Chamomile cream
Chamomile is one of my favorite herbs. I love its smell, its appearance and especially its effects. I make tea from it all year round. I add it to soaps, solid shampoos, vinegar rinses, oils, as well as creams and ointments. Its only drawback is that it can only be collected for a few weeks a year, so I never have enough of it.
Effects of chamomile in cream
It soothes, has an anti-inflammatory effect, relieves pain and improves wound healing. It is one of the few herbs that you can use without restrictions, and it is also suitable for children and pregnant women.
What will we need?
- 3 tablespoons of shea butter
- 2 tablespoons of almond oil
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons of dried chamomile
- 1/3 teaspoon of carrot oil
- 1/4 teaspoon of vitamin E - not necessary, but it will guarantee you a longer shelf life
- 8 drops of Chamomile essential oil
How to do it?
Put shea butter with almond and coconut oil in a bowl. Place in a water bath and wait until all the ingredients have dissolved. Add the chamomile and mix well. Remove the bowl from the water bath and let it stand at room temperature. The next day, reheat in a water bath, mix, remove from the bath and let stand. We repeat the whole action on the third day, but after dissolving, we strain the mixture through a fine sieve (you can also use a coffee filter or cheesecloth). Now we are almost done and the most fun part is waiting for us, where the magic happens. Place the mixture in the freezer for a few minutes until it hardens slightly. Take out and beat with an electric beater (you can also use your hand). While whisking, add carrot oil, vitamin E and essential oil. If it seems to you that the cream is still too liquid, freeze it again for a while and whip it.
Storage
In the winter, I normally keep the cream on the bathroom shelf, but in the summer, be sure to store it in a cool place (pantry, fridge).
