Kawakawa Face Cleanser Bar - Palm Free

Makes 200gms or 2 x 100gm bars 

Equipment 

1 small beaker 

Glass pyrex jug/bowl or stainless jug/ bowl 

Saucepan that will fit the bowl on top  

Small spatula or spoon for stirring 

Mould 

Scales  

IMPORTANT- This mixture can be very strong smelling so ensure there is adequate ventilation in your workspace, also wear a mask when working with the powders as they can irritate your lungs. 

1. Weigh out the first 5 ingredients into the pyrex jug or stainless bowl and place into/over the saucepan (double boiler method) to melt until liquid
2. Weigh the glycerine and xanthan gum into a small beaker, mix well and set aside
3. Weigh the fragrance/essential oil and microcare PHG into the small beaker and set aside
4. When the first mix has melted take off the heat and add the glycerine mixture – stir well! Let it cool down a little, when it has cooled but is still liquid add the essential oil mixture and stir well. If it starts to set just pop it back onto the heat briefly 
5. Pour into your chosen mould and leave it overnight to set. The next day pop it out of the mould and set aside to dry out for a week if you can, this will help it to last longer. 
6. To use wet the face then massage the bar in a circular motion around the face, wipe off with a warm flannel.

Double Boiler

Half fill a saucepan with water, bring to the boil and reduce to a gentle simmerPlace the ingredients into a pyrex jug or stainless-steel jug small enough to fit inside the saucepan and best if the handle goes over the outside of the pot. If using a bowl carefully place the bowl on top of the saucepan.