Hand cream

This is a softer product than lip balm, so it contains relatively less beeswax and coconut oil and more ordinary oil. The amount here is sufficient to fill 10 tins.

Ingredients

• 1 part Beeswax
• 3 parts Oil
• For example:
  • 90g Beeswax
  • 270g Oil
• 4g Vitamin E oil
• 6g Scented oil (optional)

​Method

• Place the beeswax in the bowl of the bain marie
• Bring the water to a boil and reduce to a simmer
• When the wax has melted add the infused oil, stirring occasionally with a metal spoon
• Remove the bowl from the water to reduce the temperature
• Add the Vitamin E
• Using the thermometer, when the temperature has dropped to 45C but before it sets, add the essential oil
• Pour into clean jars/tins before it sets
• Once it has set, you can add the lids
• Mark the containers with the contents and the date