The homemade hand cream with beeswax and olive oil is a natural and highly nourishing product, perfect for moisturizing and protecting the skin, especially during the colder months. The combination of beeswax and olive oil offers numerous benefits, making this cream a great alternative to commercial products. I discovered this recipe online and couldn’t resist trying it right away, with very satisfying results! The texture is pleasant and leaves the hands soft and well-hydrated, a true blessing for your daily hand care. The DIY hand cream is an excellent alternative to commercial creams, as it allows you to customize the formulation according to your needs. Some common ingredients to make a DIY hand cream are: olive oil, coconut oil, aloe vera, beeswax, glycerin, and honey. These natural ingredients have moisturizing, nourishing, and soothing properties for hand skin.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 2 Hours
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Bain-marie
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients needed to prepare hand ointment. It is important to thoroughly disinfect all tools with alcohol before starting. See here how to sterilize jars
- 0.46 oz beeswax (available at herbalist shops or online)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (or sweet almond oil or coconut oil)
- 2.5 tbsp water (distilled)
- A few drops essential oil (as preferred and if desired)
Tools
- Pot bain-marie
- Jars
- Hand Blender
Steps
Melt the Ingredients: In a double boiler, melt the olive oil and beeswax together. Stir until everything is completely melted and blended. In the same pot, heat the water.
In a double boiler, melt the olive oil and beeswax together. Stir until everything is completely melted and blended. In the same pot, heat the water.
Add the hot water to the mixture.
Mix everything well.
With the help of a hand blender, blend everything to create an emulsion.
Pour the mixture immediately into a disinfected glass jar; see HERE
Pour into a Container: Transfer the mixture into a clean glass jar and let it cool at room temperature until it solidifies.
Use: Apply a small amount of cream on your hands and massage until fully absorbed. It is particularly effective after washing your hands or before going to bed.
Storage Variants and Notes
Container: It is advisable to use a glass jar to store the cream to preserve the naturalness of the ingredients.
Temperature: Store the cream in a cool, dry place, away from heat sources. The ideal temperature is between 59 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit.
Duration: The cream can last up to six months. It is useful to label the jar with the preparation date.
Hand Cream Variants
Lavender Scented Hand Cream: Add a few drops of lavender essential oil for a relaxing effect and its antibacterial properties.
Nourishing Hand Cream with Jojoba Oil: Substitute sweet almond oil with jojoba oil, which is particularly beneficial for dry and sensitive skin.
Regenerating Hand Cream with Vitamin E: Add a teaspoon of vitamin E oil to enhance the antioxidant and regenerating properties of the cream.
Cocoa Hand Cream: Incorporate cocoa butter along with shea butter for an even richer and moisturizing cream, ideal for very dry hands.
