Homemade Aloe Vera Salve

Aloe vera powder can be infused in oil to create a beneficial homemade aloe vera salve which is easy for anyone to create.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 2 10

Ingredients

▢ ½ Cup Aloe Vera Powder
▢ 1 ¼ Cups Avocado Oil
▢ 2 ½ TBSP Beeswax Pellets
▢ 50 Drops Essential Oils (optional) Lavender or Frankincense

Instructions

Making Infused Oil

To make this salve, first you will need to infuse the aloe vera powder in the avocado oil. To do this, place the aloe vera powder in a glass jar and cover it completely with avocado oil. It may take some time for the powder to completely soak up the oil.
Put the lid on the jar and store in a dark cupboard for a few weeks, shaking every couple of days to keep everything submerged.
Strain the aloe vera powder with an unbleached coffee filter. The infused oil is now ready to make into a salve.
If you want to speed up the infusion process, slowly heat the oil in a slow cooker on low heat for 24 - 48 hours.

Aloe Vera Salve

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.
Add essential oils, if using.
Pour the liquid into your tins.
Allow them to sit, uncovered for a couple of hours until fully set.
When properly stored, this salve should last a couple of months.
To Use: Using clean hands, rub a small amount of the salve onto your fingers, then rub it in the intended site.

Notes

Notes:

Place the salve in dark glass jars or metal tins to protect it from exposure to light and air. I have also used tubes for easier application.

Nutritional information is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. The values may vary according to the ingredients and tools that are used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed information.

Keyword Aloe Vera, Homemade, Salve