simplequietmodern

If your hands have taken a beating digging out from last weeks storm or you’re already getting the garden prepped for Spring I’ve got the perfect little DIY project for you. This soothing hand salve of beeswax and olive oil, personalized with your choice of beneficial essential oils, will help put the heal on with just a few ingredients.

I put the simplequietmodern spin on this recipe found on Food 52. For three 2 oz. jars I started with 1 cup general use olive oil, 1 oz. organic yellow beeswax and 21 drops total of peppermint, eucalyptus and wintergreen essential oils (equal amounts of each). Melt the beeswax into the olive oil in a double boiler until combined. Stir in the essential oils. Dip a cold spoon into the mixture to test the consistency.  Pour into small lidded jars. That’s it…done. And, you’ll have enough to give away.

My choice of essential oils not only smells great, but adds additional comfort to sore hands and joints if you work your hands hard like I do.

http://food52.com/blog/15239-the-diy-gift-that-dry-winter-hands-will-thank-you-for

photos: gp