Basic Purple Dead Nettle Salve
This salve can be wonderfully soothing for dry, irritated, or chapped skin, and it embodies the simplicity and tradition of folk practices with just 2 (or 3) ingredients.
Equipment
- beeswax
- lavender or tea tree essential oil
- heatproof jar, saucepan or double boiler
- 2 oz. tin or 2 oz. glass jar.
Ingredients
- 1.65 oz 47 g purple dead nettle infused oil
- 0.25 oz 7 g beeswax
- optional – 2 to 3 drops lavender essential oil
Instructions
- Combine the infused oil and beeswax in a heatproof jar or container.
- Place the jar down into a saucepan with a few inches of water, forming a double boiler.
- Heat over medium-low heat until completely melted.
- Remove from heat and add the lavender essential oil, if using.
- Pour into a 2-ounce tin or glass jar.
- Let cool before putting the top on the container.
Notes
Store in cool, dark, dry place.
Shelf life is 1 year.
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