My grandmother's secrets

Soothe and smooth your skin with this gentle cream.

I found this recipe not easy due its components, but maybe it will be useful for you.

4 ounces butter
2 tablespoons dried (or fresh) calendula flowers
800 IU vitamin E oil
3 drops rose otto essential oil
30 drops lavender essential oil
10 drops tincture of benzoin, optional (as a natural preservative)

Melt butter in the top of a double boiler; add calendula flowers and heat on medium setting for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour mixture through a strainer to remove calendula flowers. Add essential oils and vitamin E oil. Pour into jar (best if the cream fills the jar); once mixture is cool, close with lid.