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Homemade peppermint salve to the rescue for dry skin. Anyone else have hands that feel like sand paper? Seriously, I’ve contemplated just sticking both hands into my bottle of olive oil if only the opening was large enough.
Thankfully, Sarah is sharing her awesome homemade salve recipes for dry skin for our poor dried out winter hands. I can’t wait to try this out!
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Do you know someone who suffers from extremely dry skin in the winter? This homemade peppermint salve for dry skin is the perfect antidote.
Back when I was trying to figure out my son’s food allergies, I tried all kinds of creams and lotions to soothe his eczema. I knew I wanted to have something free of artificial and chemical ingredients. I tried out a recipe by Elizabeth Foss and was in heaven! I made an extra large batch and gave it out as presents to friends. Some of them even asked if they could buy more!
This salve is my version with a few tweaks for simplicity. It’s so easy to make and creates a special homemade gift your friends will love.
Peppermint not only smells great, but it also helps support the bodies response to inflammation, which is perfect for irritated skin. The other 3 herbs in this recipe (calendula, plantain and chamomile) are also prized for their ability to support the bodies response to irritated skin.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Makes approximately 14 oz.
Equipment
Small crockpot or small pot
Strainer
Ingredients
16 oz. olive oil
1.8 oz. beeswax granules (organic and safe for cosmetic use)
Dried herbs
½ c Peppermint
¼ c Calendula
¼ c Plantain
¼ c Chamomile
Optional- 30 to 40 drops peppermint essential oil-note: peppermint essential oil is considered a warm oil and can tingle on the skin. The oil in this recipe is diluted, but use with care on broken skin. You can also use lavender essential oil, too.
Some of my favorite and most used essential oils are Lemon, Lavender, and Peppermint all combined for you in this special starter kit)
3 Vitamin E capsules
Small containers (these metal jars are adorable but anything leak-proof will do). I recycled a few tiny eye shadow tubs into a great portable size that I can keep in my purse. I love these wide-mouthed small Mason jars as they make dipping in easier and can be used to can up goodies later.
The salve is a dark green when hot but it will lighten as it cools to a yellow-green.
Once your salve is done you can turn your attention back to the dishes that may have piled up in your sink! Even the most efficient kitchen turns into a mess now and then 🙂
For easy cleaning, wipe out your pot while it’s still warm and before the drips that are left behind have firmed up.
This mint salve recipe comes out with a fairly soft consistency. If you’d like a firmer salve, you can use a full 2 oz. of beeswax.
You can get these herbs and oils at your local health food store. If you have the time to wait on shipping, it’s much more affordable to order your supplies online.
A pretty container takes this salve from everyday to something special. You can get creative – pint mason jars topped with a colorful fabric square, vintage metal tins and simple round tins tied with a pretty ribbon are all great options.
This salve won’t cure food allergies, but it does soothe eczema and parched winter skin. It’s so easy to make and it makes a thoughtful handmade Christmas gift.
Sarah Mueller is a blessed wife to an amazing man and busy mother to 4 boys. She writes at Early Bird Mom about keeping your family intentional and organized. Make sure to download her latest subscriber printable, 10 Easy Ways to Start Organizing (even when you don’t feel like it).
Enjoy your homemade peppermint salve making!
Melissa K. Norris inspires people's faith and pioneer roots with her books, podcast, and blog. Melissa lives with her husband and two children in their own little house in the big woods in the foothills of the North Cascade Mountains. When she's not wrangling chickens and cattle, you can find her stuffing Mason jars with homegrown food and playing with flour and sugar in the kitchen.
