This rich moisturizing face/body cream is based on a cold cream recipe first devised by a Greek Doctor who lived almost 2000 years ago. It is thick, velvety and luxurious, leaving your skin feeling incredibly soft and smooth. This easy to make, all natural cosmetic can also be used to remove makeup, and is proven to reduce wrinkles and the signs of aging.

Notes on ingredients:
I found the beeswax at my local health shop for around $3, but can also be found at an art supplies store. You can use olive oil, apricot oil, or most other nut oils if you prefer.
The rosewater gives the cream a light scent, but for an unscented cream you can use filtered water. I also found the rosewater at my local health food shop, and paid around $6 for a large bottle.

1 tbsp honey (you can leave this out if you want)
8 tbsp grated beeswax
200 ml almond oil
about 1/2 cup rosewater
2 small clean jars or makeup pots.

In a small saucepan on low heat, melt the wax and honey in to the oil and remove from the heat. Leave to cool slightly.

Pour the rosewater in to a small jug.

Add the rosewater one drop at a time, whisking well between each addition. When you think that the cream will not accept any more water (small beads of liquid will refuse to stir in), stop adding and continue to stir for a further minute or so as the cream cools down.

Pour the mixture in to the clean jars and leave to cool completely before placing the lids on top. The cream lightens in color as it cools.

Makes around 2 small jars. I like to recycle baby food jars, they are the perfect size.