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diy gardener’s hand cream

jars with cream, essential oils on marble background

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This is a hand cream that is perfect to use after a day outdoors especially after working in the garden. 

Ingredients

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  1. 1/2 cup unrefined shea butter
  2. 2 tablespoons beeswax pastilles
  3. 4 tablespoons sweet almond oil
  4. 20 drops Royal Hawaiian  Sandalwood essential oil
  5. 20 drops Frankincense 

Instructions

  • Set a small glass bowl that fits above a sauce pan filled with about an inch of water and bering to a simmer.
  • Add the shea butter, beeswax, and sweet almond oil to the bowl and melt slowly over low heat, continually stirring.
  • Once everything is melted, let cool for 5 minutes
  • Add in the essential oils and stir to combine
  • Pour into individual jars and let it harden completely. 

Notes

This hand cream really nourishes your hands, but is a bit too greasy to use everyday.