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by Lexie McNeil  9 Comments

DIY Soothing Balm

Around our house, we have come to love making our own skincare products.  There are many benefits to making things at home, and it’s a lot of fun too!  We are always looking for new things to make instead of buy, and this soothing balm is a favorite.

About a year ago, we started making this soothing balm with items I already had in the kitchen.  We use this balm on everything!  My kids call it “that medicine you make”, and they are always asking that I put it on something! With summer just around the corner, we’ll be using this balm more and more.

If you don’t have all of the ingredients listed, you can check the bottom of this post for substitutes that can be used.  If you aren’t familiar with these ingredients, don’t let that stop you from trying them!

This recipe also calls for infused oil.  If you’ve never infused oils, please read this post before starting the following recipe.  You’ll be amazed at how simple it is!

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You’ll Need:

½ cup calendula infused coconut oil

½ cup calendula infused avocado or olive oil

3-4 tablespoons beeswax pastilles

10-15 drops lavender essential oil

What You’ll Do:

  1. Create a double boiler by placing a medium glass bowl over a pot of boiling water.  You can also place a small washcloth on the bottom of a pot with boiling water and place a glass measuring cup inside the pot.
  2. Add your infused oils and beeswax to the glass bowl.
  3. Allow wax to melt, and stir with a wooden skewer or spoon.
  4. Remove from heat and add lavender essential oil.  Stir until well incorporated.
  5. Pour into glass or tin container and label.  Store in a cool dark place for up to a year.

Cleaning tip: Beeswax tends to harden quickly, and it can make a mess on your containers and utensils.  So, it’s a good idea to wipe down your glass container with a paper towel immediately after pouring.

Using the soothing balm on my 4 year old.
Using the soothing balm on my 4 year old.

 How to use:

Place a small amount of salve wherever you need. Please remember, for serious burns or deep wounds, you should always seek medical attention.

Don’t have time for a DIY project right now?  We have a limited quantity of this Soothing Balm in our online store. You can purchase it here!

You’ll Need:

½ cup calendula infused coconut oil

½ cup calendula infused avocado or olive oil

3-4 tablespoons beeswax pastilles

10-15 drops lavender essential oil

What You’ll Do:

  1. Create a double boiler by placing a medium glass bowl over a pot of boiling water.  You can also place a small washcloth on the bottom of a pot with boiling water and place a glass measuring cup inside the pot.
  2. Add your infused oils and beeswax to the glass bowl.
  3. Allow wax to melt, and stir with a wooden skewer or spoon.
  4. Remove from heat and add lavender essential oil.  Stir until well incorporated.
  5. Pour into glass or tin container and label.  Store in a cool dark place for up to a year.

How to use:

Place a small amount of salve wherever you need. Please remember, for serious burns or deep wounds, you should always seek medical attention.

Substitutions:

Here are a few substitutions you could make to this recipe and still have a fantastic balm.

Coconut oil and avocado oil – extra virgin olive oil, babassu oil, or any other carrier oil

Calendula infusion – plantain leaf, parsley leaves, witch hazel bark, comfrey leaf

Beeswax – caranuba wax, candelilla wax (use only 2-3 tsp if using these waxes)

Lavender essential oil – tea tree essential oil, chamomile essential oil

Optional Additions: 

2 tsp raw honey

2 tsp lanolin

1 capsule vitamin E oil

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About Lexie McNeil

Lexie is a follower of Jesus, the wife of the very talented Stephen McNeill, and a work-at-home mother of two. Her passions include spending time with friends and family, reading, traveling, and teaching. In an effort to live more naturally and frugally, she started Lexie:Naturals, where she makes and sells natural skin care products. She loves sharing these passions with others on her blog and helping other families catch the vision of living a more natural lifestyle. You can follow Lexie on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram!

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  1. Beth Anne Beckenhauer says

    April 16, 2015 at 3:28 pm

    We use something very similar for my son’s eczema, usually with calendula, comfrey, and plantain if I have it ( I think I am the only person in the country who doesn’t have plantain somewhere in my yard!) I have also done a whipped version with palm shortening that is easier to apply when the skin is really sore.

    Reply
    • Lexie says

      April 17, 2015 at 11:38 am

      Thanks for the tips!

      Reply
  2. Jenny K. says

    April 16, 2015 at 11:55 am

    This is just what we need around our house! We tend to get lots of bumps & scrapes & bug bites this time of year! I checked out the link to Lexie’s site & loved all the items she sells. I am going to save up & purchase this salve & some of her soaps. I definitely don’t have time to diy them. Have a great day! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lexie says

      April 17, 2015 at 11:46 am

      Thanks, Jenny!

      Reply
  3. Sonja Sarr says

    April 16, 2015 at 10:29 am

    Using beeswax to make balm is on my someday list. Thanks for sharing. Pinning!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      April 16, 2015 at 2:25 pm

      My someday list is super long.

      Reply
    • Lexie says

      April 17, 2015 at 11:47 am

      Thanks, Sonja! Go for it! It’s not hard at all to use, just make sure you wipe everything out right away!

      Reply
  4. Lexie says

    April 15, 2015 at 2:44 pm

    Thanks for letting me share this DIY, Stacy! I’ve had to use this balm a lot this weekend, because we all worked in the yard for the first time this year. 🙂

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      April 15, 2015 at 3:11 pm

      Thank YOU, Lexie. You are “da balm.” BHAHAHAHAH!

      Reply


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