Vaseline is a very popular product based on petroleum jelly. People use it for various purposes, from moisturizing and nourishing the skin to treating chapped lips and growing thicker eyelashes.
Still, isn’t it better if you can make your own Vaseline at home and use all natural ingredients? In this way, you’ll know your product is 100% natural and free from any chemicals.
Luckily, you can do that and you’ll only need 4 ingredients to make it.
Homemade “Vaseline”
Ingredients:
- 1/8 cup of olive oil,
- A quarter cup of coconut oil,
- Peppermint or tea tree essential oil,
- Two tablespoons of beeswax.
Directions:
- Put the coconut oil and beeswax in a small sauce pan and warm them over low-medium heat.
- Once they are melted, remove them from heat and pour the olive oil.
- Whisk all the ingredients well until you get smooth texture.
- Keep whisking until the mixture is cooled down and you get a creamy texture.
- Take a jar or some dish to pour this mixture.
The best part is that this natural Vaseline will last between 9 and 12 months.
As you can see, all ingredients are skin-friendly and will provide you with a wide range of health benefits. For instance, coconut oil will moisturize your skin while providing it with strong antibacterial and anti-fungal properties.
Olive oil, on the other hand, is loaded with antioxidants which slow down the process of aging. Tea tree oil can help reduce skin inflammation and swelling thanks to its antibacterial and anti-fungal effects.
Last but not least, beeswax helps calm and soothe irritated skin.
Try this simple recipe and you’ll save a lot of money on skin care products!
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