Homemade Hand Cream for Winter
A rich, moisturizing hand cream for those drying winter days. Whips up in just a few minutes!
Equipment
- Electric Mixer
- microwavable bowl
Ingredients
- 3 ounces coconut oil
- 1.75 ounces mango butter
- 1 ounce olive oil
- 0. 125 ounces beeswax
Optional
- fragrance oil or essential oil
Instructions
- Melt solids. Melt the oil, butter, and beeswax in a double boiler set over low heat.
- Add liquids. Remove from the heat and add the fragrance oil and essential oil, if using. Add the olive oil. Stir well until fully combined.
- Cool. Set on the counter to cool at room temperature until solidified, at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Whip. Whip until white fluffy using electric mixer, about ten minutes. If consistency does not change after whipping, place the oils in the fridge for 15 minutes and try again.
- Store. Store in clean container at room temperature. May melt if stored above 80 degrees.
Video
Notes
If you don't have a double boiler, just use a glass on stainless bowl set over a pan with one inch of water.
If your house is very warm, you can store this in the fridge.
If you just want a moisturizing balm, there is no need to whip. Simply melt, mix, and store!
Servings: 1 half pint