Rose Water Cold Cream {Borax-free recipe from 1867}

[@nicolapicola4502]

I just made this recipe ... oh my goodness... absolutely fragrant, creamy, deliciousness ... I doubt I'll ever go back to store bought lotion again! Thank you 😊 💓

[@vintagelife5195]

Thank you for doing these vids. I was at a tipping point last couple of diy products you made. Now Im sure of it. We are going to start making our own products at home soon!

[@ashleygibson2342]

It amazing all the things they used to use spermaceti oil for.

[@____Ann____]

I haven't tried this recipe. But if your water has the same temperature as your oils/wax it is easier to mix. In theory you need to warm them up in separate containers in the same water bath but I sometimes put them together in the same container. When you add cold rose water your wax will harden. That is why you need to add water slowly. But if your water has the same temperature it can get whipped all together.

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

Hmm, that's interesting. I've tried recipes that warm the rose water but they haven't really come out as smooth as with this method. That may have been more to do with the recipe than the method though. One day when I have time to kill I will have to experiment and compare :)

[@____Ann____]

@@TheLongHairedFlapper I've only tried it with water, not rose water, nor this recipe. But it worked really well.

[@chloerae1308]

I love these videos! Please keep them coming!

[@streetofdreams4538]

Another work of art! I love how you edit your videos. 😍

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

Thanks :)

[@amber7253]

Ohh cold cream... I think I'll like this !!!!

[@millaray6220]

Does this cold cream work as a moisturizer or facial cleanser? Does it need rinsing? Is it suitable for making that lotion you made in the summer skin care video?

[@mslaurateague]

This is a nice, smooth formula, but it turns out more Iike a lotion, not a whipped cold cream like Pond’s. I did not even use all the liquid. Should more wax be added if I desire a thicker consistency?

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

Yes, if you want a firmed texture then adding more wax should help to thicken it.

[@Support4MySingers]

Any chance you could tell us the amounts using teaspoons and tablespoons? Grams has me needing to use google as I’m bad with math!

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

Unfortunately it's not a straight conversion as grams is a measurement of weight and tsp/tbsp are a volume measurement. I usually just use a kitchen scale to weigh out my ingredients before I start. It's a bit more work but it's much more accurate (especially when it come to the beeswax) and tends to give better results. Hope that helps!

[@ΤΑΝΙΑΚΡΑΠΗ]

I make this cream and it is wonderful 😍

[@suhailashamieh5441]

how long it stay well and how we know the expect of expiery date should we keep it in friedge how long?

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

How long a product lasts depends on a number of factors (including how fresh the ingredients were, temperature of your fridge, how clean the tools were when making, etc), so it's extremely difficult to give an exact number. Mine typically last a month or so if stored in the fridge without a preservative, 1 to 2 weeks if left on a countertop without a preservative (I live in a fairly cold climate), or 1 to 2 years on the countertop if I add a preservative like Optiphen Plus (which is what I typically use now. This video is from a few years ago so I may not have used it for this recipe).

[@lenorebjork2763]

Thanks! I've been looking for something like this!💜

[@tumentemagica528]

amazing!!!!

[@dannygame8955]

Lovely video n nice background music btw whenever u make thus cream just keep in mind tht oil n water should b of same amount or else it won't be form into ur desire texture!!

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

It rather depends on the texture you are after I suppose. They aren't quite equal in this recipe but I adore the feel of this product.

[@tumentemagica528]

Qué delicadeza de video , muy nostálgico

[@doro8856]

Another great video and idea. Thank you.

[@AmandaLima-nc3xk]

Hi there! thank you for sharing this nice recipe. Do you think I can use it on my combination skin?

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

Some people with oily or combination skin find almond oil too heavy, but I have combination skin and find almond oil works quite well for me. I think it really depends on the person and the only way to know for sure is to experiment. If you find it too heavy, replacing the almond oil with a lighter oil (such a grapeseed oil) might work better. Hope that helped! :)

[@srta.catrinabrowningyguerr6946]

Would cold cream affect someone's face who has acne? Just curious. I would like to make this myself. Also, can I replace the sweet almond oil with a different oil? I'm allergic to almonds.

