Standard Quantities

1 oz. (25 g) beeswax to 4fl.oz (100 ml) vegetable oil
Essential oils: use 20-30 drops for this amount.
If the skin is very sensitive, use only 10 drops.

1. Place the beeswax and oil in a glass bowl over a saucepan of water. Bring the water to a boil and simmer until the wax has melted into the oil. Remove from the heat.
2. Stir continually as the oil/wax mixture cools and stiffens; essential oils may be added at this stage, as recommended, and stirred into the mixture.

3. Pour or spoon into a small, clean ointment jars, seal and store. This may keep for a few months under good conditions, but should be made in small amounts as needed.

Ideas:
For treatments of boils, sores, infected cuts, fungal skin conditions or inflamed skin conditions. A soothing antiseptic blend can be made from tea tree oil and infused calendula.

Ideas:
The rubefacient and analgesic properties of black pepper, ginger, cinnamon, and peppermint can be according to Battaglia be added in an ointment beneficial for arthritis and sport injuries. Use before an event to keep muscles warm and prevent injuries.

Ideas:
Battaglia also recommends to use infused calendula, infused carrot seed oil, myrrh and German chamomile in an ointment to moisten, soothe and protect dry irritated skin conditions like eczema, dry chapped skin or lips,