Simple Salve Recipe

Use this basic salve recipe to expand on!

Salves are a wonderfully easy way to jump into the world of making homemade healing products for your family.

Here is the simple formula that I use:

1 oz. beeswax 8 oz. herbal infused oil(s) of your choice (choose one or a combination) 10-20 drops essential oil of choice (optional)

Directions:

Place herbal oil and beeswax in a double boiler and gently warm over low heat until the beeswax melts. Remove from heat and add the essential oil(s). Quickly pour warm mixture into prepared tins, glass jars, or lip balm tubes and allow to cool completely. Store in a cool location for 1 to 3 years.

Pro tip: The consistency of salves can easily be adjusted depending on your preferences. Use less beeswax for a softer salve and more beeswax if you’d like a firmer salve. You can test the consistency by placing a spoon in the freezer before making your salve. When the beeswax melts, pour a little salve onto one of the cold spoons and place it back into the freezer for 1 to 2 minutes. This will simulate what the final consistency will be like. Once cooled, you can make adjustments by adding more oil (for a softer salve) or more beeswax (for a firmer salve).