Coconut Oil Hand Cream

 

Coconut Oil Hand Cream

Great for extra dry skin. Nice to rub on after washing dishes or digging in the yard.

Supplies needed:
5 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
1 1/2 tablespoon almond oil
15 drops lemon essential oil
15 drops lavender essential oil
1 – 2 tablespoons grated beeswax (less for softer cream, more for firmer cream)

Method:

Fill the bottom of a double boiler with water and bring to the boil. In the top, combine to beeswax, coconut oil and almond oil. Allow to melt and stir to combine. Add the essential oils and stir again.

Pour into container and allow to cool completely before closing.

Makes approximately 3 1/2 ounces.



Notes: I have successfully made this recipe without a double boiler and just used a heavy saucepan. It needs to be on very low heat.

When grating beeswax, be sure to use a grater you no longer need for cheese! The beeswax is next to impossible to wash off (I keep one that is especially for beeswax).

If you are unhappy with the consistency of the cream, re-melt and add more beeswax. If making in warmer weather, use extra beeswax, since the coconut oil liquefies when the temperature is above 76 degrees.
From: http://frugalgranola.com/2011/04/homemade-herbal-gifts-for-mom/