Homemade Sleep Salve
This easy DIY Sleep Salve to help you fall asleep quickly instead of counting sheep for hours! Made with essential oils and an easy homemade salve base.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut oil
- 1 cup almond oil
- 2 ounces dried lavender
- 4 ounces beeswax
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons witch hazel
- 20 –30 drops essential oils see note
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170 degrees.
- Combine coconut oil, almond oil, and lavender in an oven-safe dish.
- Place in the oven for 2-4 hours.
- Strain the oil using cheesecloth to remove the herbs. Make sure to squeeze all the oil you can out of the herbs!
- Discard your herbs & pour the strained oil into a medium pot on medium heat.
- Stir in the honey until completely combined.
- Add 2 ounces of beeswax, stirring until completely melted.
- Prefer the spoon test (see note) and add more as needed)
- Remove from heat & allow to cool slightly.
- Add your witch hazel & essential oils, stirring well.
- Pour the mixture into your containers and seal once it has cooled to room temperature.
Notes
Cooking method:
Slow cooker method: Use the slow cooker on warm for 2-4 hours.Stovetop method: Use a double-boiler on low for 30 minutes, strain, and follow directions starting with #4.
The Spoon Test:
Layout a piece of wax paper. Dip a spoon into your oil/beeswax mixture and lay on the wax paper. Give it a few minutes to cool and check the consistency. Add more beeswax and recheck as needed until you reach the desired consistency.How to use Homemade Sleep Salve:
Apply generously to the bottom of your feet before bed.Cover with socks.