Chamomile & Elder Flower Hand Gel

Name: Chamomile & Elder Flower Hand Gel
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Mineral or filtered water; 2 Tbsp Dried chamomile flowers; 2 Tbsp Dried elder flowers; 3 Tbsp Glycerin; 3 Tbsp Arrowroot powder

April 6, 2020 Other Contributors

About

This recipe is great for the hands and comes from the Monterey Bay Spice Company.

Ingredients

Mineral or filtered water		1/2 cup
Dried chamomile flowers		2 Tbsp
Dried elder flowers		2 Tbsp
Glycerin		3 Tbsp
Arrowroot powder		3 Tbsp

Directions

Heat the water until just boiling. Remove from heat and add the herbs. Cover and allow to steep for 30 minutes.
Using a double boiler, gently heat the glycerin. Remove from heat and immediately add the arrowroot. Stir to blend well.
Strain the herb and water mixture and discard flowers. Slowly add the strained liquid to the glycerin and arrowroot mixture. Stir until the mixture begins to gel. Scoop into clean glass jars and cover.