A natural face cream recipe for oily and acne prone skin, with soothing aloe vera, calendula, licorice and Manuka essential oil. Naturopath formulated.
Sterilise all equipment with the alcohol based sanitiser.
Measure out ingredients for the oil phase with the precision scales, and place in a pyrex jug.
Measure out the aloe vera juice for the water phase - you may need to switch to kitchen digital scales for this. Place in a seperate pyrex jug.
Stand both jugs in a saucepan with boiling water - enough water to reach the level of the ingredients. Use thermometer to bring the temperature up to 65-70˚C (149-158˚F).
Remove jugs from the pan, then gradually pour the aloe juice into the oil phase, blending with an immersion stick blender on low (for about one minute).
Let cool a little, then blend again - the mixture will thicken. Bring the temperature down to 45˚C (113˚F), then add the Microcare DB and essential oils. Blend once more to combine.
Stop here, or if you've managed to source the licorice - add and blend once more.
Once entirely cool, spoon into jars, label, date and enjoy!