And yes we have daffodils blooming in January! Winter weather in South Carolina is mild enough for daffodils, hyacinths, crocus and other spring bulbs.
Today is a cool rainy day with temperatures in the 40s. My plants and I love this weather.
My Pansies are blooming and will be pretty until the weather gets hot.
But yes winter is here. Along with cold weather we often have dry, chapped skin and need something to condition and soothe. We offer you this formula to make a lovely cream filled with goodies from nature. Nurturing Natramulse Cream with VenaSilk contains all natural plant based ingredients such as Natramulse, Shea Butter, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Botanical Extract LSC, Vitapherol T50 and VenaSilk. These natural ingredients work together to make a luscious and conditioning cream that is perfect for this time of year! We have set up a formula with weight in grams but have included approximate measurements also. Enjoy!
Nurturing Natramulse Cream with VenaSilk
| Ingredient | Amount |
| Part A | |
| Distilled Water | 61.5% = 307.5 grams = 1+1/3 cups |
| Part B | |
| NatraMulse | 9.0% = 45 grams = ½ cup |
| Shea Butter | 7.0% = 35 grams = 3 tbsp |
| Vitapherol | 1.0% = 5 grams = 1 tsp |
| Extra Virgin Coconut Oil | 8.0% = 40 grams = 3 + ½ tbsp |
| Botanical Complex LSC | 5.0% = 25 grams = 5 tsp |
| Part C | |
| VenaSilk | 2.0% = 10 grams = 2 tbsp. |
| Leucidal Liquid SF | 4.0% = 20 grams = 4 teaspoons |
| Microguard | 0.5% = 2.5 grams = 1 teaspoon |
| Lavender Essential Oil | 2.0% = 10 grams = 2 tsp |
| Total | 100.0% = 500 grams = approx. 16 oz |
- Part A (water phase) – Using a stainless steel pot such as one of our beakers, heat distilled water to 175F
- Part B (oil phase) – Using a stainless steel pot such as one of our beakers, combine Part B ingredients and heat to melt point (approximately 175F). Remove melted/hot oils from heat.
- Add preweighed/measured VenaSilk to warm oils and gently stir into oils.
- Add Part A (water phase) to Part B (oil phase). Add water very, very slowly to the hot oils, then begin mixing vigorously with stick blender or overhead mixer and continue to cool-down. Once emulsion has formed and begins to cool and thicken, switch to wire whisk or other stir tool.
- Part C (Cool-down phase) – Add ingredients with mixing when temperature is 100F or less.
- Package in jars or pump dispensing bottles
Today I made this luscious cream with some of my other favorite essential oils and blends…..Patchouli and Serenity….heavenly!
You can also find this formula on our website www.theherbarie.com in our online Formulary:
https://www.theherbarie.com/?target=page&id=7
With Love From Stoney Hill Farm…….May you and all beings be Well, Happy and at Peace!
