Students will learn how to make a basic cream by emulsifying water and oil with beeswax and Vitamin E and essential oils will be available to add to creams for preservation, aroma and skin balancing/healing properties. Each person will take home a jar of cream made in class. We will cover:
- An explanation on the steps involved in making a basic cream.
- Some of the harmful ingredients used in body care products – why they are used and how they negatively impact our health.
- An explanation of the ingredients used in making a basic cream and the process of emulsification.
- A demonstration of how to make infused oils and the herbs most commonly used.
- A discussion of the medicinal properties of herbs such as calendula, comfrey, st john’s wort, lavender.
- Essential oils – what are they and what can they do for us? A number of skin restoring and healing essential oils will be discussed and their particular medicinal properties will be explained.
Location: Alchemy & Elixir Health Group Suite 320-1026 Davie St. Vancouver, BC
Prepayment and preregistration is required as space is limited. Email info@alchemyelixir.com
Date: Tuesday Jan. 31, 2012 Time: 6-8 pm. Cost $ 60 or $ 100 for both the beginner and advanced cream making class.