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    Cuticle Balm

    Posted by angus on Sep 1, 2009 12:04:36 PM

    Recipe: Cuticle Balm

    You will need:

    1.5 oz Olive Butter

    0.50 oz Beeswax
    0.50 oz Shea Butter
    1 oz Calendula Oil

    0.50 oz Candelilla Wax
    1 ml Orange, Sweet Essential Oil

     

    Phase 1: In a double boiler over low heat, melt all ingredients except Calendula Oil and Essential Oil over low heat until liquid.

     

    Phase 2: Allow mixture to cool slightly and add calendula oil and essential oil. Mix well to incorporate throughout.

     

    Phase 3: Pour into containers and allow to cool before capping.

     

    To Use: Apply balm to cuticles on fingernails and toenails daily. Massage into the area and across the nail bed to keep area hydrated

     

    This is a recipe I found for cuticle balm, I haven't tried it myself yet. Please let me know how you get on if you do try this. Hope you enjoy it.

     

    Nina

     

    Topics: recipes, Certified Shea Butter

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