‘Fix Pretty Much Anything’ Salve – A Healing DIY Salve

Last updated on March 10, 2025 by Jess Healey
Originally published on September 6, 2017

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[dropcap]H[/dropcap]ello friends! Today I am sharing a crafty concoction that is utilized quite frequently in our home and will likely be a nice addition to yours, too. Today I bring you an easy to create, very powerful ‘fix pretty much anything’ salve. “Dramatic much?” Maybe, but, really… it’s true.

You know how *real* food foodies kind-of laugh about saying, “Ah, just rub some coconut oil on it!” because coconut oil is like… well, apparently seems to be the cure all for most things? Yeah. This salve is like that.

[/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”none” src=”https://pronounceskincare.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Homemade-DIY-Fix-Anything-Salve-Pinterest-Pronounce-Skincare-Herbal-Boutique.png” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”false” marginless_columns=”false” _label=”New Item 2″ style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/3″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]This salve is always go-to in our home. You will use this DIY salve to help with a plethora of ‘problems’ that creep up in your home. Seriously, just check out how incredibly versatile this healing salve really is…[/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/3″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]

• Rough elbows
• Dry feet
• Eczema patches
• Psoriasis
• Cuts
• Scrapes
• Burns
• Poison ivy
• Bug bites

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• Sore muscles
• Bug repellant
• Antibacterial needs

Yes, ALL of that,  for real!

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This oil is an extremely emollient substance, meaning that it easily makes skin very pliable, supple, and very hydrated.

Have oily skin? No worries, almond oil will work wonders for you, too. This oil is readily recognized by your skin as a “helper” and will help your skin maintain proper PH levels.

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This oil (really, a wax ester) mimics our own skin’s sebum, so it is a welcome, all natural antioxidant ingredient for our skin…all while not being greasy or ‘oily’, at all.

***Read more about both jojoba oil and almond oil HERE in this post I wrote a while back.

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From Mountain Rose Herbs, tamanu oil is “…skin healing, antineuralgic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibiotic and [has] antioxidant properties.” This is a powerful oil that is always present in my home. It shows up in Pronounce Body & Hand Lotions, Pronounce Skin Salve, and this ‘The Anything’ Salve in the shop).

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This is another fabulous oil to have in your arsenal. Neem oil has an impressive, well-researched track record of not only being incredibly moisturizing and healthy for all skin types, but also effective for repelling biting and stinging insects.

***You should also keep neem oil on hand for when you whip up your next batch of my DIY non-toxic bug spray. Pronounce Bug Spray here.

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Properties: Analgesic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aromatic, carminative, cholagogue, deodorant, diuretic, emmenagogue, insecticide, nervine, sedative, stimulant, stomachic, vulnerary.

Benefits: Bruises, burns, dandruff, earache, flatulence, halitosis, headache, indigestion, infection, inflammations, insect bites and stings, insomnia, nausea, nervous tension, rashes, scars, slow digestion, sore muscles, sprains, stress, sunburn, toothache, ulcers, wound.[/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Tea Tree (Melaleuca)” open=”false”]Tea Tree Oil has antimicrobial, antibiotic, and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s healthy and healing for humans, yet is toxic to many insects. I love the powerful antibiotic properties of this versatile and yummy smelling oil![/x_accordion_item][x_accordion_item title=”Cedarwood” open=”false”]Moroccan Cedarwood (or Atlas Cedarwood) is another favorite of mine. The smell…Oh! Divine!!! It is rich and heavy, but certainly not in a bad way; it’s actually quite seductive. From MRH (learn even more HERE)…

Properties: Antifungal, antiputrefactive, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, diuretic, expectorant, insecticide, regenerative, sedative, tonic.

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DIY Fix Pretty Much Anything Salve

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Supplies/Ingredients

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• Double Boiler – *Only needed if using beeswax. I make my own with a glass bowl over a pot of shallow, simmering H2O
• Kitchen scale – like THIS; BTW, having a scale is a great investment in your kitchen and I use mine daily)
• Measuring spoons and cups
• Container(s) – Glass jar or bottle (Find containers in the Pronounce Skincare Herbal Boutique)

• 4 oz Jojoba Oil
• 2 oz Almond Oil
• 6 oz Tamanu Oil
• 2.5 tbs of  Neem Oil
  
• Lavender EO- 6 drops
• Cedarwood Atlas EO- 5 drops
• Tea Tree EO- 5 drops
• Geranium EO- 4 drops
• *Optional– 2.5 oz beeswax

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• Measure everything into a bowl
• Pour into a suitable container
• Shake, shake, shake
• Hooray…ready to use
• Store somewhere dry and cool; shake before each use

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• Measure everything (EXCEPT EOs) into the upper part of your double-boiler (for me, this is a glass bowl)
• Melt on low heat over bottom part of double-boiler (for me, a pot with shallow water) until everything is melted (the beeswax will be the last thing to melt)
• Turn off heat and allow to cool for a couple of minutes
• Add EOs; whisk to fully combine
• Pour into container and place somewhere safe so it can set up (which actually doesn’t take very long); stop by and stir occasionally
• Hooray…ready to use
• Store somewhere dry and cool

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*Please purchase organic, sustainably- & ethically-sourced essential oils. I purchase many of my EOs HERE.
*You can find certified organic carrier oils, butters, wax, herbs, and much more in the Pronounce Skincare Herbal Boutique.

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Simply not enough hours in the day? Pinning more than you could ever tackle these days? No worries. I have got you covered.

Please, head on over to my Pronounce Skincare Shop where I sell ‘The Anything’ Salve in both liquid and solid. While you are there, please look around at all of my other skincare creations. I love making them for my family and for you!

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