It’s usually easier to use beeswax pellets instead of a block. They’re easier to measure and usually melt more quickly. Be sure to choose yellow beeswax pellets rather than white pellets. White pellets have undergone a refining process so many of their natural properties have been stripped away.
As the beeswax starts to melt, stir the mixture occasionally to ensure that the ingredients combine fully.
Choose a container for the mixture that has a lid so dust, dirt, and other debris don’t wind up in your “Vaseline. "
The mixture will melt more quickly if you use beeswax pellets rather than a block of beeswax. Stir the mixture periodically as it’s melting to ensure that the coconut oil and beeswax combine completely.
If you want to give your “Vaseline” a pleasant scent, you can whisk in two to three drops of tea tree, peppermint, or another essential oil.
The homemade “Vaseline” will stay fresh at room temperature for up to a year.
For a small batch of the “Vaseline,” use approximately 1 tablespoon each of the cocoa butter wafers and the sunflower oil. For a larger batch of the “Vaseline,” use approximately ½ cup each of the cocoa butter wafers and the sunflower oil.
Stir the mixture periodically as it’s melting to ensure that the ingredients blend completely.
