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Backyard Herbal Apothecary violet cream
Ashley Adamant

Violet Skin Cream

One of the most vital actions a woman can take for her health is to preform regular breast exams. Vigilance leads to early detection and treatment of lumps and other abnormalities. This violet breast cream is designed for everyday use. That’s right. I said every day. Applying this cream daily encourages familiarity with one’s own breasts and how they may change and feel different throughout each cycle.

Violet promotes good lymphatic health and is thought to dissolve cystic tissue over time, and the rich oils included in the cream nourish and increase resiliency in the skin. This cream can also be used to address hardened lymph nodes in the underarm, groin and along the neck for both women and men.

If no essential oils are included in this blend, it is safe for nursing mamas and babies. Since this cream contains some water but no chemical preservative agent, it should be stored in the refrigerator between uses.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp 6 g dried violet leaf and flower, divided
  • 8 oz 240 ml water
  • 2 tbsp 30 g coconut oil or oil of your choice
  • 1 tbsp 15 g cocoa butter
  • 1 tbsp 12 g emulsifying wax pastilles
  • 12 drops chamomile essential oil optional

Method
 

  1. Make a violet infusion by infusing 1 tablespoon (3 g) of dried violet in 8 ounces (240 ml) of water just off the boil. Infuse for 20 minutes, then strain. Set aside 3 to 5 tablespoons (45 to 75 ml) of this infusion for the purposes of this recipe.
  2. Using the double boiler method, infuse the coconut oil and cocoa butter with 1 tablespoon (3 g) of violet.
  3. Strain the infused oil through a fine-mesh sieve and return to the double boiler. Add the emulsifying wax and optional essential oil, and heat just until the wax is melted.
  4. Remove from the heat, and set aside. Meanwhile, adjust the temperature of the violet infusion to within about 10 degrees of the oils. In a small blender or with a handheld beater, slowly pour the reserved violet infusion into the oils to emulsify.
  5. Spoon or pipe into a 2-ounce (60-ml) container.

    Apply using a sweeping motion from the underarm, around each breast and up the chest wall, and/or on the underarm, groin and neck. Use generously and make a new batch every 2 weeks. Refrigerate between uses.