I make this balm during the cold weather for myself and my family. It makes 4 oz (113 g).
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Ingredients (in grams and ounces):
- Calendula-infulsed almond oil (learn how to infuse here): 46 g (1.62 oz)
- Coconut oil: 36 g (1.27 oz)
- Olive oil: 10 g (0.35 oz)
- Cocoa Butter: 2 g (0.07 oz)
- Beeswax: 16 g (0.56 oz)
- Vitamin E: ~2-3 drops
Procedimiento:
- Melt the solids: Using a double boiler, melt the coconut oil, cocoa butter, and beeswax until completely liquid.
- Add liquid oils: Remove from heat and add the calendula-infused almond oil and olive oil. Stir gently.
- Add the extras: add approximately 2-3 drops of vitamin E.
- Package and cool: Pour the mixture into a clean jar and let it solidify at room temperature. The final texture should be smooth and easy to spread.
Optional Notes
- For a softer balm, reduce the beeswax to 14–15 g (in the video, I used 16g).
I make this balm during the cold weather for myself and my family. It makes 4 oz (113 g).
Affiliate Disclosure:
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase an item through one of these links, we receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the blog.
Ingredients (in grams and ounces):
Calendula-infused almond oil (learn how to infuse it here): 46 g (1.62 oz)
Coconut oil: 36 g (1.27 oz)
Olive oil: 10 g (0.35 oz)
Cocoa butter: 2 g (0.07 oz)
Beeswax: 16 g (0.56 oz)
Crushed calendula flowers (optional): 0.56 g (0.02 oz)
Vitamin E: ~2-3 drops
Instructions:
Melt the solids: Using a double boiler, melt the coconut oil, cocoa butter, and beeswax until completely liquid.
Add liquid oils: Remove from heat and add the calendula-infused almond oil and olive oil. Stir gently.
Add the extras: Incorporate the crushed calendula flowers and approximately 11 drops of vitamin E.
Package and cool: Pour the mixture into a clean jar and let it solidify at room temperature. The final texture should be smooth and easy to spread.
Optional notes:
For a softer balm, reduce the beeswax to 14–15 g (in the video, I used 16g).
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