Q&A for How to Make Vaseline

No you can't, it won't work. I know they are both from bees but they do not work the same.

No, it won't have the same effects.

If you do it correctly, it should come out just like real vaseline.

Try a health food store that sells natural butters like shea or coconut. I recommend coconut butter because you can use it for a wider variety of things.

Not that long, maybe a couple months (3-6).

Candle wax will not work very well because once it is melted it will harden again.

Cocoa butter is solid at room temperature, while sunflower oil is liquid. When combined, the mixture may be semi-solid or solid depending on the ratio of cocoa butter to sunflower oil.

Shea butter is known for its moisturizing properties and can be combined with beeswax and other oils to create a similar protective barrier for the skin.

Ghee, which is clarified butter, can potentially be used as a substitute for beeswax in certain applications, but it depends on the specific properties and requirements of the product you are making.

Yes, you can use bleached palm oil and beeswax to create a substance similar to Vaseline. Melt the beeswax and combine it with the palm oil until they are thoroughly mixed and smooth.

Yes, making Vaseline (petroleum jelly) typically involves heating and boiling.

Cocoa butter and shea butter are different. Cocoa butter comes from cocoa beans and is used in chocolate and skincare for its moisturizing properties, with a chocolate scent. Shea butter is from shea tree nuts, known for its creamy texture, nutty scent, and skin-nourishing qualities.

You can use ghee, which is clarified butter, as a substitute for beeswax in certain applications, but it depends on the specific properties and requirements of the product you are making.

Beeswax is a natural substance derived from bees and is often used in hair care products and cosmetics. In these products, beeswax provides hold and control for hairstyles, adds texture and definition, and helps tame unruly or flyaway hair.

To make Vaseline last longer, you can apply it using gauze or a band-aid. Alternatively, melt a large jar of Vaseline and place it in an empty deodorant stick for controlled application and extended use.

You can check local pharmacies, chemical supply stores, or larger supermarkets for ethanol or isopropyl alcohol, glycerin, hydrogen peroxide, and distilled water.

Beeswax is included for various reasons such as consistency and texture, as a binding agent, for moisture barrier properties, as a natural ingredient, and for scent and flavor.

Use any of these essential oils: lavender, bergamot, chamomile, jasmine, ylang ylang and eucalyptus.

Vaseline is also known as petroleum gel. It is a byproduct of oil production, composed mainly of mineral oils and paraffin wax. Thus, Vaseline is made from paraffin wax.