DIY Beeswax Lotion
Soothe your skin and calm your senses with this DIY beeswax lotion! Made with only five, all-natural ingredients, this creamy homemade lotion recipe nourishes your skin and your senses with the calming aroma of vanilla and nutmeg.
Yield: 1 cup
Cost: $1
Equipment
Materials
- ½ cup carrier oil of choice I like to use jojoba oil
- ¼ cup yellow or white beeswax pellets or grated beeswax
- ¼ cup coconut oil refined or unrefined
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- In a double boiler over medium heat, add the carrier oil, beeswax, and coconut oil.
- Stir until melted, about 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, then add the vanilla and nutmeg. Stir well.
- Carefully pour the liquid into the heat-safe container(s) of your choice.
- As the lotion cools and solidifies, stir once in a while until the lotion is fully set, about one hour. This helps ensure a creamy texture.
- Keep the lotion stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to one year.
Notes
This is a versatile recipe. Feel free to swap the vanilla and nutmeg for a favorite essential oil, spice or plant powder.
