DIY Cracked Foot & Heel Salve
This recipe is simple, beginner-friendly, and comes together in under 30 minutes. You only need a few ingredients, a double boiler (or makeshift one), and a container to pour your finished salve into.
Equipment
- Small glass bowl or double boiler
- Small saucepan
- Spoon or stirring stick
- 2 oz glass jar or tin for storage
- Kitchen scale (optional but helpful)
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp cocoa butter
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp tamanu oil
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- ½ tbsp beeswax - or candelilla wax for vegan version
- ½ tsp vitamin E oil - for added shelf life
Instructions
- Create a double boiler: Place a heat-safe glass bowl over a small saucepan filled with 1–2 inches of simmering water.
- Melt base ingredients: Add cocoa butter, coconut oil, and beeswax to the bowl. Stir occasionally until fully melted.
- Remove from heat: Once melted, remove the bowl from heat. Stir in tamanu oil, avocado oil, and vitamin E.
- Pour + cool: Carefully pour the liquid salve into your jar or tin. Let it cool completely at room temperature until solid.
- Label + store: Add a label with the date and ingredients if you like. Store in a cool, dry place.
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Notes
This salve is shelf-stable for 6–9 months. If stored in a warm room, you may want to keep it in the fridge during hot months to maintain consistency.
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