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Beeswax makes fantastic, natural cosmetics — which, in turn, make treasured gifts. The process is surprisingly easy, and the ingredients readily available — beeswax from a beekeeper; food-grade oil from the grocery store (extra virgin olive oil works well); and essential oils from the health food store.
For making Beeswax Lip Balm, you can use any good quality food-grade oil, but sweet Almond Oil or Extra Virgin Olive Oil work best. You can add any edible essential oil to the lip balm, but this recipe calls for peppermint.
Ingredients:
1 part beeswax by dry weight (for example, 1 ounce of beeswax by weight)
4 parts food grade oil by liquid volume (for example, 4 ounces of oil by volume)
A few drops of peppermint oil
In the top of a double boiler, melt the beeswax and oil over medium heat. Stir continuously with a wire whisk until wax has completely melted. Remove from the heat and add a few drops of peppermint oil. Continue stirring as the mixture cools and thickens. Before it completely cools and sets, pour the warm mixture into small containers. Let the balm cool completely before placing the lids on the containers.
Beeswax Hand Cream is smooth, creamy and not too oily. This hand cream works better than anything you can buy commercially.
Ingredients:
1 part beeswax by dry weight (for example, 1 ounce of beeswax by weight)
6 parts olive oil by liquid volume (for example, 6 ounces of oil by liquid volume)
A few drops of essential oil (such as Lavender, Chamomile, Rose or Lemon Verbena). You may add any essential oil or leave it out entirely to enjoy the natural sweet scent of the beeswax.
In the top of a double boiler, melt the beeswax and oil over medium heat. Stir continuously with a wire whisk until the wax has completely melted. Remove from the heat and add a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Continue stirring as the mixture cools and thickens. Before it completely cools and "sets," pour the warm mixture into small containers. Let the cream cool completely before placing the lids on the jars.
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