Homemade Skin Salve

Dry or rough skin can be frustrating to deal with. Making a homemade skin salve with simple, natural ingredients is a great way to keep your skin feeling soft and nourished.

This is one of the first salves we ever made. Back when we first started experimenting with homemade skincare, we wanted something simple yet effective. Something we could throw together with ingredients we already had.

We remember standing in our kitchen, melting beeswax and oil on the stove, wondering if it would actually come together the way we hoped. It did, and we was hooked.

Since then, we've tweaked the recipe a bit, but the heart of it has stayed the same. An all-purpose salve that’s easy to make and great to have on hand.

Of course, since then, we've made several other salves, including our newest, a dandelion salve recipe made with homemade dandelion oil.

Homemade Salve Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shea butter
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 1/4 cup beeswax pellets
• 1 tablespoon raw honey
• 10 drops lavender
• 8 drops frankincense
• 5 drops Tea Tree
• 5 drops geranium
• Storage Tin

Directions:

1. Melt shea butter, coconut oil, and beeswax in a double boiler.
2. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
3. Stir in raw honey and essential oils.
4. Transfer to storage tin.
5. Allow it to harden with the lid off.
6. Apply to the area of concern.

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Recipe Tips

• All skin types are different. As a result, you must perform a patch test first before using this product.
• If you don’t have a double boiler, you can easily make your own by placing a heat-resistant bowl over the top of a saucepan of water and bringing it to a boil.
• This will be enough to fill two containers, depending on the size you use.

Recipe FAQs

Can we leave out the essential oils?

Yes! You can absolutely omit the essential oils. The natural scent of shea butter gives the salve a light, pleasant fragrance on its own.

Where should we store this salve?

Homemade salves should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain their quality.

How do you make this less greasy?

Adding a small amount of arrowroot powder or cornstarch can help reduce the greasiness.

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Homemade Skin Salve

By the studio Ascher Prep: 5 minutes minsActive: 10 minutes minsAdditional Time: 20 minutes minsTotal: 35 minutes mins Yield: 2 tins SaveSaved Pin Print If you love making your own skincare, this homemade salve is a must-try. It’s made with rich butters and nourishing oils, creating a smooth, spreadable texture that melts into the skin.

Equipment

• shallow storage tin

Ingredients

• ½ cup shea butter
• ½ cup coconut oil
• ¼ cup beeswax
• 1 tablespoon raw honey
• 10 drops lavender
• 8 drops frankincense
• 5 drops tea tree
• 5 drops geranium

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Instructions

• Melt shea butter, coconut oil, and beeswax in a double boiler over medium heat.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
• Stir in honey and essential oils.
• Once ingredients are well combined, transfer the salve to metal storage tins.
• Allow the salve to harden completely before securing the lid.
• Apply to the area of concern.

Video

Notes

Always perform a patch test first before using any new product. This will be enough to fill two containers, depending on the size you use. Tried this recipe?Mention @our_oily_house or tag #ouroilyhouse! This recipe is for your own viewing pleasure and is not meant for healing purposes. Readers must perform their own research and tests before making any recipe.