Honey Coconut Body Wash Recipe Keeping Backyard Bees

By Jessica Ress

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Make this natural moisturizing body wash for a relaxing home spa day.

Moisture from coconut oil, invigorating antibacterial properties from honey, and a tangy touch of citrus make this body wash unique. You will have a home spa day with every shower when you use this honey-sweet, sunshine scented moisturizing body wash.

Honey Coconut Body Wash Recipe

1/2 cup extra-virgin coconut oil
1/2 cup raw honey
20 drops sweet orange essential oil
10 drops lemon essential oil
6 drops chamomile essential oil
1 cup unscented liquid castile soap

Fill the bottom of a double boiler with water and put it on the stovetop over medium heat. Once it reaches a boil, reduce heat to simmer.
Place coconut oil in the top and cover. Simmer until it’s melted, stirring occasionally, about 1 minute. To preserve the beneficial botanicals, do not overheat. Remove from heat; take the top pan off the double boiler and wipe it dry with a towel.
Put honey into a mixing bowl and add melted coconut oil, using a rubber spatula to get the remainder out of the pan. Whisk ingredients together for a minute, then add essential oils and whisk to blend.
Finally, add castile soap, whisking gently to create a uniform liquid. Do not overwhisk, as this activates the soap bubbles.
Carefully funnel mixture into a 16-ounce bottle with a tight-fitting lid. Label with contents and date; use within a year.
To use, apply to damp skin in small, upward motions. Rinse well. Makes 16 ounces.

Learn more about using honey in beauty products in Bee-Friendly Beauty Tips. http://www.motherearthliving.com/health-and-wellness/natural-beauty/bee-friendly-beauty-tips-zm0z14sozpit.aspx

Adapted with permission from 100 Organic Skincare Recipes by Jessica Ress. http://www.motherearthliving.com/shopping/detail.aspx?itemnumber=7071

2 Comments

Maria Lynn says:

November 17, 2015 at 6:45 pm

I love your articles about beekeeping. I have chickens and love them and think I would love bees even though I am afraid of getting stung. I have been reading your articles today and tying to save them to Word, but my computer isn’t cooperating. Thanks so much for your willingness to post so newbies, like me can learn from you.
Maria

Karen Driggs says:

March 26, 2017 at 5:21 pm

I’ve really learned a lot from your site, and will shortly be getting my bees. Thanks, Karen