Can I post a balm recipe here or is it considered spam?
I am loving this chamomile infused balm, originally intended as a baby bottom balm but now I use it for any area that needs a little extra soothing.
For example my little one is super sensitive so lotions/preservatives are out but she also is super chunky with lots of rolls.
I powder between the rolls to keep the folds from getting red but if they get red anyway I use this balm and it soothes it without any irritation.
Here's the recipe:
Be careful to not overheat. You can use a double boiler method or microwave but if you microwave it do it in short bursts. Higher temperatures can harm the oils.
This will make about seven 2 fluid ounce jars. You won't need to use much at all. A very thin layer will work fine.
I am loving this chamomile infused balm, originally intended as a baby bottom balm but now I use it for any area that needs a little extra soothing.
For example my little one is super sensitive so lotions/preservatives are out but she also is super chunky with lots of rolls.
I powder between the rolls to keep the folds from getting red but if they get red anyway I use this balm and it soothes it without any irritation.
Here's the recipe:
- 112 g chamomile infused olive oil (make your own infusion and leave for at least 3 weeks, then strain before use. Mason jars work fine)
- 56 g shea butter
- 56 g jojoba oil
- 56 g coconut oil (76 degree grocery store oil will work. if you can get fractionated coconut oil it will absorb more easily though)
- 56 g beeswax (if you want to make a vegan balm, use candelilla wax but half the amount to only 28 g)
- a few drops rosemary Oil Extract (natural antioxidant preserves shelf life and also protects oils' beneficial properties during heating)
Be careful to not overheat. You can use a double boiler method or microwave but if you microwave it do it in short bursts. Higher temperatures can harm the oils.
This will make about seven 2 fluid ounce jars. You won't need to use much at all. A very thin layer will work fine.
