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LLEN'S
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B
UTTER
This simple recipe is from Ellen Harnish, half of the Beeology Cosmetic and Soap com-
pany team. Ellen is the marketing arm, producing labels, packaging, and finding outlets.
She also makes lotions and creams and is an encaustic painter, using the beeswax and
honey produced by the production half of Beeology, Dave Duncan. He is the beekeeper,
candle-making, and soap-making part of the business.
This makes a rich, hand butter for nighttime use. Apply just before bedtime for softer
hands in the morning.
Ellen's Hand Butter
½ cup (112 g) cocoa butter
½ cup (112 g) beeswax (Use cappings wax, or the lightest-color wax you have.)
4 tablespoons (60 ml) avocado oil ½ teaspoon fragrance or essential oil
Melt all the ingredients except the fragrance in a 2-quart (21) stainless steel pan.
Stir constantly until the beeswax (the last to melt) is melted and completely blen-
ded with the other ingredients. Do not heat to more than 120ºF (49ºC); use a candy
thermometer to monitor. Add the fragrance (this so it doesn't volatilize before
pouring and you lose the aroma). Pour into decorative containers and allow to cool.
This easy-to-make hand cream for everyday use will protect and soothe your hands after
the rigors of home and garden tasks.
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