This rich, soothing balm will re-hydrate even the driest patches of skin. A friend for the hands, but there's no reason other spots can't become acquainted with this balm as well!

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INGREDIENTS

1-1/2 ounces jojoba oil
3 ounces shea butter
1-1/2 ounces bees wax beads
1/2 teaspoon lavender oil
1/4 teaspoon lemon oil

Glass wide-mouth jar with lid (such as a small canning jar), we used a wide-mouth half-pint (8 ounce) jar.

DIRECTIONS

In a pyrex measuring cup, combine jojoba, shea butter and beeswax. Set in a pan of simmering water (water should reach 1/4 of the way up the sides of the pyrex cup). Stir until wax is completely melted. Remove from heat and stir in lavender and lemon oils. Pour into jar and cool overnight.

Note: This recipe makes a firm balm. For a softer salve, add up to 2 more tablespoons of jojoba oil.

Makes about 6 ounces.