Un-Petroleum Jelly

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If you don't like Vaseline a.k.a. petroleum jelly for what ever reason, here is an alternative.  I have seen this recipe many times, but never really cared to make it until a friend started talking about purchasing it and of course Ms. DIY had to know the ingredients and figure out how to make it myself.  I stored it in a glass jar this time because it was what I had, but I will order some plastic tube bottles so that I can minimize hands in jar.

Un-petroleum jelly is supposed to be easily absorbed by skin (that's why I used Coconut Oil because it assist with skin absorbtion), unlike vaseline which coats the skin. 
Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Oil ( use any oil of choice)
• For this recipe I used 1/4 cup Coconut Oil and 1/4 cup Castor Oil
• 2 TBSP Vitamin E Oil
• 1 ounces beeswax (weight)

Recipe makes 4 ounces and is supposed to  last 6-8 months. 

If you find recipe to thick or vice versa increase/decrease beeswax or oil. 



Instructions:

1. Weigh out beeswax and place in double boiler
2. Add oil(s)
3. Stir oil(s) as beeswax melts
4. Pour oil mixture into sterile jar of choice
5. Stir as it cools and then let sit over night uncovered

Voila!!

Un-Petroleum Jelly Uses:

• lip balm/gloss ( add mica for color)
• sealing hair ends (won't coat hair like Vaseline/petroleum jelly)
• skin moisturizer (face and body)
• makeup remover
• See Vaseline post for more ideas
• Use in different recipes