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Homemade Baby Balm Recipe
This moisturizing baby balm helps protect baby's delicate skin with natural ingredients.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Cooling Time
2
hours
hrs
Total Time
1
hour
hr
15
minutes
mins
Servings:
5
ounces
Author:
Katie Wells
Equipment
Double boiler OR glass bowl and pot
8 ounce glass jar
Ingredients
¼
cup
cocoa butter
(or 18 cocoa butter wafers)
¼
cup
shea butter
2
TBSP
olive oil
1
TBSP
castor oil
7
drops
essential oils of choice
(I used frankincense, chamomile, and rose)
Instructions
Heat all of the ingredients (except essential oils) in a double boiler or in a glass jar or bowl over a small pan of boiling water.
Stir carefully until melted.
Remove from heat and add essential oils if using.
Pour into a glass jar and let it cool in the fridge for several hours or until firm.
Store at room temperature and use a small amount as needed for baby’s skin (or adult skin)
Notes
Use herb infused olive oil to make the recipe if desired. Check the article for ideas of what to use.