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Suggest a better descriptionMelt the beeswax, jojoba, and almond oil together in a double boiler until melted completely.
Remove from heat and wait a moment before adding the essential oil. The reason you don't add the essential oil during the cooking process is that extreme heat denatures the precious oils. If you like your balm to have more fragrance, add more essential oil.
Start to stir the mixture to blend all the ingredients together. The aim here is to stop the balm from completely setting into a hard block. By continually whipping the mixture as it cools, your balm will develop a lovely thick, mousse-like consistency. If you miss this step, the balm will completely solidify, and it will be very hard to get out of the pot. The whole process should take about five minutes, depending on the quantity of balm you make. A very small amount of balm will take less time to cool than a big batch.
Spoon the balm into a clean, sterilized container such as a small glass jar. If possible, make sure the glass is dark blue or amber (easily found in aromatherapy shops or online) because it will protect the product from sunlight.
How to Use:
Apply the homemade balm to the skin before bed every night and whenever possible during the day. This is incredibly soothing for dry skin. The essential oils help reduce inflammation and fight infection.
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Please do the sensible thing by patch testing 48 hours prior to use (just to ensure your skin responds well to treatment). If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, Alternatively, you could omit the essential oils completely.
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Serving Size: 1 (0g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 1 | ||
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Calories from Fat: 0 (NaN%) | ||
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Saturated Fat 0g | 0 % | |
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