Basic Salve Recipe

Herbal salves are a simple solution to many different ailments, and an easy product to customize to your specific needs. Some uses of salves include helping with sore muscles, headaches, dry/cracked skin, congestion and even changing your mood or helping to fall asleep.

Before gathering your ingredients for your slave, you need to first create your herb-infused oil. This can take a few hours to several weeks depending on the method used. You can also purchase infused oils, but making your own is quite simple.

Basic Salve Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 oz beeswax
• 4 oz herbal infused oil
• Optional: 15 drops essential oil of choice

Directions:

1. Place beeswax in a double boiler and warm over low heat until completely melted.
2. Prepare tins, glass jar, lip balm tubes, etc. by removing lids and setting aside.
3. Add herbal oil and stir until well-mixed. 
4. Remove from heat and add essential oil (optional)
5. Quickly and carefully pour warm mixture into desired container and allow to cool completely. before covering.
6. Label with ingredients and date (either created on or best by date).
7. Store in a cool location for up to 1 year.

Customize to Your Preference

The consistency of the salve can easily be adjusted to your personal preference. Use less beeswax for a softer salve, or more beeswax for a firmer one. For a vegan option, replace beeswax with carnauba wax.