DIY Moisturizing Bug Block Bar Recipe
Equipment
- Double-boiler or a heat-safe glass bowl over a pot of simmering water
- Metal spoon or spatula avoid wooden utensils, as they absorb oils
- Molds, paper-lined muffin cups, or deodorant tubes
Ingredients
- 1 oz coconut oil
- 1 oz beeswax
- 1 oz shea butter
- 30 drops tea tree essential oil
- 10 drops geranium essential oil
- 10 drops citronella essential oil
Instructions
- In a double boiler, melt the coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax over low heat, stirring until fully liquefied.
- Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly (but not solidify).
- Stir in the essential oils, ensuring even distribution.
- Pour the mixture into molds, muffin cups, or deodorant tubes.
- Let the bars cool at room temperature until fully solidified.
- To use, rub the bar over exposed skin before heading outdoors.
