You can infuse your own coffee oil to make this salve. I've got some info on infusing your own oils HERE. I used fresh ground coffee to make my oil or you can also make it from the used grounds after making a pot of coffee. (it's best to use Organic Fair Trade Coffee if possible)
What You'll Need:
Equal Parts
- Coffee Infused Oil - (Infusing your own oils)
- Beeswax (Vegan Alternative)
- Coconut Oil
- Infused Calendula Oil (Optional BUT very beneficial) - Infusing your own oils.
(I used 1/3 cup of each)
- 1tsp of Shea Butter or Jojoba Oil (Optional)
- 1tsp Vitamin E Oil (Optional)
- Double Boiler or Melting Pot
- Storage Container with an airtight lid
You could also use a few drops of your favorite essential oil to scent. I put one drop of peppermint in mine and it smells much nicer than just the coffee alone. Vanilla would also be really nice.
Melt Beeswax in your melting pot or double boiler first, (& shea butter if you're using) then add in your Coconut, Coffee, Vitamin E oils. Stirring constantly. Once everything is combined remove from heat and add in a few drops of your essential oil if you're using any. Stir well and pour into your storage container of choice.
Allow to cool or pop into the fridge to speed the process & enjoy! (I find it's most refreshing when kept in the refrigerator. It will also keep longer kept in the fridge. )
This actually works wonderfully on stretchmarks as well. You can check out our post on Exfoliating Coffee Cubes for another remedy.
Happy Healing ~ <3
If you're using these as gifts, (or for yourself) feel free to print out and use one of the labels below. You can also check out the post on creating labels to make your own. <3
This is also available for purchase at The Herbal Healing Mama on Storenvy.
Let me know if you've made a similar cream, or if you try this one. Did you add in different essential oils to scent? How do you like it?
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Just a small suggestion, its always best to add your Shea with your beeswax, as the longer you heat it the lest chance yoy have of it becoming 'grainy' also its best to add your vitamin e after you have added your essential oils ( once cooled, but not too cool that it starts to solidify) you want the vitamin e added at the end so you don't lose any of its properties if your using it to extend the life of your product,or if your just adding it for its skin benefits
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