Herb Infused Salve
If you're going to apply it to your skin, you should also be able to eat it. That is what we believe here at Soul Salve. The difference between balm and salve is that balms are typically fragrant and hydrating, but are not made with the intention to "mend" a topical ailment. The beneficial properties of a salve will come from the herbs infused into the oil, the plant extractions added, and the essential oils used that otherwise may not be incorporated into a balm.
To create an herbal salve you will need to prepare an oil infusion first. We have instructions on how to prepare an oil infusion in this article. The Herbal Salve recipe will incorporate the infused oil. You can skip this step and use regular coconut oil but you will be missing out on the beneficial properties harnessed from a plant-in-oil infusion. Do-it-yourself means that these recipes have been tailored to enable a person to create them at home in their kitchen.
To create an herbal salve you will need to prepare an oil infusion first. We have instructions on how to prepare an oil infusion in this article. The Herbal Salve recipe will incorporate the infused oil. You can skip this step and use regular coconut oil but you will be missing out on the beneficial properties harnessed from a plant-in-oil infusion. Do-it-yourself means that these recipes have been tailored to enable a person to create them at home in their kitchen.
DIY (do it yourself) is not for everyone. So if at any time in this process you decide that you do not want to make an all-purpose salve, you can always purchase a jar from us. If you have any questions about this process, you can leave a comment below, or send us a private message through our contact form.
HOW TO Make Herbal SALVe
Herbal Salve Recipe:
- Yields approximately 2 ounces
Ingredients (by weight):
Tools/Equipment:
Ingredients (by weight):
- 1.25 oz soul salve coconut oil
- .6 oz beeswax
- 3 (count) drops vitamin e oil
- 10 drops / .5 tsp aloe Vera infused unfiltered apple cider vinegar
- 35 drops herbal extract
Tools/Equipment:
- Burner (electric or gas)
- Double boiler or pan/glass measuring cup.
- Weight Scale in ounces and grams
- Glass or metal spoon for stirring
- Product container(s)
Directions:
- Weigh out your beeswax and salve oil and place into your double boiling system to melt.
- While ingredients are melting, organize and sanitize your containers (i.e. wipe out the inside of each container and lid with apple cider vinegar and a towel. Leave containers open to dry, ready to fill with salve)
- Once beeswax and oil have melted, remove from heat and set aside on a heat-safe surface.
- While the oil is cooling, add the vitamin e oil, aloe Vera, and addition extracts.
- Stir thoroughly.
- Cool down the product for a few seconds, then thoroughly mixing or blend all ingredients together again.
- *TIP* It is important to pour the salve into its' jar before the temperature of the oil reaches 140 degrees F. Any temperatures cooler than this will result in hardening salve and will require a re-melt. Ideal pouring temp: 145-155 degrees F.
- Pour into lip balm tubes, tins, or jars and enjoy!
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