I take a lot of leftovers to work. Normally I use plastic containers or plastic bags to carry them. However, the convenience this gives me comes with the cost of buying the containers. Additionally, I have concerns over BPA and other chemicals in the plastic. While neither of these concerns alone are great enough […]
Tag: beeswax
Beeswax for Dirty Hands
When I garden or work with my hands I tend to end up with dry hands – I have all sorts of beeswax based salves, but preventing is better than treating, at least in my opinion. So I wanted to show you how to use beeswax for dirty hands to keep them clean. I have […]
How to Make Homemade Diaper Rash Cream
Today’s post is more baby medicine. Not only is this Homemade Diaper Rash Cream a great ointment for diaper rash it can be also used as a full body cream as well as healing ointment. All ingredients promote healing and healthy skin. coconut oil – antiviral, antifungal, anti-yeast olive oil – antibacterial, antioxidant shea […]
How to Make the Perfect Homemade Lip Balm
I started beekeeping for two reasons. I wanted honey to make mead, and I wanted beeswax. Beeswax has hundreds of uses, and one of those uses is cosmetics. Now, homemade lip balm isn’t the main use for my beeswax, but when I do make some, it is in high demand because handmade beeswax lip […]
How to Make Beeswax Votive Candles
When I got into beekeeping I wanted the wax as much as I wanted the honey. Beeswax can be used for hundreds if not thousands of things. It is great bullet lube, helps hold bow strings together, has medical and cosmetic uses, and makes a great additive to woodworking varnish. But one of the […]