Step 1

Use a double boiler, or make one by setting a glass jar or measuring cup in a medium pot with 1-2 inches of water. Bring the water to a boil, turn down to medium-high, and add the beeswax, kokum butter, shea butter, and mango butter to the double boiler.

Step 2

Melt the ingredients thoroughly and remove them from heat immediately.

Step 3

After 5-10 minutes, add Mama Z's Essential Oil Base before it starts to solidify.

Step 4

Store the base salve mixture in quart or pint wide mouth mason jars.

Step 5

To make a lotion bar – mix in 5 drops of essential oils per 1 ounce of the warmed base salve and fill up an empty deodorant, salve, or balm container.