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Sunburn Salve Ingredients

After-Sun Soothing Salve Recipe

Prep Time 45 days
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 days 5 minutes
Servings 6 ounces
Creator Merissa

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup dried lavender
  • ¼ cup aloe vera powder
  • ¼ cup dried comfrey leaves
  • ¼ cup dried calendula
  • 1 cup avocado oil
  • 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons beeswax pellets
  • 5-10 drops of lavender essential oil

Instructions

  1. Add in your aloe vera powder, comfrey leaves, lavender, and calendula all in the jar, trying to keep it about halfway full.
  2. Pour the avocado oil into the glass jar, filling it and making sure everything is covered.
  3. Put the lid on and keep it covered for 4 to 6 weeks to infuse the oil. Shake the jar every day.
  4. After the infusion period, strain the oil through a coffee filter or coffee press.
  5. In a double boiler or microwave, melt the beeswax and infused oil slowly.
  6. Allow it to cool slightly, and then add a few drops of lavender essential oil.
  7. Pour the mixture into small tins and let cool for a few hours or overnight.