Cleansing creams for troubled skin

First open the pores by laying several application of warm, wet washcloth over the face. Then smooth cleansing cream over face and remove gently with the washcloth. Use a fresh cloth every day to avoid spreading any infection that might cling to it.

Crème de Menthe Cleansing Cream

2 tbsp beeswax
3 tbsp petroleum jelly
3 oz mineral oil
2 tbsp witch hazel
2 tbsp crème de menthe extract
1/8 tsp borax

Melt beeswax and petroleum jelly. Warm oil and beat into wax mixture. Dissolve borax in slightly warmed witch hazel and extract. Pour slowly into first mixture, beating constantly. Beat until cool can creamy.

Herbal Cleansing Cream

1 tsp each sage, thyme, oregano
1 cup of water
4 tsp beeswax
4 tsp spermaceti
2 oz mineral oil
2 tbsp herb water
1/8 tsp borax

Boil the cup of water and steep herbs in it for 2 hours. Strain and set aside 3 tbsp of herbs water which you will use for the cream. (You can use the rest for a nice steam soup.) Melt beeswax and spermaceti over low heat. Warm mineral oil and beat into wax mixture. Dissolve borax in the 2 tbsp of warm herb water and pour slowly, beating constantly, into first mixture. Beat until cool and creamy. Makes 4 oz.

Medicated Cleansing Cream

3 tbsp petroleum jelly
1 tsp spermaceti
1 1/2 oz mineral oil
2 tbsp grated medicated soap
1 oz rose water
1 tbsp glycerin
1/8 tsp borax

Melt petroleum jelly, soap and spermaceti over low heat. (don’t worry if the soap doesn’t melt completely. It will blend when you mix it.) Warm mineral oil and glycerin together. Beat into first mixture. Dissolve borax in warm rose water and, pouring slowly, beat into mixture until cool and creamy. When using, wash face with warm water using the cream in place of soap. Makes 4 oz.

Carotene Cleansing Cream

3 tsp beeswax
2 oz mineral oil
1 tbsp witch hazel
1 tbsp fresh, strained carrot juice
1/8 tsp borax

Melt beeswax over low heat. Warm mineral oil and beat into wax. Heat carrot juice until just below boiling. Add witch hazel and dissolve borax in the warm mixture. Beat, pouring very slowly, into the wax and oil mixture until creamy and cool. Makes 4 oz. Refrigerate.

Petrol-Gel Cleansing Cream

1 jar petroleum jelly

Use as you would any fancy cream.

Simply Liquid Cleanser

1 bottle light mineral oil

Use as usual.