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Bug Bite and Boo Boo Stick Recipe
This DIY bug bite stick and boo boo stick is perfect for warm summer months. It soothes and protects skin and is great for little ones and grownups alike.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Active Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 2 2 ounce sticks
Ingredients
- 2 ounces sweet almond oil
- 1 ounce hazelnut oil
- 1.5 ounce beeswax
- 50 drops lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia)
- 30 drops tea tree essential oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)
- 25 drops German chamomile essential oil (Matricaria recutita)
Instructions
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Begin making your boo boo stick by melting beeswax over a double boiler (I used a glass pyrex measuring cup in a saucepan of boiling water)
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Add in sweet almond oil and hazelnut oil and return to liquid
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Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly
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While still liquid, measure in essential oils and stir well
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Pour carefully into 2 ounce paperboard containers, or a 4 ounce jar
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Allow mixture to cool at room temperature, then cap and store in a cool, dry, and dark location.
Notes
To Use
Rub a small amount on bug bites or scrapes several times daily for relief. You can also use this boo boo stick on irritated/itchy or even dry skin for relief. If any irritation occurs, stop using.