How to Make Honey Hand Balm
Learn how to make honey hand balm with simple natural ingredients. This DIY balm soothes, softens, and heals dry, cracked hands — perfect for hardworking skin!
Equipment
- 1 small saucepan
- 1 Wide-mouth pint jar
- 1 immersion blender
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3.5 oz beeswax
- 1 1/2 tablespoons raw honey
- Essential oils of choice optional – lavender or tea tree are great
Instructions
- Melt coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil, and beeswax together in a double boiler made with a pint jar in a small pot of water (or carefully in the microwave).
- Cool slightly in the wide-mouth pint jar until the mixture starts turning opaque.
- Add honey (and optional essential oils).
- Blend with an immersion blender until creamy. (Scrape the mixture off the blender if it hardens on the sides.)
- Cover and store with a lid on.
Notes
This recipe is designed to be made right in the jar. From melting to blending to storing, everything happens in one container—so cleanup is easy. You can also portion the balm into smaller tins or jars for gifts.
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