Oil Cleansing Balm

THE FORMULA

• 3 tbsp carrier oil of choice

• 1 tbsp Castor Oil

• 1 tbsp Beeswax Pastilles

• OPTIONAL ADD-IN: 1 tbsp of dry ingredients*

• OPTIONAL ADD-IN: 20 drops essential oil(s)

• OPTIONAL ADD-IN: 1/2 tsp vitamin E oil**

• OPTIONAL ADD-IN: 1 tbsp of shea or cocoa butter

*1 tbs TOTAL. For example, if you decided to add clay and oatmeal, add 1/2 tbsp of each ingredient for a total of 1 tbs dry ingredient. If you were use add a third dry ingredient, you would use 1 teaspoon of each as there are three teaspoons in one tablespoon.

**Not only is vitamin E a potent antioxidant, but it also preserves the delicate oils in your oil cleansing balm, preventing them from going rancid and so increasing the shelf life.

EXAMPLE RECIPE USING ABOVE FORMULA

• 3 tbsp jojoba oil

• 1 tbsp Castor Oil

• 1 tbsp Beeswax Pastilles

• 1/2 tbsp seaweed

• 1/2 tbsp kaolin clay

• 1 tbsp shea butter

• 10 drops lavender essential oil

• 10 drops cypress essential oil

DIRECTIONS

1. Fill a medium sized pot 1/2 full with water.

2. Place a glass pyrex bowl with a spout in the water.

3. Turn heat on medium.

4. Add sweet almond oil, castor oil, and beeswax to the pyrex bowl. (If you decide to add ingredients such as clays, herbs, butters or charcoal, add them in this step.)

5. Allow ingredients to fully melt.

6. If you’re adding Vitamin E, spirulina, seaweed, oatmeal, salt or essential oils, add them after you’ve removed your mixture from the heat.

7. Pour into a 4 oz. glass jar.

8. If adding ingredients mentioned in step 6, you’ll want to periodically mix your balm as it hardens in order to incorporate the ingredients evenly.

9. Allow cleanser to cool and thicken before using.

HOW TO USE YOUR DIY OIL CLEANSING BALM

1. Scoop a quarter size of cleansing balm into the palm of your hand.

2. Massage your skin for at least 1 minute.

3. Apply a hot cloth over the skin and let sit until lukewarm.

4. Gently wipe the oil off.

5. Rinse cloth with hot water and re-apply to the face, letting it cool.

6. Follow up with a toner and moisturizer if needed.