Luxury Hand Cream

Luxury Hand Cream is thick and rich for those with troubled hands needing a little more attention.

Phase 1

• 30gm Macadamia nut oil
• 24gm Evening primrose oil
• 12gm Avocado oil
• 10gm Beeswax pellets
• 30gm Emulsifying wax
• 20gm Stearic acid
• 7gm Cocoa butter
• 7gm Mango Butter
• 1/2 Teaspoon Vitamin E oil

Phase 2

• 400gm Distilled water (herb infused is great too)
• 20gm Honey (optional)
  

Phase 3 

• 6gm Optiphen plus preservative
• Essential or fragrance oil if desired to preferred strength.

Equipment:

• Heat-safe mixing bowls or jugs
• Double boiler or water bath
• Thermometer
• Stick blender or hand whisk
• Sterilised jars or containers for filling

Directions:

1. Gently melt phase 1 ingredients together to 70ºc.
2. Heat phase 2 ingredients to 75ºc
3. Slowly stream phase 2 into phase 1 while blending or whisking constantly.
4. Allow to cool, blending or whisking periodically, until it reaches around 43ºc.
5. Add preservative and fragrance of your choice.
6. Pour immediately into steralised jars.
7. Allow to cool completely then cap.

💡 Tips:

• For extra healing power, try infusing your water with chamomile or calendula beforehand.

• A lavender and rosemary blend makes a beautiful fragrance for hardworking hands.

• Shelf life: approx. 6–9 months if stored cool and dry, thanks to the preservative.