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DIY Wax Melts Recipe
I love sitting outside, but I hate bugs! These DIY citronella and eucalyptus wax melts naturally repel bugs so I can get back to enjoying my evening.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Active Time 30 minutes
Hardening Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup beeswax
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 40 drops eucalyptus essential oil (Eucalyptus globulus)
- 40 drops citronella essential oil (Cymbopogon winterianus)
Instructions
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To make your DIY wax melts place a saucepan half full of water on medium heat
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In a glass pyrex measuring cup, measure in beeswax and coconut oil
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Place the Pyrex cup in the saucepan
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Melt the coconut oil and the beeswax until liquid
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Take off heat and allow to cool slightly
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Measure in essential oils and stir well
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Pour into silicone molds
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Once fully hardened, remove from silicone molds
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Store in a cool, dry place until ready to use
Notes
To use these DIY wax melts, you can either place them on top of a wax melt warmer or set them in a warm, sunny area.