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Homemade Herbal Hand Salve
Soften, moisturize, and heal skin with this all-natural hand salve. Makes 200g.
Cost
$8
Equipment
Kitchen scale
Double boiler
Supplies
120
g
sunflower oil infused with calendula
30
g
grapeseed oil infused with lavender
20
g
shea butter
30
g
beeswax
10
drops
lavender essential oil
5
drops
rose essential oil
5
drops
geranium essential oil
Instructions
Measure out your ingredients on a kitchen scale. Pour the oils, butter, and wax into a double boiler. Stir over medium heat.
Once melted, allow your mixture to cool slightly off the heat. Add in your essential oils and stir again.
Pour melted salve into sterile, clean containers. Let sit undisturbed until fully set. Wipe rims with a clean cloth and add caps.
Use hand salve within 3 months. Discard if any discolouration or odours appear.