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Bug Bite Salve

Calms protects and soothes pesky bug bites

Keyword Bug Bite Salve
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp beeswax
  • 10 drops lavender essential oil
  • 10 drops tea tree essential oil
  • 10 drops lemon essential oil
  • 20 drops thyme essential oil

Instructions

  1. In a medium sized microwave safe bowl mix together coconut oil. olive oil and beeswax.

  2. Microwave the ingredients until melted checking every 15 seconds and stirring. It took me about 1 minute total but every microwave is different. You can also melt it in a double boiler on the stove if preferred.

  3. Remove from microwave and stir in essential oils.

  4. Pour into container/s

  5. Makes enough for approximately one 4 oz container. You can also add it into smaller jars or chapstick tubes.

  6. Store in a cool dry place.

  7. To Use: apply a small amount to cover the affected area to provide relief.