Base
*1 part beeswax
*4 parts lanolin
*1 part oil
Herb Infused Oil
1 part dried herbs to 2 parts oil
Mix in a container and leave in a warm place for two to three weeks to infuse. When herbs have infused into the oil, strain the oil and store, covered, in a cool, dark place. The longer the herbs stand in the oil, the more potent it will be.
*Sweet almond oil
*Extra virgin cold pressed olive oil
* Extra virgin coconut oil
* Sunflower oil
* Apricot kernel oil (for facial salves)
* Grapeseed oil (for facial salves)
* Avocado oil
Always use cold pressed, organic oils for best results
* Coconut oil is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. It is very good for the skin and is particularly good in diaper rash salve, salves for burns, hemorrhoids and the face.
* Olive oil makes a very greasy oil, which smells of olive oil. It is a superior moisture barrier that is best used in combination with other oils.
* Sweet almond oil helps relieve irritation, inflammation, and itching. It is a superior emollient.
*Avocado oil is a good base for salves that are used in treating cuts, acne, skin problems and burns. It is great for use with sensitive skin.
*Macadamia nut oil is good for burns, very fragile skin, bedsores and extremely dry, chapped skin.
*Shea butter has anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties and is helpful for dry skin.
* Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps with healing. It also is a natural preservative.
*Lanolin helps heal dry, cracked skin and keep it soft and supple.
Remember that essential oil is not the same thing as oil or herbally infused oil. It is a very concentrated form of the herb essence. Generally only a few drops of essential oil are needed in any recipe.
Diaper Rash Salve
*1 part calendula oil
* 1 part lavender oil
* 1 part comfrey oil
* 800 IU vitamin E