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

You can replace the almond oil with pretty much any liquid oil (grapeseed oil is a good choice for the face). In terms of acne, it will very much depend on your skin. This cold cream is a lighter one (as far as cold creams go), and I've never had problems with using it on my acne-prone skin if that helps.

[@srta.catrinabrowningyguerr6946]

@@TheLongHairedFlapper Thank you! This helps a lot.

[@rosalyngrau9356]

From what I've read about it, Jojoba oil is well recommended no matter your skin type. Well, whether it's oily, dry, or with acne, this oil creates balance. I would use it in all my creams. Is a good oil for acne and sensitive skin. Almond oil is for all skin types. So this cream looks amazing. It must be really good. You have to try it. I am going to try it.

[@srta.catrinabrowningyguerr6946]

@@rosalyngrau9356 Okay. Thank you so much for the info! I should try it some time! 😊

[@kerendn]

I finally got around to making this cream. I was surprised at how easy it was to mix the oil/wax and water together. The resulting cream though feels too oily to me 🙁

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

Aw, sorry to hear you didn't care for the texture. Historical creams do tend to have a much higher oil content than modern products (which usually contain more water and thickeners), so they do take a bit of getting used to.

[@kerendn]

@@TheLongHairedFlapper I will try again with more water and maybe different oils. I forgot to mention I substituted beeswax with candelilla wax and I used a scale that may not have been super accurate. It's a great recipe nevertheless. Mind blown that it stays mixed and doesn't come apart (oil/water).

[@ImNotCallingYouALiar]

Keren Duchan You might already know this, but if you don’t, just want to say that Candelilla wax is much harder than beeswax. So, when using this recipe you want to use half of the recommended amount for the wax.

[@EspadasYCopas]

@@kerendn candelilla is harder but less oily. cold creams are oily.

[@travelingismypassionh7486]

How much of the perservative do I have to add for this receipt? Very good cream!

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

It varies a bit depending on what brand you are using. The one I usually use is around 1% by weight. (I typically weigh the final skin cream, multiply the number I get by 0.01, and then add that amount of preservative. ) A different preservative might require more or less, but it should say on the bottle what percentage needs to be used.

[@HaruOzawa]

The water always separates from my oil solution even if I beat it quickly. Am I adding too quickly? :(

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

If it isn't coming together while beating, you are likely adding it in too quickly. I add it in very, very slowly and beat it well in between. I find adding it in very slowly is the key to it mixing properly. Some people find warming the rose water also helps with the emulsification.

[@HaruOzawa]

@@TheLongHairedFlapper I'll try that! Thanks :)

[@venusianclownshoes8588]

Could you make a video on how to make a historical face cleanser? :)

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

I haven't come across a recipe I like as of yet, but I will add it to the request list :)

[@venusianclownshoes8588]

@@TheLongHairedFlapper :D

[@nazifaafroze1223]

Does the cream n water separate after some time?

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

Emulsifier-free creams like this do have a tendency to be unstable but I've been very pleased how mine have held up. I've done a couple batches and neither separated before the cream was used up. If you do have problems with separation after a while, the cold cream can be scooped out and re-whipped with some electric beaters to return it to its original texture. But as I said, I haven't found that necessary.

[@nazifaafroze1223]

Cool. Thanx for the reply 😍

[@turtleface25]

Can you add honey as a preservative?

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

I've already replied to your question on a different video, but here it is again for anyone else reading the comments: Honey doesn't typically work well to preserve skin creams due to the concentration of the honey vs the water content of the skin cream (i.e. too much water, not enough honey). You can make some skin care products and go preservative free when using honey but not usually cold creams. If you don't want to use a preservative, keeping cold cream in the fridge should help it last about a month or so.

[@turtleface25]

@@TheLongHairedFlapper ah ok thanks

[@ZSMVids]

I love this music, what song is it?

