Soothing Salve

This versatile salve can be used for so many skin applications. Use to help a nappy rash, sooth a chesty cough, or as a carrier balm for sleep oils - the options are only limited by your imagination!

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Total Time: 15

Makes: gms

Equipment

Double Boiler (jug or bowl over simmering water)
Spoon for stirring
Container/s for finished salve

Ingredients

½ cup grapeseed oil
½ cup almond oil
2 tbsp beeswax
½ tsp vitamin E oil

Essential Oils

25 drops preferred essential oils see notes for suggestions

Instructions

Melt beeswax in double boiler
Once melted, add grapeseed, almond, and vitamin E oil until melted
Once combined, set aside for two to three minutes
Add essential oils and stir
Pour in container and allow to set for at least two hours

Usage

Apply to skin where needed

Notes

Essential oils to try:

doTERRA Easy Air to help maintain clear airways
doTERRA's Lavender Peace or straight Lavender to promote a good night rest
doTERRA's Citrus Bliss for invigoration.

Other oils to try. You can use these individually, or try a combination:

Lavender
Cypress
Tea Tree
Frankincense
Eucalyptus