Makes approximately one pound.
Equipment You’ll Need:
- Hot plate or stove top
- Kitchen scale
- Heat-proof glass beaker
- Metal mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 0.64 lbs MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides)
- 0.08 lbs Shea butter
- 0.14 lbs Candelilla wax
- 0.07 lbs Brassica glycerides
- 0.04 lbs Cocoa butter
- 0.03 lbs Neem oil
- 0.002 lbs Don’t Bug Me essential oil
- 0.015 lbs Eucalyptus lemon essential oil
Directions – How to Make a Balm
1. Combine all ingredients and heat on stove top or hot plate until fully melted. Melt all ingredients together – EXCEPT for the essential oils. Mix thoroughly.
2. Once the balm is cooled to trace (about 135F), mix in the essential oils then pour off into deodorant tubes or large sunstick tubes or jars.
3. Use as needed on exposed skin outdoors.
4. Enjoy!