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

I can't recall the exact track. It's from Epidemic Sound.

[@ZSMVids]

@@TheLongHairedFlapper it's okay, its called Under My Oak Tree by Johannes Bornlof if anyone was wondering.

[@ellbell675]

how much preservative would you need to add to this recipe?

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

It depends a bit on what brand you are using. Most are about a 1% usage rate, so you would weigh your final cream, then multiply the weight by 0.01 to get the weight of preservative to add. Usually it works out to just a couple drops, but you really do need to do it by weight to make sure you add the correct amount (too much might be irritating to the skin, and too little won't be effective).

[@beautrice1202]

I wouldn't add any preservative. A coldcream is a water-in-oil-emulsion. That means that around each water molecule some oil molecules are forming a group. Preservatives protect water from being contaminated with bacteria (and some protect from mold as well). There is no point in protecting the water in this cream when it is already protected by a layer of oil. In this product the water is fine, but the oils tend to go rancid after three months. If you add vitamin E you can extend it to four months. To get this long shelf life you must disinfect everything that comes in contact with the cream with rubbing alcohol. And you should warm the rose water so that it will form an emulsion easier. Then you can stir it with only one of the blender sticks, which will cause less air bubbles in the finished product. This will slow down oxidation.

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

@@beautrice1202 I'd be cautious of using that rational in this case. As there is no emulsifier (borax, emulsifying wax, etc), this isn't a "true emulsion" and without either preservative or refrigeration it will go moldy. Even if you sterilize everything before hand, you are introducing bacteria every time you scoop some product out of the jar or expose it to air. And trust me, even a true emulsified cold cream can go moldy without proper storage or preservation (I've had it happen a number of times). As for the oils, unless you are using old oils, both almond oil and jojoba oils have a shelf life of one to two years.

[@AnaMaria-wh9ow]

We need to put in the recipe a preservative?

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

One wasn't included in the original recipe, however any product with water in it is a breeding ground for bacteria, mold, etc. I'd recommend adding one if you want to be able to keep it on a counter-top for more than a week or two, but I've also had good luck with omitting it and just keeping the cold cream in the fridge to prolong it's shelf-life. As long as you use it within a month it's usually ok (obviously if it starts to smell off or look weird, toss it and make a new batch). If you choose to add a preservative, the exact amount will vary depending on the brand (it should say on the label). I personally prefer Optiphen Plus, as it's paraben and formaldehyde free .

[@AnaMaria-wh9ow]

@@TheLongHairedFlapper thank you!💕

[@صفاءالرياطي-ت8ع]

بالانجليزي ولا فاهمين شي

[@rajulmehta2412]

Mam oil n water never mix wdout emlsifing wax or borex.. Bcz wax is ligher in w8 it always come up frm water..

[@rajulmehta2412]

Wdout preservative wt is selflife ??

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

If mixed properly, the oils and water do remain emulsified. I'm made many skin creams this way and none have separated. Cold creams were successfully made from hundreds of years before the addition of borax or emulsifying wax.

[@TheLongHairedFlapper]

Shelf-life is hard to give a clear estimate on without a preservative, as it depends on many factors (such as how clean your utensils were, what your climate is like, what bacteria was floating in the air that day, etc). Without a preservative, my skin creams typically last 2 weeks if left at room temp. or over a month if stored in the fridge. But as I said, this will vary quite a bit. Most preservatives will make the cream shelf-stable for a year or more.

[@rajulmehta2412]

@@TheLongHairedFlapper I wl try.. I hv all ingradients .. I alrdy makes few natural product . Thnx 4 rply

[@victoriar942]

I have everything but the oils:(((

[@dean7504]

Just use olive oil, i did it and it's super silky 😳 still a bit green/beige tinted the cream but that's how you see it's good oil. I just used beeswax, olive oil and rose water and nothing else to simplify and also, because everyone here has olive oil in their kitchen :DDD

[@victoriar942]

no u thank you:))