Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Make Soothing Insect Bite Cream

Instead of applying chemical laden ointments to that insect bite, mix up a batch of natural, soothing insect bite cream. It will relieve the itch, and you won't have to worry about introducing toxins into your body or environment.


Instructions








1. Combine 1 tbsp. of beeswax pellets, 1/2 tbsp. of jojoba oil, 1/2 tbsp. of avocado oil and 2 tbsp. of Shea butter into the top of a double boiler. Warm slowly on low heat. Stir continually until the wax melts into the oils.


2. Remove the top of the double boiler and whip the ingredients with a hand mixer. As the mixture cools and thickens, continue mixing while you add the contents of 3 (400 IU) vitamin E capsules and 1 tbsp. of ground oatmeal.


3. Add 20 to 30 drops of calendula oil and mix until the cream is smooth. Pour the contents into a small glass jar with a tight fitting lid and allow the cream to cool completely before sealing the lid.


4. Store the cream in a cool, dark location or in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

Tags: cream cool, double boiler, insect bite