Chamomile Cleansing Bar With Easy Layers

Several emails kickstarted this easy peasy layering method. The e-mails all went something like this:
'I love the layered look of these cleansing bars but can't be bothered splitting up the mixture into 2-containers. Isn't there an easier way?'

Yes, there is!

Here's a sensitive-skin-friendly cleansing bar that offers super gentle exfoliation, moisturizing, careful cleansing, AND easy peasy layers. Prepare for supreme skin pampering!

Ingredients List

22 gr ( 0,8 oz) cocoa butter
10 gr ( 0,35 oz) mango butter
10 gr ( 0,35 oz) coconut butter (yes, this is coconut oil. I'm quirky and call it butter when it's solid)
20 ml ( 0,7 fl oz) castor oil (this is approx 19 grams by weight)
20 ml ( 0,7 fl oz) almond oil (this is approx 19 grams by weight)
30 gr ( 1 oz) white clay
7 gr ( 0,2 oz) yellow clay
2 teabags chamomile tea

Let's rock and roll!

Pour the oils in a small container and add the contents of the 2 chamomile teabags.

Melt the cocoa and mango butter slowly over low heat. Just before it is completely melted, remove it from the heat and stir until melted. Add coconut oil and stir until melted.

Add the chamomile oil infusion and stir.

Add the white clay and stir. Pour a thin layer of the mixture into the mold. Let set in the refrigerator. While you are waiting, add the yellow clay to the remainder of the mixture.

Pour the remainder of the mixture into the mold and let set.

Unmold. Cut into application-sized squares. Store.

Storing

Wrap in paper towel, place in an airtight bag or container and store in the refrigerator until use. There are 2 reasons for storing like this:
1. There are no preservatives these bars, which is fine in anhydrous (water-free) products if they stay completely dry until use. The paper towel helps keep the product dry.
2. The airtight container helps keep the product fresh and free of refrigerator smells.

About the Texture

These bars will become soft-ish at room temperature – which they should be when applied. The bar should mash easily with a finger and have the consistency of chocolate that is going soft but still holds its shape.

I usually have enough portions for a few days in a small container in the bathroom so I always have a selection to choose from that is ready for use.

Method of Use

For one application to face and neck you will need approx half a teaspoon of product (I use a little under a teaspoon of product for 1 application to face and neck).

Wet your face and neck thoroughly (don't be afraid to splash on the water – it helps activate the clay)

Soften the bar between your hands. Apply to your face and neck, keeping the area around the eyes free. Wet your hands again and gently massage the face and neck area. This will function as a moisturizing mask if you leave the mixture on for about 5-10 minutes.

Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Finish with an alcohol-free skin tonic (A spritz of hydrosol is ideal). You may find your skin is so deliciously smooth that you don't need to apply a moisturizer. A light layer of face oil is usually enough for me.

Enjoy.


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