How to Make a Sunburn Salve

Spent a little too much time in the sun? Here’s how to make a Sunburn Salve that will soothe and protect your skin as it heals.

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Ingredients in Sunburn Salve:

•  Dried lavender •  Aloe vera powder •  Dried comfrey leaves •  Dried calendula •  Avocado oil •  Beeswax pellets •  Beeswax pellets •  Lavender essential oil

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First, add the aloe vera powder, comfrey leaves, lavender, and calendula in a quart-sized mason jar. Try to keep it about halfway full.

Pour the avocado oil into the glass jar, filling it and making sure everything is covered. Put the lid on and keep it covered for 4 to 6 weeks to infuse the oil.

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After the infusion, strain the oil through a coffee filter or press. Melt the beeswax and infused oil slowly in a double boiler and medium heat or microwave.

Allow the mixture to cool slightly, and then whisk in a few drops of lavender oil.

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