peppermint foot salve

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87 Pinches
Mio, MI
Updated on Oct 23, 2012

beeswax gives foot balms a creamy consistency and a hint of honey fragrance. Beeswax applied to the skin helps to prevent skin dehydration and in foot balms, it prevents cracked, dry heels. In addition, the propolis can aid in healing minor infections. The peppermint stops pain and is antibiotic and antimicrobial

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yield 1 cup of salve. can be put in three jars as gifts

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup beeswax
  • 1/3 cup sweet almond oil
  • 1/3 cup cocoa butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint essential oil

How To Make peppermint foot salve

  • Step 1
    Heat the beeswax and cocoa butter over a low heat. Do not allow to scorch or burn. Once melted, add the oils and continue to gently heat up until the oils and wax have combined and the solution is runny. Remove from the heat and add the rosewater or essential oil. Pour into a clean glass jar and allow to cool completely. The mixture will harden as it cools.

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