Under the Sun: Sunny Day Cream

Protect yourself when you’re out in the garden.

By The Herb Companion staff
August/September 1996

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Makes about 1^_3/4 cups

^_1/8 cup lanolin
^_1/4 cup almond oil
^_1/4 cup coconut oil
^_1/4 cup aloe vera gel
^_1/2 cup chamomile tea
^_1/4 cup dried calendula petals
10 to 15 drops lavender essential oil

In the top of a double boiler, or in a small saucepan over very low heat, melt the lanolin and almond oil together. Beat in the coconut oil with a wire whisk, then add the aloe vera gel and chamomile infusion, beating until the mixture is cool and creamy.
Stir in the calendula petals and the lavender oil.
Store the cream in clean, airtight jars in a cool, dark pantry or refrigerator for as long as six months.

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