2. Rose Hand Gel

18ml glycerine
¼ tsp borax
18ml cornflour
300ml rosewater
3 drops rose essential oil
2 drops red food colouring

Place the glycerine in the top of a double boiler and heat gently. Add the borax, then stir in the cornflour a little at a time and beat into a smooth paste. Continue to heat and add the rosewater a little at a time, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes thick and creamy. Add the rose oil and food colouring, give the mixture a final beat and pour into a storage jar.