HOMEMADE HEADACHE SALVE RECIPE

Here’s a simple and effective homemade headache salve recipe using natural ingredients. This balm can help soothe tension headaches, migraines, and sinus pressure when applied to the temples, forehead, or back of the neck.

🌿 Homemade Headache Salve Recipe

🧴 Ingredients (Makes ~2 oz)

2 tbsp beeswax pellets (for consistency and shelf life)

2 tbsp coconut oil (soothing, anti-inflammatory)

2 tbsp olive oil or sweet almond oil (carrier oil)

10 drops peppermint essential oil (cooling and pain-relieving)

8 drops lavender essential oil (calming and relaxing)

6 drops eucalyptus essential oil (opens sinuses, refreshing)

(Optional) 4 drops rosemary essential oil (stimulates circulation, eases pain)

(Optional) 1 vitamin E capsule (for preservation and skin benefits)

🔥 Instructions

1. Melt the oils and wax:

In a double boiler (or heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water), melt the beeswax, coconut oil, and olive oil together, stirring gently.

2. Cool slightly before adding essential oils:

Once everything is melted and combined, remove from heat. Let it cool for a minute or two (but not solidify), then stir in the essential oils and vitamin E if using.

3. Pour into containers:

Pour the warm mixture into small clean tins, balm jars, or lip balm tubes. Let it sit undisturbed until fully cooled and solidified.

4. Label and store:

Label with the name and date. Store in a cool, dry place. Shelf life is about 6–12 months.

💆‍♀️ How to Use

Apply a small amount to temples, forehead, behind the ears, or the back of the neck.

Gently massage in circular motions.

Avoid contact with eyes.

⚠️ Safety Tips

Always do a patch test before full use to ensure no skin sensitivity.

Not recommended for children under 6 or pregnant women unless essential oils are modified accordingly.

Keep out of eyes and mucous membrane.

Skin Care Trio Recipe For Dry Skin

Here's a Skin Care Trio recipe specially formulated for dry skin. These three work together to cleanse, nourish, and seal in moisture — perfect as a gift set or personal care routine.

🌿 Dry Skin Care Trio Recipes 

 🧴 Massage Oil + 🧼 Gentle Soap + 🧈 Healing Balm

1️⃣ Deep Nourishing Massage Oil (100 ml)

Use: After bath/shower or before bed

Benefits: Hydrates, softens, calms itching

Ingredients:

40 ml Sweet Almond Oil

30 ml Avocado Oil

20 ml Olive Oil

10 ml Castor Oil

10 drops Lavender EO

8 drops Geranium EO

5 drops Chamomile EO

1 capsule Vitamin E oil

Instructions: Mix all oils in an amber bottle. Shake gently.

2️⃣ Moisturizing Soap for Dry Skin (500g batch)

Use: Daily cleansing

Benefits: Gently cleanses while retaining moisture

Base Oils:

250g Coconut Oil (cleansing & bubbly lather)

150g Olive Oil (gentle and moisturizing)

100g Avocado Oil (vitamin-rich)

1 tbsp Castor Oil (adds creaminess and moisture)

Additives:

2 tbsp Oatmeal powder (soothing)

2 tbsp Goat’s milk powder or coconut milk (hydrating)

10 drops Lavender EO

5 drops Chamomile EO

Lye and Water:

Approx. 66g NaOH + 150g distilled water (adjust based on soap calculator)

Instructions: Cold process method. Cure for 4–6 weeks.

 

Here are Precautions and Safety Tips for Beginners Making Cold Process Soap 🧼⚠️

Making cold process soap can be fun and rewarding, but it involves working with lye (sodium hydroxide), a caustic chemical that requires careful handling. Here are essential safety tips for beginners:

🛑 1. Always Wear Safety Gear

Gloves – Protects your skin from lye burns.

Goggles – Prevents splashes into your eyes.

Long sleeves & pants – Covers your skin from accidental splashes.

🌬️ 2. Work in a Well-Ventilated Area

Mixing lye and water produces fumes that can irritate the eyes and lungs.

Open windows or use a fan to ventilate the area.

⚗️ 3. Add Lye to Water – Never the Reverse!

Always pour lye into water slowly while stirring.

Never add water to lye — it can cause a violent reaction or explosion.

☠️ 4. Keep Lye Away from Children and Pets

Lye is highly dangerous. Store it securely and never leave it unattended.

🧯 5. Have Vinegar On Hand — But Know Its Limitations

Vinegar neutralizes lye spills on surfaces (not skin).

Do NOT apply vinegar to skin burns — rinse with cool water and seek medical help if needed.

📏 6. Use Accurate Digital Scales and Thermometers

Soap-making is a precise chemical process. Always measure ingredients accurately.

🧪 7. Use Lye-Safe Containers

Use heat-safe plastic, stainless steel, or tempered glass.

Never use aluminum—it reacts with lye.

🔬 8. Follow Trusted Recipes

Don’t guess ingredient amounts.

Use a lye calculator or follow a well-tested formula to avoid dangerous mistake.

🕒 9. Let Soap Cure Properly

Cold process soap needs to cure for 4–6 weeks to allow the lye to neutralize and moisture to evaporate.

Don’t use uncured soap—it can still be harsh or lye-heavy.

📚 10. Keep Learning

Watch tutorials, read blogs, join soap-making groups.

Knowledge improves safety and results!

3️⃣ Healing Balm for Dry Patches (50g jar)

Use: Elbows, hands, heels, dry face patches

Benefits: Seals in moisture and repairs cracked skin

Ingredients:

20g Shea Butter

10g Beeswax

10g Avocado Oil

5g Castor Oil

5g Olive Oil

5 drops Chamomile EO

5 drops Lavender EO

1 capsule Vitamin E oil

Instructions:

1. Melt shea butter, beeswax, and oils in a double boiler.

2. Remove from heat, add essential oils and vitamin E.

3. Pour into sterilized jar. Let cool before sealing.