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These DIYs Made With Beeswax Are the Bee's Knees

Feb 12 2014 - 5:00am

Along with being used to make delicious honey, beeswax is a natural ingredient in many cosmetics and skin care products. You can find beeswax online or at your local craft or health food store for a small investment, which makes these DIYs that feature the ingredient so smart. Make your own personalized lotions, whip up pretty lip balm, or even craft homemade gifts that are so special.

Homemade Neosporin

Make ouchies better with this homemade Neosporin [1] that only contains natural ingredients, including beeswax.

Man Balm

Perfect for smoothing stray locks or healing dry hands, this DIY man balm [2] contains beeswax, coconut oil, and essential oils.

Rose Petal Lip Balm

Don't toss your roses! Use the petals for making homemade rose petal lip balm [3]. Along with being so pretty, the beeswax works together with coconut oil to soothe chapped lips.

Homemade Vaseline

Beeswax takes main stage alongside coconut oil in this DIY version of Vaseline [4].

Lotion Bars

Keep your hands nice and smooth with easy-to-make lotion bars [5] that also make a cute handmade gift.

Aftershave Lotion

Made with your man in mind, this soothing aftershave lotion [6] can be personalized with his favorite scent. But you might find you sneak a bit after shaving your legs!

Vapor Rub

Fight stuffy noses with this DIY vapor rub [7] that uses beeswax and essential oils to make colds better.

Sleep Salve

Tired of lying awake? Try making this sleep salve [8] that combines beeswax, coconut oil, and essential oils into a soothing combination.

Body Lotion

Instead of paying top dollar for moisturizers, make your own! This easy body lotion recipe [9] can be personalized with any scent, making it your new favorite beauty essential.


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