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DIY Sore Muscle Rub Salve

Melissa Norris
Use this recipe to make a muscle rub cream for sore muscles or joint pain. A few simple ingredients and your sore muscles will thank you.
4.14 from 45 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 2 oz. tins

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ounces beeswax
  • 3 ounces coconut oil
  • 3 ounces shea butter
  • 4-6 Tablespoons menthol crystals*
  • 20 drops peppermint essential oil
  • 10 drops tea tree essential oil
  • *adjust to your liking start with the lower amount and increase as desired

Instructions
 

  • In a double boiler melt beeswax, coconut oil, and shea butter.
  • Remove from double boiler and stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Make sure essential oils and menthol are combined well and pour into desired containers.
  • Lip balm tubes work well for an on the go method, but tins and jars will work as well.
Keyword DIY Salve, Muscle Rub
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