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Homemade Skin Salve

Laura Ascher
4.42 from 156 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course skin care

Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup shea butter
  • ½ cup coconut oil
  • ¼ cup beeswax
  • 1 tablespoon raw honey
  • 10 drops lavender
  • 8 drops frankincense
  • 5 drops tea tree
  • 5 drops geranium
  • Shallow Storage Tin

Instructions
 

  • Melt shea butter, coconut oil, and beeswax in a double boiler over medium heat.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • Stir in honey and essential oils.
  • Once ingredients are well combined, transfer the salve to metal storage tins.
  • Allow the salve to harden completely before securing the lid.
  • Apply to the area of concern.

Notes

Always perform a patch test first.
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I am not a nutritionalist. Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.