How to Make Lavender Healing Salve

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Wash and dry the containers you're intending to use.

   Allow them to air dry, as this is the most hygienic method for drying.
   
   To do so, simply set them on a tea towel and leave for a time.
   
   Suitable containers range from well cleaned used makeup jars, spice jars, to any other small glass containers you have.
   
   Glass is the best material, but be sure the containers are able to handle heat up to up to 95 C (200°F).
   
   Plastics can leach chemicals into the salve as well as break down over time, so avoid using them.
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   Step 2: Assemble and weigh the ingredients.

   , Put the heatproof vessel into a saucepan of boiling water. , Do this by keeping the water simmering and allowing the ingredients to gently come together. , simmering Add the olive oil and lavender oil ingredients to the vessel.
   
   At this point, you'll notice that the mixture will solidify a little, which is fine. , This will liquefy the mixture once again.
   
   Stir the mixture using a skewer to evenly distribute the contents.
   
   Once mixed thoroughly, quickly and carefully pour the resulting liquid into the prepared containers. , If you want to place it in the fridge, that's fine. , Use on dried skin as required.
   
   It's a good idea to label and date the salve so that you remember what it's for and when it was made.
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   Step 3: Put the cocoa butter and beeswax into a heatproof pouring vessel such as a metallic jug or pitcher.

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   Step 4: Melt the ingredients.

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   Step 5: Leaving the water simmering

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   Step 6: take the heatproof vessel out of the saucepan using oven mitts.

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   Step 7: Return the vessel to the saucepan.

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   Step 8: Leave the salve to cool fully.

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   Step 9: Once the mixture has solidified into a salve

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    Step 10: it's ready for use.

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