It’s not crucial for the recipe, but a great addition when you can afford the indulgence. if you are allergic to chamomile tea, leave it out.
* 1/2 cup fresh violet flowers
* 1/2 cup fresh violet leaves
* 1 1/4 cups of almond oil
* 1/2 cup fresh horsetail
* 2 tablespoons beeswax
* 10 drops vitamin E oil
* 10 drops blue chamomile eo-optional
To make:
1. Gather the violet leaves and flowers and place them on a towel to wilt overnight.
2. In a double boiler, steep the leaves, petals, and horsetail in oil over low heat for 5 hours.
3. Grate the beeswax or cut into small pieces.
4. Strain the plant material from the oil completely.
5. Pour the oil back into the double boiler, adding the grated beeswax.
6. Melt the beeswax into the oil completely, then remove from heat.
7. Quickly add the vitamin E and blue chamomile oils.
8. Pour into dainty 1/4-ounce (7-g) containers or jars.