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Herbal Tattoo Balm Recipe
Speed up healing, relieve itching, and nourish your new tattoo with this natural balm recipe. Makes 140g.
Cost
$10
Equipment
Kitchen scale
Double boiler
Supplies
70
g
sunflower oil infused with calendula
15
g
grapeseed oil infused with chamomile
20
g
shea butter
30
g
beeswax
3
g
rosehip seed oil
2
g
St. John's wort infused olive oil
5
drops
lavender essential oil
5
drops
helichrysum essential oil
Instructions
Infuse your oils with the healing herbs before beginning your recipe.
Measure your ingredients using a kitchen scale.
Stir together the sunflower oil, grapeseed oil, shea butter, beeswax, and olive oil together in a double boiler over medium heat.
Remove from heat. Allow it to slightly cool before adding in rosehip oil and essential oils. Mix well.
Pour into containers and let sit until fully set.
Apply tattoo balm twice a day or whenever the tattoo is itchy.