There is something deeply comforting about a balm made the old fashioned way. This tallow and honey balm is a simple, ...

I have had extremely dry skin since my teen years, and it’s become even more dry as I’ve aged. Since discovering DIY skin care I’ve developed some simple recipes for several products, and I no longer ...

Petra Ahnert presents dozens of ways to use beeswax in Beeswax Alchemy (Quarry Books, 2015). The possibilities for using beeswax are nearly endless, including skin care, candles, ornaments and even ...

If you’ve ever dealt with a stubborn splinter, an itchy bite, or a mystery bump your kid found somewhere while playing in the backyard, you’ll want to make a batch of this. Black drawing salves are ...