How to Make An Herbal Ointment
An ointment is used to form a protective layer on the skin and does not contain water. This does contain oils or fats.
Things You'll Need:
1 oz beeswax
1/2 c Vegetable Oil
20-30 Drops Essential Oils, if Desired
Glass Bowl
Suacepan
Small Jars
1
Place your beeswax and oil in the glass bowl and place over a saucepan of water. Bring water to a boil and simmer until your wax is melted. Remove from heat.
2
Stir continuously until the mixture has cooled and stiffens up. If desired, add your essential oils and stir into mixture.
3
Pour into small, clean jars and seal tightly.
Tips & Warnings
This should keep for a couple of months and is suggested that you make this in small amounts.
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An ointment is used to form a protective layer on the skin and does not contain water. This does contain oils or fats.
Things You'll Need:
1 oz beeswax
1/2 c Vegetable Oil
20-30 Drops Essential Oils, if Desired
Glass Bowl
Suacepan
Small Jars
1
Place your beeswax and oil in the glass bowl and place over a saucepan of water. Bring water to a boil and simmer until your wax is melted. Remove from heat.
2
Stir continuously until the mixture has cooled and stiffens up. If desired, add your essential oils and stir into mixture.
3
Pour into small, clean jars and seal tightly.
Tips & Warnings
This should keep for a couple of months and is suggested that you make this in small amounts.
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