08/12/2026
Why is it called cold cream if you make it warm?
The “cold” refers to the cooling sensation it leaves on the skin as some of the water in the cream evaporates.
Here’s a small version based on the traditional Galenic cold cream:
• 30 ml sweet almond oil
• 3.75 g beeswax
• 12.5 ml rose water
• 1–2 drops Geranium essential oil
Melt the beeswax into the almond oil over gentle heat. Warm the rose water separately, then add it to the oil and beeswax mixture little by little, whisking continuously.
Finally, stir in the Geranium essential oil, transfer the cream to a clean container, and let it set.
A simple recipe built around one of skincare’s oldest ideas: oil, beeswax and water brought together into a rich cream.