Moisturising After Sun Salve

Step 1

First you will need to infuse the aloe vera powder, comfrey leaves, lavender, and calendula in the avocado oil. If you have fresh leaves/flowers, let them dry for at least a day or two before infusing. If using, dried ones, you are ready to start.

Step 2

Once ready, add in your aloe vera powder, comfrey leaves, lavender, and calendula all in the jar, trying to keep it about halfway full.

Step 3

Pour the avocado oil into the glass jar, filling it and making sure everything is covered.

Step 4

Put the lid on and keep it covered for 4 to 6 weeks to infuse the oil.Shake the jar every day.

Step 5

After the infusion period has been completed, strain the leaves with a strainer, cheesecloth or an unbleached coffee filter. The infused oil is now ready to make into a salve.

Step 6

If you want to speed up the infusion process, slowly heat the oil in a slow cooker on low heat for 24 – 48 hours.

Step 7

Combine the beeswax and the infused oil in a microwaveable container and heat for 30 seconds at a time in the microwave until the beeswax is completely melted. Stir in between each heat burst.

Step 8

Allow it to cool slightly and then add the vitamin E oil and a few drops of lavender essential oil.

Step 9

Pour the mixture into small tins and let cool for a few hours or overnight.

Step 10

The salve is now ready to label, date and store.