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.

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.

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

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.

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