Even though it still feels like summer, fall and winter are coming up fast. That means that dry, cracked skin will soon be upon us as well. As Sarah Munro (the heroine in ONE DARK WISH) was studying 17th and 18th century healing recipes, she came across a moisturizer that used lard and a few other hard-to-find-in-the-modern-world ingredients. So with a bit of tweaking, she developed this recipe. It’s a perfect all-over body cream for dry winter days and can be used on your face all the way down to your feet!

This recipe is so versatile, you can even use it as a hair conditioner. Just rub a small amount into your dry hair. After three hours, wash it out. It also works as a lip balm!

Sarah Munro’s Winter Moisturizing Cream

Ingredients:

Directions:

Sterilize the glass jar and lid by boiling it in water for 15 minutes. Let dry completely.

Place the shea butter, cocoa butter, and coconut oil in a double boiler and heat just until all three ingredients are melted and combined. Do not boil!

Put the melted liquid into a food processor (not a blender!) and process until smooth.

Because there will still be some tiny solids, strain the liquid through a piece of muslin into another bowl. Set aside until cooled to room temperature, sitting at least four hours.

When it is cooled, and is now a yellowish color, put cream back into the food processor and process until creamy and turns a lighter color. If you’d like to add essential oil, now is the time. I use 5-10 drops, depending on the scent I’m using. If you’re using the cream on your face, you may want to omit the essential oil.

Store in the sterilized glass jar. The moisturizer will last up to two months if stored in a cool, dry place.


Important disclaimer about wild plants, foraging, and making herbal remedies:

I am not a medical professional and nothing written on this blog is medical advice. None of my statements have been evaluated by the FDA (I am legally required to give you this disclaimer).

It is important to do your due diligence before foraging, harvesting, and/or consuming any type of medicinal plant.

  • If you are taking any medications, talk to your doctor about any potential drug interactions.
  • If you are allergic to anything, make sure whatever you are foraging is not in the same family. Example: While dandelions are typically considered safe, those who are allergic to ragweed, latex, daisies, or any other plants in the same or similar families, may not be able to consume dandelion.

Always research potential side effectsdosage recommendations, and how to properly prepare and consume each medicinal plant.

Always make sure you are foraging what you believe to be. Fully prepare and study the anatomy before harvesting wild plants.

Always make sure your kitchen/work area is clean and that all materials are sterilized.

Do not forage plants from areas that have been sprayed within the past 2 years at the very least.

I am not legally or morally responsible for the health of any of my readers. Please do your own research!


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