Recipes

Arnica Salve

Rejuvenate skin while easing discomfort.

This DIY salve blend nourishes the skin, crafting an all-purpose salve that also uplifts, rejuvenates the mind, and helps ease minor discomfort.

Ingredients

15 drops of Lavender Oil

15 drops of Helichrysum italicum Oil (Corsica)

1/2 ozs of Beeswax Pellets

1.5 fl oz of Arnica Infused Olive Oil

Supplies

2-3 Aluminum lip balm tins

Directions

STEP 1

Melt .50 oz (14 g) of beeswax using a double boiler.

STEP 2

When almost melted, add 1.5 fl oz of arnica oil.

STEP 3

When melted, remove from heat and add the essential oils.

STEP 4

Pour into small .5 oz PET jars and keep handy for small emergencies.

Safety and dilution

This was blend was created at a 3% dilution. We recommend a small patch test to ensure there is no skin sensitivity. Best avoided on broken skin.

Kid safety: For kids between the ages of 5 and 10, we recommend 5 drops lavender, 5 drops helichrysum.

Shelf Life

The ingredient with the shortest shelf life remaining becomes the shelf life of the entire blend.

AUTHOR

Karen Williams

President, Aromatherapy & Sourcing

<div>Karen first learned of Aromatics International during her extensive studies with the Aromahead Institute. She had worked as a registered nurse for more than 35-years and wanted to enrich her career by pursuing her passion for plant-based medicine and natural wellness. After decades of continued study, Karen enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience with the aromatherapy community. <br><br>As our president, lead aromatherapist and product-sourcer, Karen keeps the Aromatics International vision alive. She works with small distillers around the world to offer high-quality, sustainable, organic, and wildcrafted products and share their benefits with our ever-growing community.</div>