Dandelion and beeswax skin cream
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Pick dandelion flowers.
- 2Let them dry for 1 to 2 days.
- 3Once you have a jar full of dry dandelions, cover it with olive oil.
- 4Let it infuse for about 2 to 4 weeks in a warm spot, shaking it every few days.
- 5Strain the infused oil.
- 6Add about 1 oz of beeswax to 1 cup of infused dandelion oil.
- 7Melt the beeswax and oil slowly on a double boiler.
- 8Pour the mixture into jars and let it cool.
Ingredients
- dandelion flowers
- olive oil
- 1 oz beeswax
- 1 cup infused dandelion oil
Equipment
jardouble boiler
Tips
- Let dandelions dry for 1 to 2 days before infusing to prevent ruining the oil.
- Infuse the oil in a warm spot, shaking every few days.
- Melt beeswax slowly on a double boiler.
- Optional: Add essential oils.