Ideas instead of water

[Flutter]

So why do some recipes say to freeze a liquid before adding the lye? Is this just to lower the heat or something else?

 

[Britannic]

Yes, if the liquid is heat sensitive (milk, cream, etc.) and can spoil or discolour, freezing it will ensure the lye doesn't raise the temperature to scalding/scorching levels and ruin the water substitute.

 

[Dahila]

No aloe vera will not keep dark circles away but light oil and a few drops of Frankincense helps but use not more than half of percent in oil dilution