All-Natural Bug Bite and Sting Balm
Made with 100% natural ingredients to soothe the itch and pain of bug bites and stings.
Yield: 5 ounces
Cost: $7
Equipment
- One 4-ounce jar or several smaller containers
Materials
- 2 tablespoons shea butter
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 ounce beeswax
- 1 tablespoon calendula oil
- 45 drops lavender oil
- 45 drops tea tree oil
Instructions
- In a small pan, melt shea butter, avocado oil, and beeswax. Stir well.
- Remove from heat and stir in calendula, lavender, and tea tree oils.
- Let cool slightly, then pour into small jars or lip balm containers. Let cool completely.
Notes
This recipe makes a pretty solid balm that won’t melt in the heat of the summer. If you prefer a softer cream, use half as much beeswax. It makes about 5 ounces of balm, which should last one person the entire summer.
To use, apply directly to bug bites 2–3 times a day, or as often as needed to keep itching at bay.
This balm should keep for at least a year without going bad. If you notice an off smell, the oils may have gone rancid, in which case you should make a fresh batch.