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DIY Healing Salve

This homemade healing salve is great to put on cuts, scrapes, and rashes to help reduce inflammation and fight germs.
Course Skincare
Cuisine none
Keyword boo boo balm, healing salve
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Servings 1 salve
Author Amy

Equipment

  • Glass bowl
  • Pot
  • Measuring cups
  • Jar

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a double boiler over medium heat, add coconut oil, beeswax and olive oil.
  • Once melted, take it off the heat and mix in vitamin E and essential oils.
  • Pour into container and allow to cool completely.

To Use:

  • Clean area well. With clean hands, apply a small amount of boo boo balm to the area.

Notes

  • You can easily make a double boiler by placing a glass bowl (that is slightly larger than your pot) over a pot with a few inches of water.
  • If you are planning on using this on your kids, make sure to use kid safe oils.
  • If you are totally new to essential oils, make sure to check out Beginners Guide To Essential Oils here.