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Make: Stress-busting Massage Balm

Lottie Storey November 16, 2016

Massage this fragrant balm into skin for a relaxing treat

MAKES: 130ml
KEEPS: Around three months

INGREDIENTS
For the lavender-infused oil: 
30g dried lavender flowers
180ml olive oil
180ml grapeseed oil
1tsp grated beeswax

Essential oils:
10 drops lavender
10 drops sandalwood
10 drops cedarwood
10 drops bergamot

1 Make your infused oil in advance. Fill a jar with lavender flowers and cover with the oils. Leave to infuse for 3 to 4 weeks, strain and bottle. 
2 Melt the beeswax into 125ml of the infused oil in a double boiler or bain-marie.
3 Add the essential oils and pour into a container.

Found in The Domestic Alchemist: 501 Herbal Recipes for Home, Health and Happiness by Pip Waller (Leaping Hare Press).
 

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Taking time to live well

We celebrate slowing down, enjoying what you have, making the most of where you live, enjoying the company of of friends and family, and feeding them well. We like to grow some of our own vegetables, visit local markets, rummage for vintage finds, and decorate our home with the plunder. We love being outdoors and enjoy the satisfaction that comes with a job well done.

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