Since I gave up using body care products with petroleum based
products I have been looking for an alternative for my body. Colorado
winters are very drying on my skin and I tend to get very itchy.
Using a recipe book for organic personal care products I made my own
version of Orange & Coconut Body Balm. It was easy to make and feels
great on my skin.

3/4 c. organic virgin olive oil
1/3 c. organic coconut oil
4 TBLS beeswax (I used a small new beeswax candle)

Melt above ingredients on low heat.

To one cup purified or distilled water add 20 drops of orange YLEO
and 20 drops of lavender YLEO (use could use 20 drops of lemon YLEO
and 20 drops of Purification YLEO instead).

Remove melted oil from heat and let cool for a few minutes before
adding the essential oils and water mixture slowly to the oil, stir
constantly with a wisk to ensure maximum blending of water, oil and
essential oils.

Store in a glass jar. It doesn't have to be refrigerated - use within
one year - this shouldn't be a problem because it feels so good to
use.