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- Annie B. Bond
- August 14, 2003
- 1:05 pm
- 37 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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These all sound fabulous...great 4 the patio!
All are good ideas! Thank You
I go up and down in my water consumption. I try to drink 8 glasses.
This is a really nice article. A must try recipe!
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37 comments
+ add your ownThank you Annie, for Sharing this!
I don't like to use products from bees. I pity them.
Amazing I love this
Thank you.
Thank you :)
i've got to try this. since i've eliminated petroleum jelly from the house, i haven't found a good substitute.
Thank you Annie, for Sharing this!
Read the recipe Bonnie. Thanks Annie :)
I'd like to try this recipe. Are the ingredients measured or in weight?
Great, thanks!
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