Winter salve
SOS essentials
From the book Cosmética & Saboaria of Dulce Mourato and Filipa Falcão
This salve is great for cough,
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180 gr organic cocoa butter
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80 gr organic coconut oil
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20 gr maceration of eucalyptus in organic olive oil
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20 gr organic beeswax or soy wax
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20 drops organic eucalyptus essential oil
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20 drops organic peppermint essential oil
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10 drops organic rosemary essential oil
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10 drops organic thym essential oil
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Heat the wax, butter and oil in a double-boiler until thoroughly melted
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Let it cool (until 35ºC)
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Add the essential oils and stir
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Pour the salve into a container and allow it to cool and solidify
Apply a small amount in the chest or back or feet.
Do not apply this salve on childreen under 6 years old.
Store away from heat and light.
Validity: 12 months
