Homemade Non-Toxic Diaper Rash Salve
Equipment
- Double boiler or heat-safe glass bowl and pot
- Spoon for stirring
- 8oz glass jar for storage
- Measuring spoons and cups
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup shea butter
- 3 tbsp tallow
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp beeswax pellets
- 2 tbsp bentonite clay
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
- 2 drops lavender essential oil
- 2 drops chamomile essential oil
- 1 drop tea tree essential oil
Instructions
- In a double boiler, melt together shea butter, tallow, and beeswax pellets.
- Once melted, remove from heat and stir in bentonite clay and arrowroot powder until smooth.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then stir in lavender, chamomile, and tea tree essential oils.
- Pour the slightly cooled mixture into an 8oz glass jar. Let it cool to room temperature to solidify.
- Allow the salve to cool and harden completely before securing the lid.
- Apply a small amount to your baby’s clean, dry skin as needed.
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