Homemade is
one of my true passions. I love making and creating. It gives me a sense of
accomplishment, a sense of “I really did that!” I really can do that. I don’t
know about you but I really love that feeling. Even if no one ever saw or uses
anything I make, I still am excited and feel accomplished that I created
something.
Sometimes as
mothers, wives, home makers, chef’s, menders, defenders of all that is right in
your children’s world, chauffer’s, maid, laundress and pretty much jack of all
trades, and it’s a 24/365 a year career, we forget to treat ourselves to a
hobby.
I am talking
about a bonified only to do something that is for you, hobby. For me,
researching and creating things for my family is mine. Making clothing for my
children, making soaps and crafts. All of this is my hobby. Learning to do new
things is like a much need fix of fresh ocean air for this busy mama.
Making the
time, is a real mind warping conundrum sometimes. I don’t always get to do it
every day or even once a week. When I do, it’s like an amazing rush of
amazement and content ness.
Now I am not
saying by any means that I am not fulfilled completely by my husband or
children. But if you’re a mama you can on some level understand what I am
talking about.
I have
extremely sensitive skin. Most moisturizers burn, itch, or make my skin red and
blotchy. When I am pregnant this is magnified and my apprehension for
chemically laden products is heightened. Thus, my search for a bar or lotion I
could make myself with ease and not needing a bunch of ingredients (some or all
I cannot pronounce). Lol!
I happened
upon www.frugallysustainable.com and saw her recipe for the bars.
Although as you will see in the recipe of my I omitted all but bare minimal of
ingredients. I only had four ingredients on hand so I used what I had. I have
to say with my eczema and sensitivity I am in love and will never go back to
traditional moisturizers again. Although I will share with you what I will do
differently next time around!
Recipe
ÿ1 ½ cup bees wax
ÿ2 cups Extra Virgin Coconut oil
ÿ1/3 cup dried dandelion leaf
ÿ½ cup dried chamomile flowers
You will need:
ÿa two quart slow cooker (using for this purpose only always)
ÿmeasuring cup
ÿplastic stirring spoon
ÿmolds for your bars
1.
place coconut oil, dandelion leaf,
and the chamomile flowers into the slow cooker
2.
infuse for 1 hour on high (make sure
you are frequently stirring and watching it)
3.
once the oil and the flowers are
melted but it on low for 1 hour
4.
switch to warm and leave overnight
5.
in the morning switch to high and add
your bees wax.
6.
This is extremely important that you
are watching it closely, bees wax can catch fire if to hot
7.
When all bees wax is melted pour into
your molds
8.
Let sit on counter for one hour then
move into fridge until completely set
9.
To use rub between hands and the heat
from your body will melt the bar enough for you to distribute evenly onto your
skin.
The reason I used Dandelion Leaf is
because of the healing properties specifically for psoriasis, eczema, dry skin
and dry scalp. The reason I used Chamomile flowers is because it to has the
healing properties and a natural pain reliever.
Now, although I love these bars and
that my skin is soo soft now. It is June and in our neck of the woods starting
to get warm and dry. Which means cracking and bleeding usually already for my
poor hands. I have not cracked or bled yet. I am so in love with my bars.
This is what I would change with my
next batch;
Firstly, I would strain out all my
flowers prior to adding the bees wax. The reason for this is that when applying
the bar to my hands the flowers are extremely tough and ouchy.
Secondly, I would add vitamin e pure
essential oil to the mixture just before pouring into the mold. The reason for
this is to add to the healing and strengthening of the elasticity and immunity
in my skin.
Lastly, I would use square or
rectangle molds instead of pretty molds for myself so that it is easier.
Although, I would still use my pretty molds for giveaways!
Overall, I am completely in love with
making this for myself and for others! So this recipe was a complete success!
I have to say that when researching
on the internet, I found the frugally sustainable website (I am in no way being
paid or anything and all is my own opinion) is extremely helpful. The author
gives step by step instructions, recipes and for those who do not have time to
make it on their own, she sells her products as well.
Praying that this post was
encouraging, and that you can take something new learned!
Praying that you have a spaztastic
day!
Stacey Homemaker
(purchased our bees wax from, amazing quality)
(where I purchased my extra virgin coconut oil)
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