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Skin and body care · From Bladwijzer
Rose balm for dry hands
- Makes: ± 4 small jars of 30 ml
- Time: 30 min + 3–4 weeks infusing
- From: Japanese rose
Ingredients
- 15 g thoroughly dried rose petals
- 150 ml sunflower or sweet almond oil
- 15 to 20 g beeswax
Method
- Put the well-dried petals in a clean, dry jar and pour the oil over until they are covered.
- Leave to infuse for 3 to 4 weeks in a warm spot out of the sun, shaking daily.
- Strain the oil through a cloth and squeeze out the petals.
- Melt 100 ml of the rose oil with the beeswax in a bain-marie; more wax gives a firmer balm.
- Pour the warm mixture into clean small jars and leave to set uncovered.
- Close the jars and write the date on them. Test the balm on a small patch of skin first.
Storing: Cool and dark; use within 6 to 12 months and throw it away if it smells rancid.