Beeswax is a natural byproduct of honey production. Female worker bees secrete the substance and use it to form the hexagon-shaped cells that hold the honey in the beehive. Beeswax is inert and by itself has no direct benefit to humans; however, when you combine it with active ingredients, it helps to preserve them in a protective, long-lasting film. By adding the right substances with beeswax, you can make a fragrant, luxurious cream that will keep your hands soft and looking young.
Step 1
Grate 2 oz. of beeswax with a cheese grater. Place the slivers in a double boiler and add 1 cup of sweet almond oil.
Step 2
Heat the beeswax and sweet almond oil in the double boiler over low heat until the wax melts. Keep the mixture warm, without allowing it to become too hot to touch.
Step 3
Pour 1 cup of water into a saucepan. Heat the water until it is as warm as the beeswax mixture. Do not allow it to boil.
Step 4
Place the warm water into the blender. Place the lid over the top, leaving a small opening. With the blender on high, gradually add the beeswax and oil. You should start to notice the mixture beginning to thicken.
Step 5
Add a 1/2 tsp. of vitamin E oil and a 1/2 tsp. of lavender essential oil while the blender is still running. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps keep your skin looking young. The lavender essential oil adds a fresh, clean scent to the hand cream. Some believe the scent of lavender reduces stress and relieves pain.
Step 6
Continue blending until the mixture has thickened to your liking. Turn the blender off and use a spatula to scrape the cream into metal tins or jars.
Things You'll Need
- 2 oz. beeswax
- Cheese grater
- Double boiler
- 1 cup sweet almond oil
- Saucepan
- Blender
- 1/2 tsp. vitamin E oil
- 1/2 tsp. lavender essential oil
- Spatula
- Metal tins or jars
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