Deep Soothing Mango Butter Balm (DIY)
 
 
A deeply soothing balm made with hydrating butters and oils, beautifully fragranced with relaxing and restoring essential oils
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Recipe type: DIY Healing Balm
Serves: Makes 2 x 1 oz pots
Ingredients
  • *Please Read through Instructions before Making*
  • 21g/.75 oz (1.5 Tbsp) Mango Butter
  • 7g/.25 oz (.5 Tbsp) Beeswax
  • 28g/1 oz (2 Tbsp) Fractionated Coconut Oil
  • 1 oz glass jars for storing
  • Essential Oil Blend:
  • 12 drops red mandarin (best alternate: orange or tangerine; could also try bergamot)
  • 12 drops lavender (best alternate: clary sage; could also try sweet marjoram)
  • 6 drops Himalayan cedarwood -- (best alternate: vetiver; could also try frankincense)
Instructions
  1. Melt mango butter and beeswax together in a small sturdy pot on stove over lowest heat, just until barely melted then remove from heat (I use a chopstick to assist the beeswax) - wait 2 minutes then add the fractionated coconut oil, mixing again with chopstick or swirling the pan.
  2. Allow the mixture to cool to 125F (use a candy thermometer) before adding essential oils. This preserves the integrity of the oils and prevents the fragrance from evaporating (you want to enjoy the fragrance in your balm!).
  3. Before pouring: make sure you have your jars in a place where they can sit and rest undisturbed for 8 hours or overnight (away from direct sunlight).
  4. Pour the mixture into the 2 x 1 oz jars dividing equally between them; allow the mixture to cool completely (at least 1 hour) before putting the lid on and then let it rest another 7 hours (ideally overnight) to reconstitute fully into a solid balm before enjoying - - it may look like it's solid on the surface but it's a bit like a thin skating rink on a lake :) it takes time for the layers underneath to solidify and achieve consistency throughout. I don't recommend putting in fridge or over ice to accelerate the process; just let nature take it's course at room temperature for the best result.
  5. Storage: it's best to store this balm at a room temp, dry place away from direct sunlight. It's lifespan will vary accordingly, in the range of 6-12 months.
  6. Enjoy your balm!
Recipe by Inspired Edibles at https://www.inspirededibles.ca/2021/08/diy-deep-soothing-mango-butter-balm.html