A quality healing salve can be great to have on hand. Use as a natural replacement for your everyday lotion, massage oil, as a cuticle cream, and for hands, feet and elbows that are cracked and dry. Great to throw into your purse or diaper bag. Works well as a beard balm or pomade too! This simple recipe is fun to make and doubles as a thoughtful gift as well. For more ways to use beeswax in your everyday check out our 55 Ways to use Beeswax blog post.
Combine beeswax, coconut oil and olive oil in the Pyrex measuring cup. Place the Pyrex in the saucepan filled with water (double boiler) to slowly heat the wax over medium heat. When the beeswax has melted completely, remove from heat and stir vigorously.
Add Vitamin E oil and mix well (the vitamin E works as a moisturizer and extends the shelf life of your salve). Add 25 drops of essential oil of your choice. Choose a scent that you enjoy or for its therapeutic effect, such as:
Lavender to relax and improve mood
Eucalyptus to invigorate and purify
Peppermint supports digestion and improves focus
Sandalwood to boost energy
Frankincense to boost immunity
Tea tree oil to invigorate and is anti-fungal
Orange, lemon or citrus scents for cleansing effects
While the salve is still warm, pour into storage containers and allow to cool overnight. The salve will go on thick, but absorbs into the skin nicely. With all natural ingredients, you can feel good about it using all over the body. Share with loved ones and enjoy!
Propolis is a resinous mixture produced by honey bees when they collect sap from trees and mix it with beeswax and enzymes. The result: nature’s own protective compound, used by bees to seal their hive and guard against bacteria, fungi, and weather. Because of its rich composition of polyphenols, flavonoids, and antimicrobial compounds, propolis is now valued as a “bee-made immunity booster” and “ wellness ally.” PMC+2PMC+2
Let’s get real about honey bees for a second: These little guys are basically the world’s MVPs. You think they buzz around making honey for your toast? Bees: The Real Foodies’ Wingmen, Here’s the serious bit: When bees start dropping off, it’s a big red flag for the environment. They’re like those canaries in the coal mine—if they’re not okay, odds are, we’re messing something up (pesticides, climate, you know the drill). Saving the bees isn’t just about saving honey; it’s about keeping our own butts.
by Trisha waytotrisha@gmail.com September 15, 2025
Bee Pollen vs. Royal Jelly vs. Propolis: There are numerous bee products available, so let’s take a moment to examine the differences between bee pollen, royal jelly, and propolis. Bee products have been revered for thousands of years, trans-culturally, for nourishment, healing, and well-being. Today, they are being rediscovered as natural superfoods. Three of the most popular treasures of the hive are bee pollen, royal jelly, and propolis. They’re often combined, but each is also quite distinct in its origins, components and health benefits. Appreciating these differences can help you make the most of what nature’s hardest workers offer.
Royal jelly is the royal bee food and a super nutrient-rich substance and to keep its health benefits intact it needs to be stored properly. Knowing how to store it properly is essential to maintaining its potency. Whether you're using fresh royal jelly, freeze-dried royal jelly powder, or capsules, you need to be aware of their shelf life and best practices