DIY... BEESWAX Cream for BURNS + cuts, chapped lips, heels, ulcers, skin & body care, cracked nipples.
Make your own natural cream and use it for:
Burns caused by fire, heat, electricity and radiotherapy treatment (neck area from thyroid cancer)
Cuts, chapped lips, heels, complicated dermatoses, ulcers, skin care, skin hydration, skin infections.
Cracked Nipples. The original recipe (see below) is also excellent for cracked nipples, especially for mothers nursing their babies as you don't need to rinse/remove any cream residue from your nipples before breastfeeding your baby - cause its a natural product!!! beeswax + olive oil).
PROPERTIES:
- Antiseptic, Anti-inflammatory, Antifungal, Soothing, Sedative, Moisturizing, Softening properties. It Can be applied to the whole body without limitation.
ORIGINAL RECIPE - INSTRUCTIONS
Mixing ratio is 1:5 (1x beeswax : 5x oil) For the sake of example we'll be using the tablespoon as the measuring unit. You could also change this for a unit of your choice being grams, ml, etc.
1 tablespoon beeswax (in solid form, grated. Not melted)
5 tablespoon olive oil
If you choose to also add Honey to the original recipe, add 1 Honey and only 4 Olive Oil.
Note: 1 tablespoon is 20 ml or 20 gram.
Beeswax
Use a cheese grater or knife and cut into small flakes to measure. Once measured, place in glass bowl and melt it using a bain marie (or pot) with hot water.
Olive Oil
(Once the wax is melted) Add the olive oil and stir until it's homogenised.
Honey
If you chose to also add Honey to the recipe, please add it after the Olive Oil.
Remove the mixture from the bain marie and put it in a sterilised jar. Let it cool down until solidified and ready to use.
Pay attention to the mixing ratio (dosage).
If you put more oil you will get an ointment with a finer texture, but will leave intense grease on your skin.
If you put more beeswax, it will become very thick and won't apply easily.
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LIFE SPAN :
About 3-6 months in sterilised & dark jar, stored in cool shady place.
COST OF MAKING IT :
You can find this cream ready made between 5-15€ for a 40 ml jar (unknown quality).
You can make it at home (and know what you've put into it) for less than 1 €.
RAW MATERIALS :
Beeswax._
I would recommend you find the beeswax from a trusted beekeeper.
The one in stores (normally packed in granule form or wax-drops) might not be pure beeswax and contain paraffin.
Pure beeswax smells like honey, when rubbed gets softer and when burned it does not produce black smoke or smell.
Paraffin is harder, does not get as soft when rubbed and produces darker smoke and smells when burned.
Olive Oil._
Always use an Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Cold pressed (from a grower if possible)
Honey._
Always use Real, Organic and Natural honey.
- read: How to pick TRUE HONEY @ https://steemit.com/honey/@real.news/health-honey-how-to-pick-true-or-fake-honey
CREAM VARIATIONS :
(note: measures are in Tablespoon)
1 Beeswax
4 Olive Oil
1 St John's Wort oil
1 Beeswax
4 Olive Oil
1 Calendula essential oil
1 Beeswax
3 Olive Oil
1 St John's Wort
1 Calendula essential oil
Bee Propolis: You can also add to any recipe 1/4 of a TEAspoon Bee Propolis (Raw/Unprocessed).
Other BEESWAX balms
ANTISEPTIC BALM
Ingredients: (1 tablespoon is 20 ml or 20 gram)
60ml or 2oz Beeswax
90ml or 3oz Almond Oil
30ml or 1oz Jojoba Oil
1ml or 20 drops, Wheat germ Oil (wheat kernel germ) 1ml
1ml or 20 drops, Myrrh Essential Oil
1ml or 20 drops, Tea Tree Essential Oil
VASELINE
30ml or 1 oz beeswax
230ml (1/2 cup) baby oil
INSTRUCTIONS :
Melt the beeswax in a glass bowl using a bain marie.
Stir in the baby oil.
Remove the mixture from the bain marie and stir until cooler.
Put it in a sterilised jar.
Let it cool down until solidified and ready to use.
Always take advise from your physician or herbalist, before taking herbs and supplements.
Disclaimer
The information presented here is for informational and educational purposes only. It should not be interpreted as a substitute for diagnosis and treatment by a health care professional. We do not presume to give medical advice.
Anyone wishing to use this information should share it with their health care professional prior to starting any treatment, therapy, or drug program. It is your responsibility to discuss any remedy with your health care professional prior to using it as it may harm rather than benefit you.
Some medical doctors may not be acquainted with alternative remedies and natural healing methods. Share this information with them so they may learn, too, or find a practitioner who is familiar with them.
I love using All Natural ingredients for things on my body. Nice post!
You are welcome.
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