Bumps, bruises, minor burns, scrapes and scratches. They are a part of life, and for many of us a particular name brand “triple anti-biotic ointment” has been burned into our brain as the ointment to use, except as we now know it’s base is a petroleum byproduct and that doesn’t jibe with healing.
If you’re like us, you want a natural option, and you want to trust the ingredients.
We’ve been using this recipe for some time now and have seen great results on everything from chapped hands to cuts and rug burns.
1/3 cup Organic Coconut Oil
1 tablespoon Organic Beeswax Pastilles
1/4 teaspoon Vitamin E Oil
10 drops Lavender Essential Oil
10 drops Tea Tree Oil
1 Wean Cube
If you don’t have beeswax and vitamin E on hand, consider giving the recipe a try with Waxelene. An all natural (GMO-free) alternative to petroleum jelly that can be picked up at your local Walgreen’s.
2 tablespoons Waxelene
2 tablespoons Organic Coconut Oil
10 drops Lavender Essential Oil
10 drops Tea Tree Oil
1 Wean Cube
1) Place all ingredients (except for the essential oils) in a double boiler. (You could also place a mason jar into a pot of water on the stovetop.)
2) Stir gently until the mixture has become liquid and clear.
3) Remove from heat and add 10 drops of each oil (Lavender & Tea Tree).
4) Stir and pour into a sterilized storage container.
We love these adorable 4 oz Wean Cubes for homemade salves, and be sure to label your ointment, we love these from Emily Press!
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