Mother Earth News by by Kimberlee Bastien August/September 2019
Use this basic recipe and your favorite ingredients from the beehive to create a personalized hand salve that’s perfectly suited to your skin. Beeswax: I use 1 part beeswax to 4 parts oil. If you like a softer salve for your hands, add more oil. If you like a harder salve, use more wax. Experiment to determine the best consistency for your skin.
Add more oil to the mix for a softer hand salve, or more beeswax for a firmer final consistency.
Oils: Coconut oil is the latest darling of the beauty world, but I prefer extra-virgin olive oil because it doesn’t clog my pores, works wonders on dry skin, and is easily absorbed. I use a combination of olive and jojoba oils; the latter has natural anti-inflammatory properties. If you don’t like olive or jojoba oil, you can substitute coconut, sweet almond, avocado, or another favorite oil.
Honey: I add a dash of honey to my salve for its healing and antimicrobial properties.
Essential oils: Not only do essential oils smell amazing, but each has unique properties that can improve your skin. Since I’m prone to getting cuts and scrapes, I benefit from lavender’s healing properties. Other skin-friendly essential oils you could choose include calendula, geranium, patchouli, and sandalwood.
Directions:
Melt the wax and oil together on low heat, stirring continuously.
Once melted, remove from heat, add honey and essential oils, and stir until blended.
Pour mixture into a container of your choice to set.
And there you have it: an inexpensive, all-natural, ultra-moisturizing alternative to store-bought hand salve.
More:
https://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/diy-honey-hand-salve-zm0z1908zsta
