Hi Everyone, here's a recipe for Athlete's Foot Cream

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Athlete's foot, jock itch, ring worm. None of these are any fun, and they can be

quite painful if left untended. I have a great recipe for an Athlete's Foot

Cream, and I always have some on hand.

 

Creams are made by combining oils (or in the case of our forefathers, fat) and

water in an emulsion. This isn't like an ointment, because it will blend with

the skin and helps cool and sooth, while allowing the skin to breath and sweat.

The important thing to know about creams is that they degrade quickly and you

need to store them in dark containers in a cool place.

 

Equipment needed

Glass bowl

Sauce pan

Wine press or sieve

Muslin or cheese cloth

Butter knife or small rubber spatula

Dark glass or metal container to keep light out

 

Ingredients

1 oz garlic powder

1 oz ground clove (or substitute 1/2 oz clove oil)

1 ounce dried echinacea

1 ounce thyme

2 oz tea tree oil

3 oz emulsifying wax or allantoin (health food store or online)

2.5 oz glycerine (health food store or online)

1 1/3 cup water

 

<strong>Directions:</strong>

<em>Note: Before adding the herbs, grind them up in a coffee grinder or

blender.</em>

1. Melt the emulsifying wax or allantoin in a glass jar that is in the saucepan

(poor man's double boiler, heat water in the saucepan and set the glass bowl in

the saucepan to melt the wax.) After wax is melted, add the glycerin, water and

herb(s) while continually stirring until all ingredients are well mixed.

2. Turn down heat to simmer. Simmer for 3 hours.

3. Strain mixture through a wine press or sieve, using muslin or cheese cloth to

catch the particles.

4. Stir continuously until it cools and sets.

5. With the small knife or spatula, place the set cream into your container.

6. Tighten lids and label.

7. Store in refrigerator as soon as possible.

 

Thanks everyone!

 

Grandma. Feel free to email me for more recipes.