DIY Homemade Natural Vaseline Tutorial
Using only 2 simple ingredients you can make your own petroleum jelly - without using crude oil by products. You only need a little beeswax and olive oil in the right proportions.
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- 1 double boiler (pot to melt wax) (optional)
Supplies
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 ounce beeswax (net weight)
Instructions
- This project is as easy as it gets - you simply need to melt the beeswax and combine with your oil. Begin with your beeswax - you can melt it in block form - but shaving the wax into small pieces or cutting it into smaller chunks makes melting faster. Of course, you can use purchased beeswax pellets too.
- Begin by setting up a double boiler. I have one I love for projects - it is dedicated to working with wax. Water in the bottom pot (saucepan) allows for safe melting of beeswax. Place prepared wax in the top pot.
- Heat gently on medium-low heat until all of the wax is melted into liquid form.
- Slowly pour olive oil into the melted beeswax. Stir to combine (I use a wooden skewer). If the cold oil thickens the beeswax, set the pan back on the hot water bath for a minute.
- Remove from heat. If you want to add any essential oils - now is the time. But, you don't need to. Pour the mixture into a warmed glass jar that has a lid. Leave to cool for at least an hour. Add lid and label to mark the jar.
Notes
Expert Notes
- It is not the safest way but some folks use the microwave to melt beeswax. If you do so - use short times and do not leave unattended.
- A bit of skin safe essential oil can be added but you don't have to do that. Plain is just fine.
- Prior to pouring the hot mixture into the glass jar - warm the jar with hot water.
- Once set, stir your homemade Vaseline to mix it up well and avoid a top crust.
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