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Lecithin is a wonderful ingredient to add to your culinary and body care recipes. It contains many beneficial properties, and is used as an emulsifier, thickener, stabilizer, mild preservative, moisturizer, and emollient.
Lecithin can be utilized in almost any recipe, and is commonly found in both food and cosmetic products. Cosmetically, it may be added to moisturizers, makeup, shampoos, conditioners, body washes, lip balms, and many other products. It is a great alternative to other emulsifying and stabilizing agents, some of which are derived from petrochemical sources.
For food use, lecithin is often found in chocolate, baked goods, salad dressing, and many other prepared foods. The organic is derived from soybeans, making it a much safer ingredient to use for our bodies.
Some people apply lecithin to the skin as a moisturizer. You will often see lecithin as a food additive. It is used to keep certain ingredients from separating out.
Liquid Lecithin is a thick viscous semi solid resembling molasses and it may become further liquefied using a double boiler, microwave oven, or you may place it in a pot of simmering water for 10-20 minutes. Lecithin is suitable for both food and cosmetic purposes. Organic Soy lecithin contains a natural mixture of triglycerides, phospholipids and glycolipids with a small amount of carbohydrates

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Organic Ingredients:100% Pure Lecithin
Botanical Name: Derived from Soy Beans (Glycine max)
Extraction: Gummed Soybeans
Color: Brown viscous
Aromatic Description: Heavy resembling oil fats
Lecithin is a fat that is essential in the cells of the body. It can be found in many foods, including soybeans and egg yolks. Lecithin is taken as a medicine and is also used in the manufacturing of medicines.
No solvents were used in the extraction of this organic liquid Lecithin. It is currently listed as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) as a multi purpose food additive. Stores well under most conditions but extremes in temperature may cause a loss in quality. Ideal storage conditions are no less than 40 degrees and no higher than 100 degrees.
Recipe/Process: Night Cream
Ingredients:
tsp lecithin
1 tbsp rosewater
2 tsps grated beeswax
3 tbsps olive oil
1 tbsp aloe vera gel
1 tbsp shea butter
Oil from 2 capsules of vitamin E
3 drops of lavender or chamomile essential oil
In a heat safe glass measuring cup, heat and melt the butter, beeswax and oil. This can be done in the microwave or over boiling water on low heat. Remove the mixture from the heat just before the beeswax has totally melted. Finish the melting process by mixing in the warm olive oil. Add in the vitamin E and stir well before also adding the lecithin. Stir well. In a separate small container mix the rosewater and aloe together. Slowly add this mixture to the main mixture. Continue to stir the combined mixture with a whisk. When the mixture has cooled add in the essential oil and stir. Pour or spoon mixture into clean jars and cover. Store in a cool, dark area. Use nightly.