The quality beeswax I get typically comes in big chunks. Most of the time and especially when I’m making skin care, I only need a small amount. If you’ve ever tried to cut off a tiny section, you’ll know how tough it is to work with a chunk of beeswax. So, the first thing I […]
I don’t know if beeswax is like honey in that your immune system benefits from consuming local source. At any rate, my first choice for locating beeswax is locally. Usually, people who sell honey also have beeswax even if they don’t advertise it. Here in Austin, I picked up a nice cropped cone of beeswax […]
Well, it’s finally cold in Central Texas and our indoor temperature went from 80 degrees to 65 degrees F. With this subtle change, I thought it would be a good time to note that coconut oil has a melting point of about 77 degrees where it turns to liquid. So, my once creamy coconut oil […]
Coconut oil has antifungal and antimicrobial properties and is ideal for making diaper rash cream. Using less beeswax and an oil that’s saturated at room temperature, this recipe yields a smooth, pudding-like consistency. It is not as thick as the original diaper rash cream yet still plasters on easy. I still prefer to store in […]
First, I want to stress that my lotion-making 101 guideline is intended for home use. If you want to make and sell a skin care product, you must adhere to the regulations set forth by the location where you conduct your business. Short version on preservatives: Just like my home-cooked meals, I do not use […]
When I make lotion for our family, I definitely use the weight method (as opposed to volume). I also use coconut oil. It makes a wonderful moisturizer and also has many other health benefits besides in skin care.
My simple lotion recipe and instructions are a good place to start making skin care products. But if you want to go beyond the basics, you will need to have a good digital scale and a hand held electric mixer.
My daughter has had eczema since birth. I have never been able to pinpoint the root cause and I’m happy that she’s finally outgrowing it. Over the course of her past 17 months, we have tried many remedies, both natural and prescribed, with mixed results but one thing that has always worked for continuous relief […]
Short answer is no. But if you are going to use nano-sized/micronized/ultrafine zinc oxide commercial sunscreens, use the lotion or cream and not the spray kind. When nano-sized zinc oxide particles were first introduced in sunscreen, there were some concerns that these ultrafine particles would absorb into the skin causing more harm than good. These […]
