Activated Charcoal Salve Recipe
Activated charcoal makes a powerful salve to relieve bug bites and stings and even to draw out splinters.
Yield: 4 ounces
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Double boiler
- 4-ounce container with lid
Materials
- ¼ cup calendula-infused oil (make your own or buy online)
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons beeswax pellets
- 3 teaspoons activated charcoal (approximately 15 capsules)
- 3 teaspoons Bentonite clay
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
- 10 drops tea tree essential oil
Instructions
- Use a double boiler to melt the beeswax and oils together. Add the remainder of the ingredients together and stir.
- Pour into a lidded container and let salve cool until it hardens. Keep in a cool, dark place.
Notes
When you’re ready to use the salve, apply it directly to the skin affected by a bug bite, sting, or splinter. Yes, this stuff is still a bit messy, so cover with a bandage or paper towel. Keep applying salve directly to the skin every 12 hours until no longer needed.
If you’re vegan, you can use carnauba wax in place of beeswax.