Balms and Salves Recipes

Silky Lip Balm
by Tami N.

1 oz. Beeswax
1 oz. Apricot Kernel or Babassu Oil
0.7 oz. Avocado Oil



Tami's Lip Balm

1 oz. Beeswax
1 oz. Apricot Kernel Oil
0.7 oz. Avocado Oil
20 drops Essential Oil

 
Cuticle Balm
by Sharon F.

1/2 ounce Beeswax
1 ounce Jojoba Oil (you can use any oil you wish...I love it with the jojoba though)
2 drops of Myrrh Essential Oil
2 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil (I actually use Manuka)
2 drops of Vitamin E Oil

Melt beeswax in a double boiler, add jojoba; stirring gently until mixed. Remove from heat and add essential oils and Vitamin E. Pour into containers. I use the little Victorian "pill boxes" and this makes enough for eight of them filled almost to the top.
Be careful giving this away........people become addicted to it! I have at least 12 people tell me they like this 100% better than Burt's Bees.

(Note: Vitamin E Oil is readily available at most drugstores)

 
Boo Boo Balm
by Jan S.

2 ounces Beeswax
3 ounces Sweet Almond Oil
1 ounce Jojoba Oil
20 drops Lavender Essential Oil
20 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil

Notes:
Use instead of antiseptic ointment, this is far superior!


Menthol Sports Salve
by Geri B.

8 oz. Beeswax
2 oz. Unscented Cocoa Butter
4 oz. Shea Butter
8 oz. Jojoba
8 oz. Sweet Almond Oil
1 oz. Rosemary
0.5 oz. Eucalyptus
0.5 oz. Cajeput
0.1 oz. Benzoin
0.2 oz. Clove
0.2 oz. Camphor
0.5 oz. Peppermint
0.5 oz. Menthol Crystals
0.2 oz. Black Pepper

This salve works wonders for tired and achy muscles. It's also fantastic as a headache rub, and it's great for stuffy sinuses. It gives a warm, then icy cool feeling.

Directions:
Melt the beeswax in a double boiler (heat-resistant glass pitcher in a larger pot is fine). Add shea and cocoa butters. Then add the jojoba and sweet almond to the melted oils. Remove the glass pitcher from heat and stir in the EOs. Pour into small containers and let cool before putting on the caps.

 
Susan's "Sweet Sleep" Salve

1/2 cup each: Lavender Buds, Rose Petals, Mugwort & Chamomile infused in 1 quart Olive Oil.

Infusing Directions:
I usually mix the herbs in the jar and then pour the olive oil over it, replace the lid and shake to coat. Set up for 30 days, shaking the jar about every 2-3 days to be sure the herbs are covered well. When your 30 days has passed strain the Olive Oil through cheesecloth to remove herbs.

Directions:
Measure your oil and mix equal parts of infused oil, shea butter and beeswax. Heat in a double boiler until all is melted, stir and pour into containers. I use 2 ounce amber jars or 2 ounce flat tins. Keep in a cool place in opaque containers for at least a year. I have had some I use personally for about 18 months and it is still potent and has no rancidity.

To Use:
Massage into temples before drifting off to sleep, or use during the day in moments of anxiety or tension.

Lip Balms image submitted by Tracy H. of Nevada