DIY Soothing Winter Hand Balm for Dry & Cracked Hands 🌿✨ #naturalcosmetics #skincare #diy, by Cozy Baltic on YouTube. 1 min 11 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 11 s
- Time to do it
- 40 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Weigh a small batch on a kitchen scale: 13 g shea butter, 10 g calendula macerated oil, 6.5 g lanolin and 3 g beeswax. For a 100 g batch, use 40 g, 30 g, 20 g and 10 g.
Melt the beeswax in a double boiler over gentle heat. Keep the water simmering, not boiling hard, and stir so the wax melts evenly.
Take the bowl off the heat, add the shea butter and lanolin, then return it to gentle heat just until melted. Do not overheat the mixture.
Remove from the heat and pour in the calendula macerated oil. Stir continuously until the balm looks smooth and begins to thicken slightly.
Pour the balm into a clean, dry jar. Put the jar in the fridge for 30 minutes so it sets smoothly.
Wash your hands, pat them partly dry, then massage a small amount of balm into slightly damp skin. This helps lock in moisture.
For an intensive night treatment, apply a generous layer before bed. Wear cotton gloves if you want to protect your bedding.
Before going outside in cold weather, apply a thin layer 20 to 30 minutes ahead. Reapply after washing your hands if they feel dry.
Tips and common mistakes
Lanolin can irritate some skin, so patch test a small area before using the balm on your hands.
Keep water out of the jar and wipe the rim clean, because this is a water-free balm.
If the balm feels too hard, warm a little extra calendula oil into it. If it feels too soft, add a small amount of melted beeswax.
Questions
Can I use a different oil instead of calendula macerated oil?
Yes. A plain carrier oil such as olive or almond oil can replace it, but the balm will not have the calendula infusion.
How much balm does the small batch make?
The listed amounts make about 32.5 g, enough for one small jar. Multiply all weights by the same number to make more.
Where should I store the finished balm?
Keep it in a cool, dark place with the lid tight. Because it contains no water, it does not need a preservative.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
