Apricot Kernel Face Scrub &  Makeup Remover

Apricot Kernel Face Scrub & Makeup Remover

¼ cup + 3tbsp organic oil (hazelnut, apricot, etc. - we use a blend of ozonated olive, hemp seed, sesame, sunflower, & pumpkin seed oils

1 tbsp organic ozonated coconut oil

1 tbsp wax, 1 tsp ucuuba butter (vegan lanolin substitute)

½ cup distilled water or hydrosol

¼ tsp borax, 2 small or 1 large vitamin E capsules, 30+ drops organic essential oils

add crushed apricot kernel seeds as preferred

 

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In one saucepan, heat the oils, butter and wax until just melted. Remove from heat. In another, heat the water or hydrosol and borax until just mixed, remove from heat. Add the vitamin E into the oil blend. Pour into a blender, cover and turn on low. Add the water base into the vortex. Turning on and off a few times and using a spatula, mix well until a thick cream. Sprinkle in crushed apricot kernels until you reach the desired amount or consistency. Bottle in an amber glass jar.

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