Herbal Headache Soothing Salve

Herbal Headache Soothing Salve
Ingredients
½ oz beeswax * See bottom of post for info on vegan substitutions
4 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsps castor oil
1 Tbsps magnesium oil
20 drops peppermint essential oil
10 drops lavender essential oil
10 drops citrus essential oil
Instructions:

1. Measure out extra virgin olive oil and set aside
2. Weigh out about ½ oz of beeswax. (or vegan substitution see below) If you prefer a softer salve in general, use a bit less. If your beeswax (or sub) is in a bar and not pastilles, shred or shave so that it will melt easier.
3. Place beeswax and carrier olive oil in a double boiler and melt. Use low heat to preserve integrity of the oil. If you do not have a double boiler or don’t feel like scraping the beeswax out of it later, simply place ingredients in a mason jar and hold over a pan filled with water.
4. Remove from heat and add magnesium, castor and essential oils. Whip quickly with a fork and pour directly into a small glass jar or tin. Experiment with different size jars so that you have some for your home, and some smaller ones to slip in your pocket for on-the-go.
5. Place the jar in the refrigerator or freezer to set. Remove when hardened (likely no more than 30 minutes). Apply to forehead, temples, neck, shoulders or wherever may need some cooling tension relief.

You can use Carnauba or Candilla wax as substitutes for beeswax in this recipe.
The substitution ratio for both alternatives is: ½ oz per 1 oz beeswax (simply use half of whatever amount of beeswax is asked for).
                             Beeswax                 Carnauba Wax       Candelilla Wax
Melting Point            143.6-149 F            181.4 ºF                 155 - 165º F
Candelilla wax tends to be a bit more greasy than carnuaba wax so keep that in mind when making substitution decisions.