Herbal Neosporin

This is much better than the stuff that you get in a tube and much more effective.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup coconut oil (proven to help heal burns, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, great moisturizer)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (full of vitamins, a great moisturizer)
1/4 cup dried comfrey (a herb for healing woulds)
1/4 cup dried calendula (a herb for healing wounds, skin irritations)
2oz beeswax (equals out to 2 of the 1oz bars or 4 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons of honey (natural moisturizer with anti-microbial properties)
10 drops lavender essential oil (anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, analgesic)

In a medium saucepan – combine the coconut oil, olive oil, comfrey & calendula. Cook on medium heat for about 20-30 minutes, stirring often. Strain the mixture using a cheesecloth or coffee filter. Toss the herbs & wipe out any remaining herbs from your saucepan.  Add the strained oil back to your pot, turn the heat to low.  Stir in the honey at this point until mixed thoroughly.  Some people don’t realize the benefits honey has to your skin, but it’s a natural moisturizer with anti-microbial properties.  You can read more about honey in skin care here.  Note, having the honey mix in evenly can be somewhat tedious, so you can opt to omit it if you wish.

Next beeswax:  if you’re using bars, cut into slices before adding.  Stir until completely melted. Stir in the essential oil, if using, at this point.  Once combined, remove from the heat. You’ll want to work quickly now as the salve starts to set up rather fast.  Pour into the glass or tin container(s) of your choice.

Stir occasionally as it cools to ensure that everything settles properly, especially the honey. Once it sets up, seal.  Each batch makes 16 ounces. It keeps for a year.