Herbal Moisturizer

Ayurveda, surely is a lifestyle.

Today I made moisturizer. It was such an event. 


First the herbs were boiled down into a thick decoction. Then strained. 


I added the mixture to melted coconut oil and ghee, which I had made earlier.


Hours later the whole pot had boiled down sufficiently, only the infused oil remained.


I changed pots and added the wax which I had shaved. I whisked this mixture.


Taking it off the stove I again changed to a cool clean pot. I continued whisking.


When I finally saw the mixture thickening I transfered it to the two clean jars and added an essential oil blend. I continued to stir for some time after and only placed the lid on when the moisturizer was cool to prevent the build-up of humidity and resulting spoilage.


Ayurveda for me is a lifestyle.


It takes time in the kitchen. But I don't run to the store to buy much any more. And there are less things to recycle or dispose of. Less Garbage.


That may not be Ayurveda according to any textbook. But that is Ayurveda to me.