After-Sun Calming Balm DIY

After-Sun Calming Balm

A soothing blend of coconut oil, shea butter, calendula, aloe and lavender to calm the skin after time in the sun. Shea Butter is available at most natural foods stores. We like Everyday Shea by Alaffia.

Ingredients:
6 Tbsp Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil
1/4 cup Shea Butter
1/4 cup Aloe 
2 Tbsp Calendula Oil (like the one by Herb Pharm)
1 tsp Vitamin E oil
25-60 drops *Lavender Essential Oil

*Lavender is well known for its skin healing properties and is especially soothing for burns. Be sure to use lavender and not lavendin, which can actually cause more inflammation.

Directions:
1. In a double boiler over low heat, gently warm the coconut oil and shea butter. Be careful not to melt the oil and butter – heat just enough to blend easily. Once incorporated, transfer the oil and butter mixture to a bowl.

2. Using an electric mixer, blend the coconut oil and shea butter mixture on low to medium speed until well incorporated, 1-2 minutes. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and avoid having clumps in the final product.

3. Add calendula, aloe vera and vitamin E oil. Blend for 3 to 5 minutes until thick and creamy.

4. Add essential oil and blend to incorporate.

Yields 8oz. Transfer to a container like a wide-mouth canning jar for easy scooping. Keep out of direct sun as the oils and butter will separate if melted.