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Sweet Dreams Infused Oil + Salve
Make this lavender and chamomile-infused 'dream salve' that adds the benefits of aromatherapy to a nightly foot massage.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Active Time
1
hour
hr
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
1
hour
hr
20
minutes
mins
Course:
Bath and Body
Cuisine:
DIY
Keyword:
salve
Yield:
18
ounces
Author:
Stephanie Gerber
Cost:
$15
Equipment
Double broiler
2 5-ounce containers with lids
Materials
½
cup
lavender buds
½
cup
chamomile flowers
8
ounces
coconut oil
¼
cup
beeswax
Instructions
For infused oil
Start a double broiler on medium heat and once it starts boiling reduce to the lowest setting.
Add herbs and then pour oil over them to saturate. If your coconut oil is solid, go ahead and melt it first, then add the herbs.
Simmer for 1 hour. Make sure the double broiler doesn't run out of water.
Remove from heat and let cool.
Strain out herbs with a fine mesh strainer.
For salve
Wipe out your double broiler and return to boil and then reduce heat.
Add beeswax and simmer until melted, stir occasionally to break up any chunks. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Add the infused oil and stir. If it hardens too much, return to low heat to melt again.
Pour into a jar and let sit until solid.
Notes
Store away from direct sunlight and use within a year.