Now that you know the basic bases, let's go through a simple homemade ointment recipe that you can customize according to your needs – whether for dry skin, eczema, sore muscles, or everyday natural care.
Ingredients:
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30 g fat base (e.g., shea butter, coconut oil, lard)
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10 g beeswax (for firmness)
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10–20 ml herbal or hemp oil extract
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(optional) 5–10 drops essential oil (lavender, tea tree, chamomile)
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(optional) a few drops of propolis tincture or vitamin E (natural preservative)
Method:
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Gently melt the fat base with beeswax in a double boiler until fully liquefied.
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Add the herbal oil extract – e.g., hemp, calendula, or lavender.
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Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool to approximately 40 °C.
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Add essential oils and optionally propolis.
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Pour into clean jars, let it solidify, and store in a cool place.
Tips for Customization by Purpose:
| Purpose | Base | Recommended Additives |
|---|---|---|
| Dry skin | Shea butter + coconut | Lavender, calendula, vitamin E |
| Joints / muscles | Lard + beeswax | Hemp extract, comfrey |
| Eczema | Shea + propolis | Chamomile, CBD oil |
| Lip balm | Cocoa butter + beeswax | Honey, peppermint essential oil |
| Cold sores / acne | Coconut + beeswax | Propolis, tea tree, CBG |
How to Make Hemp Oil Extract:
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Crumble crystals or dried legal hemp flowers (up to 1% THC).
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Place in a sterilized jar and cover with a carrier oil (e.g., olive or hemp oil).
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Macerate for 2–3 weeks in a dark place, shaking daily.
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Strain through a fine cloth. Store in a cool place.
This extract can be used directly in ointments – it contains CBD, CBG, terpenes, and other active compounds.
