How to Make a Natural Hand Salve

Hand salves are the perfect skin care product for working hands. They soothe aches and pains, cure painful cracking and help skin and cuticles to look beautiful and healthy. While there are many kinds of salves available on the market, they are expensive and often contain harsh chemicals. Pamper yourself with this simple all-natural hand salve recipe that smells as great as it feels.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 50 ml of jojoba oil
• 4 tsp. fresh chamomile
• Strainer
• Approximately 1 tsp. of Vitamin E oil
• 1 tbsp., beeswax (Pellets work great)
• 20 drops of rose essential oil
• Double boiler (Stainless steel)
• Baby food jar

1. Warm the jojoba oil over low heat, being careful not to burn the oil. Once warm, remove from heat and add 4 tsp. of fresh chamomile. Cover the oil and herbs and place in a sunny warm location for 2 days.

2. Strain the chamomile from the oil. Some of the oil will have evaporated, so add enough Vitamin E oil so that you once again have 50 ml of oil.

3. Combine 1 tbsp. beeswax with the oil and chamomile mixture in a stainless steel double boiler. Heat the mixture until the wax melts thoroughly and remove from heat. Add 20 drops of rose essential oil and stir well.

4. Pour the mixture into a glass baby food jar with a tight fitting lid and allow the hand salve to cool completely before using.

Tips & Warnings

• Always purchase all natural products and fresh herbs for the best quality hand salves and skin care products.
• Your hand salve is made from natural products without preservatives or chemicals, so it is important to store your finished salve in a cool and dark location.
• Dipping your fingers into the salve can decrease it's shelf life. Use a Q-tip or clean popsicle stick instead when dispensing natural skin care products.