, stirring occasionally. The longer time is preferred, as this
extracts more of the herbs healing properties and will make
a stronger glycerite. Strain into a clean 10-ounce glass jar with
an air-tight lid. Putting the lid on the container while hot will
cause the lid to seal, and will prevent mold spores from landing
on the glycerite. Save the herbs. Label the container Glycerite.
Step 2 - Make the Comfrey Tincture
Place the strained herbs
in another 10-ounce clean glass jar with an air-tight lid. Add one
cup rubbing alcohol, vodka or Everclear. Label the container Comfrey
Tincture After Glycerite. Place it in a warm, dry place for
at least one week. Shake from time to time.
Step 3 - Make the Oil/Lecithin Blend
In a 5-ounce glass container
with air-tight lid, mix one teaspoon liquid lecithin with 4 ounces
olive oil. Stir until well blended. Label the container Olive
Oil/Lecithin Blend.
Step 4 - Mix the Lotion
Now youre ready to
shake it up! Into the remaining 10-ounce glass jar with an air-tight
lid, measure 1/4 cup comfrey glycerite, 1/4 cup comfrey tincture,
1/2 cup aloe vera juice or gel, and two teaspoons of your olive
oil/lecithin blend. Shake vigorously for two minutes, three or more
times a day until completely emulsified. This may take a few days.
If ingredients separate, just shake them back together.
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