Basic Cannabis-Infused Balm
Author: Emily Kyle | EmilyKyleNutrition.com
Craft your own soothing cannabis balm with a simple, customizable recipe. Whether you prefer adding essential oils or adjusting the consistency, this easy process makes it simple to create a balm tailored to your wellness needs. Ideal for easing aches, pains, and dry skin, this natural remedy blends the benefits of cannabis with your favorite nourishing ingredients.
Equipment
- Amber Glass Jar
Ingredients
- 8 teaspoons beeswax pellets, (40 grams)
- 4 teaspoons shea butter, (20 grams)
- 8 teaspoons cannabis-infused oil, (40mL)
- 1 mL FECO/RSO or cannabis concentrate, optional
- 10 drops essential oil of choice
- 10 drops Vitamin E oil, optional
Instructions
- If you haven't already, the first step is to choose your infusion method of choice. Recommended choices are infused coconut oil or FECO/RSO. If needed, prepare your cannabis oil ahead of time.
- Set up a double boiler on your stove over low heat. If you don't have one, a heatproof glass bowl set over a small pot of simmering water works perfectly.
- Add the 8 teaspoons beeswax pellets and 4 teaspoons shea butter to the top of the double boiler. Let them melt together slowly, stirring occasionally.
- Once the wax and butter are completely liquid, it's time to add your cannabis infusion option.
- If using infused coconut oil: Stir in the 8 teaspoons cannabis-infused oil to the beeswax and shea butter mix. Be sure to add 8 teaspoons of a carrier oil if not using infused coconut oil and instead using FECO.
- If using FECO/RSO: Gently warm your 1 mL FECO/RSO or cannabis concentrate syringe in a cup of hot water to make it less viscous, then dispense it into the melted butter mixture. Stir vigorously to ensure it's fully incorporated.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in your desired amount of drops of your favorite essential oil of choice. Also stir in any optional vitamin E oil or potassium sorbate you may be using. Mix well.
- Carefully pour the hot liquid into small glass jars or tins. I find that amber-colored glass helps protect the balm from light degradation. You can use a pipette to make this easy.
- Let the balm cool and solidify completely at room temperature for a few hours. Once it's firm and cool, put the lid on.
- Store your beautiful homemade balm in a cool, dark place.
Notes
Additional ingredients: Feel free to add optional vitamin E oil or preservatives like potassium sorbate to extend the shelf-life of your balm.
Consistency: For a firmer balm, simply add more beeswax to the mixture; for a softer consistency, use less. If needed, you can remelt the balm and adjust the ingredients until you achieve the perfect texture for your needs.
Essential oils: Choose based on personal preference; you can use tea tree, camphor, eucalyptus, capsaicin, etc. Just be sure to use skin-safe oils! You can also add camphor or menthol for a cooling effect.
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