Ingredients
Scale
40 g tallow, St. John’s wort infused
6 g cera bellina wax pastilles (can also use beeswax)
1.0 g CBD concentrate (1,000 mg)
30 g jojoba oil, St. John’s wort infused
14 g squalane, St. John’s wort infused
15 drops frankincense essential oil
15 drops copaiba balsam essential oil
Instructions
- Using double boiler (or other gentle heat source), heat tallow, cera bellina wax and CBD concentrate until liquified. You should not see any traces of wax pastilles in the oil.
- Add jojoba and squalane oil, mixing to combine until well incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into two 2-oz cosmetic jars or a 4-oz mason jar.
- Allow to cool completely and set before capping to prevent condensation on the surface of the balm. If the room is warm, cool in the refrigerator to prevent crystallization.
Notes
If you live in a very warm climate, you may wish to increase the wax slightly to create a firmer salve.
I recommend glass containers for storing homemade lotions and potions. Glass doesn’t leach chemicals and it’s easier to clean/sterilize after the product is used up and you’re ready to refill.
If you do choose to use a plastic container, be aware that essential oils tend to react with plastic, so even if you can get it “clean,” your container will likely not be reusable.
