How To Make A Headache Healing Balm

While checking my Facebook page, I saw this posting from DIY Home World on How to Make a Headache Balm.  I had to scroll down to get to the link that led me to the site called Henry Happened , which actually had the recipe for Herb-Infused Balms for Healing Headaches. To tell you the truth, I have not used a balm for a headache before because I rarely get headaches. This would be interesting to try especially the recipe that includes lavender (which is meant for relaxation).  Now I must warn you that this posting does not give you exact amounts you need to make these recipes so read the posting all the way through in order how to make them.

Tutorial for Everything Balm

According to the Soap Queen this recipe for everything balm is excellent for many applications. Because the oils used in this recipe are all lip-safe, it makes a great lip balm as well (though, you’ll want to ensure any essential oils you use are lip safe as well if you go that route). Try it on your cuticles, or on stubborn winter dry patches (like elbows and knees) for intensive moisture. Make sure to check out the end of the tutorial for some of Anne-Marie's favorite additives to kick the benefits up a notch!

Winter Salt Soak

Completing her winter bath and body products series, Anne-Marie (aka The Soap Queen) posted a recipe for a Winter Salt Soak
so you can treat your little tootsies to a warm, fizzy, epsom salt soak. Anne Marie says that epsom salt has been long known for it’s abilities as a natural remedy for so many ailments. Plus she has designed a special “sore muscle” essential oil blend that will diminish your foot cramps, aches and pains from a long day on the mountains. Once you finish soaking, you can later your feet with her winter balm recipe. Both recipes are very simple to make in no time at all, plus Anne Marie has provided a link to make the same labels she has in her photos.

Herbal Baby Balm Recipe

Materials:

1 cup calendula or camelina oil
3 tbsp. dried lavender
1 tbsp. dried calendula
1 tbsp. dried rose petals
1 tsp. dried chamomile
2 tbsp. vitamin E oil
1 1/2 tsp. jojoba oil
4 drops lavender oil
8 tbsp. beeswax

Instructions:

Grind the herbs into a powder using a clean coffee grinder or blender. Warm oil in top of a double boiler pot; add the powdered herbs and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow the healing properties of the herbs to fully release in the oil. Place remaining oils in a glass bowl. Place a coffee filter inside a wire strainer, hold over glass bowl, and pour the warm herb oil through the strainer into the bowl. Melt the beeswax in the top of a double boiler; add slowly to the oil and herb mixture while whisking with a wisk or egg beater. Continue whisking until the mixture is thick and creamy. Store in 2-4 oz. containers. If you plan to store balm longer than 3 months, keep refrigerated.



Source: http://www.freebies4ya.com/beautyrecipes/forbabies4.asp#herbalbabypowder

How to Make Heel Balm

by Karen Cotton

Cold weather and outdoor activities wreak havoc on your feet. Using a good heel balm will soothe and heal cracked soles and allow you to put your best foot forward every time.

Things You’ll Need:

2 oz beeswax
2 oz shea butter
2 oz cocoa butter
2 oz coconut oil
2 oz avocado oil
2 oz apricot kernel oil
2 oz aloe vera oil
2 oz jojoba
2 oz emu oil
40 drops orange essential oil
10 drops ylang ylang

Directions:

Step 1 In a heat-safe bowl (pyrex) place all ingredients except for orange oil and ylang ylang.

Step 2 Place bowl into a water bath over medium heat to melt the butters, wax and oils.

Step 3 Remove from heat as soon as beeswax is nearly melted.

Step 4 Stir thoroughly.

Step 5 Add ylang ylang and orange oil and mix.

Step 6 Once cooled, place your mixture into a sealed container.

Blogger Note: If you have a favorite fragrance or essential oil than what is described in this recipe then go ahead and adjust the amounts. If you try this recipe, please let me know what you think.

Source: http://www.ehow.com/how_2245013_make-heel-balm.html