After Gardening Hand Cream

Submitted by Alia55

"A nice soothing hand cream for after a hard day of work in the garden."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 16 ounces

ingredients

• 6 tablespoons of rose geranium water
• 1 teaspoon borax
• 1 ounce white beeswax
• 8 tablespoons white petroleum jelly
• 6 -8 drops geranium oil
• 3 drops red food coloring

directions

1. Dissolve borax in the rose ‘geranium’ water.
2. Melt wax in a saucepan over a very low heat. Using.
3. Add the water solution, stirring continually.
4. When cool add oil together and coloring to give a soft pink shade.
5. Blend well.
6. Pour into small jars, seal and label.