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- Annie B. Bond
- August 14, 2003
- 1:05 pm
- 29 comments
This easy-to-make, all-natural formula is a fabulous stand-in for petroleum jelly, but you can use it with confidence since it doesn’t do any of the harm associated with petroleum products.
You can use it to heal scrapes and rashes, protect and add a little gloss to your lips, and even dab some on finger and toenails to impart luster and moisturizing magic. This is a great multi-use formula. Find out how to make it here:
INGREDIENTS
2 ounces olive oil
1/2 ounce grated beeswax
12 drops grapefruit seed extract
1. In a double boiler over simmering water and medium heat, combine the olive oil and beeswax, and heat until the wax has melted.
2. Remove mixture from the heat and add the grapefruit seed extract.
3. Beat with a hand mixer until creamy.
Makes 1/4 cup. Store in a glass jar with a screw-top. This jelly will keep for a year.
Read more: Beauty, Holistic Beauty, Skin Care
Inspired by Better Basics for the Home, by Annie Berthold-Bond (Three Rivers Press, 1999).
Annie B. Bond
Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).
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+ add your ownI'd like to try this recipe. Are the ingredients measured or in weight?
Great, thanks!
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Thanks to Annie Bond for the article and Patricia Clements for her contribution and for mentioning Cetaphil Lotion for washing the face. I have used Cetaphil for several years and it is wonderful. I use it with a wet cloth to clean under my Persian cat's eyes, as well as to clean my skin.
Thank you for this article and I am going to make some olive oil non-petroleum jelly for my skin care and for the family and pets.I have grapefruit seed extract but will have to locate the beeswax.
thanks for the tip....this sounds like an easy to make alternative..thanks
Thank you, dear Annie for this excellent alternative!
Great idea ! thank you - I only use olive oil for my skin and it has an amazing effect !
great idea
Thanks, Annie!
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