INGREDIENTS

  • 1/8 teaspoon borax
  • 1/4 cup distilled water
  • 1/2 cup almond oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Dissolve the borax into the water in a measuring cup and set aside.
  2. Mix together the oil and beewax in the top of a water bath.
  3. Heat the oil-beeswax mixture over medium heat untilbeeswax is melted, stirring occasionally (8-10 minutes).
  4. When the wax is melted bring the water-borax mixture almost to a boil, either in a separate pan or in the microwave.
  5. Remove the oil-beeswax mix from the water bath and slowly add in the water-borax, stirring briskly. (Alternately, both mixtures can be put in a blender and whipped).
  6. Allow the lotion to cool completely.Stir in the almond extract, if using, if you would like more of an almond scent.The lotion will thicken as it cools.
  7. Store in a clean container with a lid.
  8. To use: massage a small amount into your skin.