Why dandelion? It is great for sore muscles and super dry skin. It really works. Plus, they're readily available throughout the summer for FREE! I like free. I wanted to share my favorite formula for Dandelion Salve Bars with you. I love it!
To start, you need to make a dandelion infused oil. You can get the directions HERE. It's easy! I use the long method, letting them sit in the sun for weeks and weeks. The neighbor asked, "What is that yellow stuff you always have outside?" Ha! That was a good conversation starter!
On my first try last year, I used olive oil and it definitely had a distinct smell to it. This year, I made two batches. One with sunflower oil and the other with sweet almond oil. There is almost no smell to either.
As I mentioned, I did this last year. I used the infused oil to made dandelion salve (The Nerdy Farm Wife recipe HERE) and it is a favorite with my family and me. I love the feel of it, it's silky and it really does work!
I love the convenience of lotion or salve bars. They travel well and they fit right into your hand. Also, I think my husband is more likely to use them.
DIY Dandelion Salve Bars
1/2 cup beeswax pastilles
1/2 cup shea butter
1/2 cup infused dandelion oil
Yes, it's all equal parts, so you can make it to fit however much you want to make.
Melt these three ingredients using a double broiler type method. I use a glass measuring cup with spout in a pan of two inches of just below simmering water. Stir occasionally. When all ingredients are melted, remove from heat and pour into your molds.
I am in love with silicone molds for these types of projects. Peggy at Caring Oils found this sunflower mold and sent me the link (my family LOVES sunflowers!) and I knew it would be perfect for this.
That's it! Easy peasy and wonderful! I can't wait to use them.
Never used a lotion bar? Rub it on your skin like you would soap. Just don't rinse off.
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