Soothing Lavender salve for your home apothecary

This DIY lavender salve soothes minor skin irritation or wounds, mild burns, or insect bites. This easy to make homemade salve deserves its place in every home apothecary. 

My relationship with lavender is somewhat special. I think I may have been one of the Egyptians buried with his lavender in his tombs. I love its color, scent, and its medical benefits too. When I work with lavender it has a calming effect on every family member and makes the home more pleasant and loving. 

This herbal salve recipe is one of many experiments I have done with lavender. Lavender bath bombs, lavender water or vinegar are just a few of my experiments. In addition to the use of lavender in homemade skincare, I also like to cook with lavender. Just recently I updated my repertoire of lavender recipes with lavender biscuits, lavender extract, or strawberry lavender jam. 

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Lavender salve

This DIY salve with lavender possesses healing properties thus very useful in soothing minor skin irritations or healing insect bites. This lavender ointment has calming and relaxing properties that may help with a mild headache or falling asleep. Lavender salve comes in handy in most situations where you’re just desperate for a quick, natural solution. 

Lavender salve benefits

For acne

This scented infused oil possesses antiseptic, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties, It can unclog pores and help with acne and irritated skin. 

RELAXING AND SOOTHING

Well known for its soothing and relaxing properties lavender ointment soothe sore muscles and makes irritating skin relax. The scent of lavender oil provides a calming atmosphere, making you relaxed and prepared for bed.

HEALING AND REPAIRING

This lavender salve helps repair wounds and damaged skin tissues. It helps heal rashes, bites, burns or scars.

Ingredients to make LAVENDER SALVE

Lavender buds and stems (1 cup of dried)

The process of making homemade salve is easy and rewarding. You need to start with a herb, In this case, lavender. Whether you grow your own lavender or buy organic lavender online, the choice is yours. Just make sure the lavender hasn’t been treated with any chemicals, thus organic quality is preferred. 

Lavandula angustifolia (English lavender) is a great choice if you are intending to use your salve in aromatherapy, culinary, and healing applications.

Lavandula intermedia (French lavender) – is used for its perfuming qualities and antiseptic properties—cleaning the body and the home. 

Lavender infused oil

Lavender infused oil is made by maceration of dried lavender buds and stems in grapeseed oil for several weeks so lavender releases its medicinal properties into the oil, Lavender oil, therefore, carries the medicinal properties of lavender including its scent.

To make the lavender infused oil we will be using dry lavender as we want to make stable long-lasting oil without any moisture, that can contribute to spoilage.

Grapeseed oil – benefits for skin

extracted from the tiny seeds of grapes grapeseed oil has a silky texture and is packed with powerful antioxidants and vitamin E, which are excellent for locking moisture into the skin.

coconut oil is a great moisturizer that reduces inflammation. Packed with antibacterial and antiviral properties coconut oil also promotes healing.

Beeswax is an essential part of homemade salve. Produced by honey bees, beeswax also acts as a moisture barrier on the skin, protecting it from drying out but allowing the oils in the salve to soak in.

Lavender essential oil

Lavender essential oil helps combat bacterial and fungal infections. It can be further enhanced when it is combined with tea tree oil for topical use.

Tea tree essential oil

Tea tree essential oil is good for the prevention of infection in cuts and abrasions.  In addition, it encourages wound healing and is also an effective hand sanitizer that helps to kill a number of germs responsible for colds, flu, and other illness.

lavender salve recipe

First step – start with lavender infused oil

Fill your sterilized jar with 1/2 cup of chopped lavender including stems. 

Pour over a carrier oil of your choice ( I used grapeseed oil) so all herbal material is covered completely (approximately 100 ml)

Mix it thoroughly and cover the jar with a lid. Place it in the dark warm spot and let it infuse for 4 weeks.

During those 4 weeks check it the oil won’t evaporate and mix it from time to time. Strain it through a cheesecloth.

 and your lavender infused oil is ready.

Second step – DIY salve with lavender

To make a homemade salve, you’ll need to pour the lavender-infused oil, coconut oil, and beeswax into your double boiler. Set the heat to low-medium, and allow the beeswax and coconut oil to melt and make a homogeneous mixture with the lavender-infused oil.

Third step

Once it is completely melted, just remove the mixture from the heat and let sit for a few minutes to cool it down a bit. The heated oil is not the best for essential oils, and although you’ll need it to remain liquid for this part, you don’t want it cooling down and beginning to solidify.

Fourth step

Add the essential oils altogether 15- 20 drops of lavender and tea tree oil essential oils. The strength of the scent will decrease a bit as the salve hardens, so keep this in mind.

lavender salve uses

• This soothing Lavender salve comes in handy as a first-aid salve for small cuts and bruises
• You can carry it with you on trips to soothe bug bites 
• It can also serve as an after-sun cream as it heals sunburns
• Its relaxing and calming properties will help you to relax and fall a sleep – just rub a small amount on your check or neck.
• This healing and moisturizing salve is a great for any gardener to soothe dry and chopped hands
• I use it on mild headaches, just rub a small amount on your forehead and watch the miracle.