• 7.5 ml (1/2 tbsp) or 4.5 g of grated raw Quebec beeswax* (Protects the skin from cold and dryness.)
• 10 ml (2 tsp) or 10 g of organic raw shea butter (Nourishing and regenerating.)
• 10 ml (2 tsp) or 10 g of organic mango butter
• 10 ml (2 tsp) or 8 g of chamomile oil macerate (Chamomile is softening and soothing.)
• 10 ml (2 tsp) or 10 g of organic rosehip oil **
• 10 drops of organic spike lavender essential oil (Lavandula latifolia) (Soothing and anti-inflammatory.)
• 50 ml amber glass jar

* For a vegan version, replace the beeswax with half the amount of sunflower wax.

** Rosehip oil is the key ingredient of the recipe since it has powerful restorative properties for marked and irritated skin.

1. In a double boiler, melt the wax and the butters in the oils.

2. Remove from heat. Add the essential oil and mix well.

3. Pour into the container and let set in the fridge, uncovered.

4. Store in a dry place, away from light.

Apply before spending long periods outdoors on cold days. To help the skin stay hydrated, we suggest applying the protective winter butter together with a hydrosol or on damp skin.

Face

First spray the hydrosol (or water) on your face, then apply a thin layer of butter over your whole face.

Hands

Mix a little butter and hydrosol (or water) in the palm of your hand, rub your hands together, then apply to your face.

A version of this recipe was originally written in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation for Mode de vie et compagnie.