How to Make a Natural Rose Salve
This DIY 5-ingredient rose salve is perfect for taming flyaways, healing chapped lips, soothing irritation and making skin glow.
Yield: 3 ounces
Cost: $5
Equipment
- 3-ounce tin with lid
- Microwave safe bowl or measuring cup
Materials
- 1 tablespoon beeswax (or carnauba wax, if you're vegan)
- 2 tablespoons shea butter
- ¼ cup avocado oil (or another oil, such as almond, jojoba, or coconut)
- 20 –25 drops rose essential oil
- Non-toxic lipstick, beetroot powder, or pink clay (optional for color)
Instructions
- Combine beeswax, shea butter, and the carrier oil of your choice in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted.
- Let the oil mixture cool for 1–2 minutes before adding rose essential oil and colorant.
- Pour into a 3-ounce tin and let cool completely before using.
Notes
Apply salve directly to your skin 2–3 times a day or as needed for wound and skin healing.
This salve should last for at least a year if stored in a cool, dry place.