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Posted: April 01 2008 at 3:33pm | IP Logged Quote MarilynW
I would love to hear from those of you who make your own skin salves - I am going to try some natural products as I do not want all these prescription and petroleum based things. Has anyone found one that is gentle for skin irritation and inflammation? Where do you get your supplies from?

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I wholeheartedly recommend Nature's Gift. Their site is full of information, the oils and other products I've received from them have been of the HIGHEST quality, they always include samples with my orders, and they are extremely helpful if you need to contact them. OH, and they ship extremely fast!

I've ordered from them for at least 5 years and have never been disappointed!

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Posted: April 01 2008 at 9:42pm | IP Logged Quote Kristie 4
I make a simple salve with extra virgin olive oil and beeswax. I soak/simmer herbs in the oil for a set time before I make the salve if I want it to have certain properties. Otherwise, the oil and beeswax makes a great all purpose salve for dry skin, burns, lipbalm, etc.

If you want specific directions just ask

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Posted: April 01 2008 at 11:00pm | IP Logged Quote LLMom
I make mine out of beexwax and almond or walnut oil. I make an all purpose salve and a vicks vapor type salve.



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Wow - great information. Question - can I leave out the essential oils?

Another question - is the kit the best way to go - for a complete newbie like me?

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Posted: April 02 2008 at 9:27am | IP Logged Quote Kristie 4
You can totally leave out the essential oils. I would skip the kit if I were you- it is so much cheaper to do it on your own, and very easy

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Wow - great information. Question - can I leave out the essential oils?

Another question - is the kit the best way to go - for a complete newbie like me?


Sure, though those oils are healing. Just don't skip the Vitamin E oil because that is a preservative. I don't even think the kit's available any more. And I've got all those herbs and plenty of them right here, Marilyn. I'm happy to give you some if you are itching to get started (pardon the very poor pun).

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Wow - great information. Question - can I leave out the essential oils?

Another question - is the kit the best way to go - for a complete newbie like me?


Sure, though those oils are healing. Just don't skip the Vitamin E oil because that is a preservative. I don't even think the kit's available any more. And I've got all those herbs and plenty of them right here, Marilyn. I'm happy to give you some if you are itching to get started (pardon the very poor pun).




I will pm you about getting some. Thanks!

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Posted: May 06 2008 at 9:46pm | IP Logged Quote krygerzoo
Coconut oil is a great "solid" base. I use it for chapped lips. Sometimes I'll add eucalyptus or peppermint oil for stuffy noses (wipe on chest or under nose).

The book "An Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants" by Mary Bove, ND has all kinds of great tips! No need for a kit!

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Posted: May 18 2008 at 11:36pm | IP Logged Quote Syncletica
Katherine - what else do you use for your lip balm? Do you melt the coconut oil and add an essential oil or any other herb then strain and package? If so, which ones do you use?
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Posted: May 19 2008 at 7:01pm | IP Logged Quote krygerzoo
I haven't added any herbals (yet!). I put a bit of the solid coconut oil in a small screw cap container, screw the lid back on and put that in a mug of hot water. After it is melted, I mix in the essential oil, let it harden and that's it! Way too easy!!

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