Warming Turmeric and Cayenne Pain-Relief Balm
With anti-inflammatory and warming properties, this pain relief balm naturally helps to ease and soothe sore muscles, aches, and pains.
Servings: 2 80g jars
Equipment
- Mesh strainer
- Cheesecloth
- 2 small glass jelly jars
- Rubber gloves
Ingredients
- 125 g extra virgin coconut oil
- 8 g turmeric powder
- 8 g cayenne powder
- Pinch ground black pepper (0.25 g)
- 25 g organic beeswax
- 5 g cocoa butter
Instructions
- Wear gloves to prevent your skin from warming and staining.
- Weigh your ingredients on a kitchen scale.
- Infuse the turmeric, cayenne, black pepper, and coconut oil in a double boiler over the lowest heat setting for one hour.
- Use a mesh strainer and cheesecloth to filter the oil into a Pyrex measuring glass. Squeeze the cheesecloth to extract everything.
- Add the beeswax and cocoa butter to the double boiler. Add the infused oils, stirring constantly. Allow them to just melt, not overheat.
- Once melted, pour balm into glass jars and let sit untouched for 3-4 hours.
- Spot test the balm. Apply to sore muscles and the affected area by massaging it in well. Apply up to 4 times a day. Note that turmeric can stain clothing.