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An ultra-moisturizing, ultra-softening hand cream.

1 T. beeswax
1 T. lanolin
1 T. cocoa butter
3/4 fl.oz. calendula oil
1 t. glycerine
Large pinch borax
2 T. elderflower infusion
5 drops melissa essential oil.

In double boiler, slowly melt the beeswax and stir in lanolin and cocoa butter.  Add calendula oil and glycerine to the beeswax mixture.  Dissolve borax in elderflower infusion,  and add to heating mixture. Continue stirring  until the mixture thickens. It will thicken  as it cools. Add the melissa oil and stir well.
Spoon into decorative jars.
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