Face Moisturizer Cream or Salve

The study:  Mixture of honey, beeswax and olive oil inhibits growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans.   http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15777988

Recipe: http://bastyrcenter.org/content/view/422/     The mixture used in this study is not commercially available but may be made at home by combining equal parts of raw (unprocessed) honey, beeswax, and cold pressed olive oil. Start with a small amount of each ingredient (e.g., one or two tablespoons). Begin by melting the beeswax in a small pan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Once melted, remove it from the heat and mix in the honey, then the olive oil, stirring the mixture until well blended. While the mixture is still warm, pour it into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. The mixture should keep for up to three months. A few drops of vitamin E oil (from a gel cap) may be added to each batch for longer shelf life, and to enhance its healing properties.

Kimberly Beauchamp, ND, received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Rhode Island and her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA. Dr. Beauchamp is a co-founder and practicing physician at South County Naturopaths, Inc. in Wakefield, RI. Her emphasis is on women’s health, pediatrics, and detoxification.


A relative buys this face cream at $10 for 1/4 cup.  I made a two cup batch in the blender using less bee's wax than this calls for, to make a softer mixture and added several drops Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) as a preservative using oil I had infused with comfrey & calendula (set at the lowest oven heat 2-3 days).   Honey is an excellent moisturizer and it's antibacterial properties are great for combating acne.  It does go on sticky, but an hour later my face feels softer.  ~Regina