Base balm
Base balm |
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| (Makes 100g) Ingredients 15g beeswax 85g organic carrier oil of your choice 10 drops essential oil (optional) Method Gently melt the beeswax, add the oil and blend. Add the essential oil and blend again. Pour into pots and let set. Oils have varying properties: Hemp seed and tamanu oils are renown for healing; Sweet almond is a good base oil, as is sunflower oil. Add more beeswax for a firmer ointment, more oil for a softer one. Use infused oils, like calendula oil, for the greater healing power of the herbs. Make sure these oils are part of your base carrier oil. |
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