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Nourishing Dandelion Salve for Gentle Skin Care

Dandelion Salve made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dandelion flowers fresh or dried
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup beeswax
  • 10-20 drops essential oil optional

Method
 

  1. Harvest or buy dandelion flowers.
  2. Combine dandelion flowers and olive oil in a saucepan.
  3. Simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  4. Strain the infused oil into a clean jar.
  5. Melt beeswax in a double boiler.
  6. Stir in the infused dandelion oil.
  7. Add essential oils if desired.
  8. Pour the mixture into containers and let it cool.