This really is a lovely hand-cream which is so easy to make. Use it on your feet at night-time to soften your feet and help you sleep.
Just a note, lavender creams are naturally greyish-green. Add some purple food colouring to make it pretty
1 cup lavender flowers and leaves (English Lavender)
1 cup good quality aqueous cream
1 Tbsp Avocado or sweet almond oil
1 Tbsp Wheat germ oil or Honey
Or 1tsp Benzoic acid (preservatives)
Optional: Lavender food colouring
Put the lavender and the aqueous cream in a double boiler over a low heat. When the aqueous cream has melted simmer for 20 minutes.
Strain and add the Avocado oil plus the preservative that you are using.
Pour into a glass jar and use as often as you can