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beeswax lotion bars

Bug Repellent Lotion Bars

Laura Ascher
Easy to make and extremely effective bug repellent lotion bars.
4.41 from 47 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Pest Control

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup coconut oil
  • 1 cup cocoa butter or shea butter or use a combination of the two
  • 1 cup beeswax
  • 30 drops bug repellent essential oils pick from the list above
  • Silicone molds

Instructions
 

  • Melt all the ingredients, except the essential oils, in a double boiler. You can make your own double boiler by placing a glass bowl over a medium-size saucepan.
  • Bring the water to a boil until the ingredients are melted. Once ingredients are melted, remove the bowl from the heat.
  • Let mixture cool slightly, and then add in essential oils. Stir well until combined.
  • Pour the mixture into silicone molds or metal tins.
  • Allow the mixture to cool completely, and then pop the bars out of the molds.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to one year.
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I am not a nutritionalist. Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.