Plantains are such awesome plants! And when it comes to uses for the skin they are phenomenal. When plantains are added to Beeswax and Sunflower Oil you have a recipe that is Amazing. This Plantain Salve Recipe is so simple to make, I just had to share.

(OK side note – as soon as I typed out the word ‘phenomenal’ all I heard was this song playing in my head. My mind always jumps to random songs. haha Now back to me trying to be a serious blog writer.)

I made this recipe specifically with my husband and one of my daughters in mind. They both struggle with skin issues. My husband has plaque psoriasis and my daughter has eczema. I wanted a salve that could be used even on their most sensitive areas, that would not clog pours, or irritate their skin.

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Before we dive into the recipe let’s talk a little about why I would consider this plantain salve recipe to be the ONLY one you will ever need. The main reason is I made it to be used anywhere; your face, body, scalp, and even intimate areas. So there is no worrying about how it could affect your skin. (Remember all people can have allergies so I would highly recommend trying this on a small area first just to be sure) This salve helps in so many ways. Let’s jump in.

Sunflower Oil

When I first started making soap I did a deep dive into different oils and the properties they possess. I wanted to learn the reasons why one oil is preferred over another in different recipes. I learned about each oil and its benefits when used.

For this recipe, I chose to use Sunflower Oil. It is packed full of essential fatty acids and vitamin E. This antioxidant-packed oil has the ability to fight redness, inflammation, and irritation in the skin. It is lightweight but doesn’t absorb quickly, so it is perfect for dry skin. With a 0-1 rating on the comedogenic rating chart, it is known to not clog your pores.

Using this oil has all the added benefits but when coupled with the idea that it doesn’t clog your pores I knew it was the oil of choice. It is such a light oil to use. Don’t be fooled, even though it says it doesn’t absorb quickly it doesn’t leave a greasy residue behind. It leaves your skin feeling soft and moisturized, which is great – even for your face.

Beeswax

Beeswax includes the natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties found in honey. When adding beeswax to products it helps create breathable barriers against the elements while offering your skin the ability to fight infections. It also has a natural emollient that helps soften your skin while also brightening your complexion.

People with eczema and psoriasis can use this and naturally fight off infections that can come with raw itchy skin.

Plantains

I don’t even know where to start with this plant. It is simply amazing. It helps wounds heal faster, lowers inflammation, treats poison ivy/oak, stops the sting of insect bites, can be used to draw out thorns, helps promote clotting when applied to wounds, has antibiotic properties, and yes – treats psoriasis and eczema. And the best part – it grows wild in most of our yards!!! Most people view it as a weed not even realizing all the benefits that it has.

Benefits of this Plantain Salve Recipe

Now I know I have been focusing mostly on the benefits of how this helps with Eczema and Psoriasis. But you can use this salve for so much more. Add all the ingredients together, and you have an amazing salve that has all the following benefits:

It is antibacterial
Helps wounds heal faster
Lowers inflammation
Reduces Redness
Treats poison ivy/oak
Treats psoriasis and eczema
Helps with insect bites and stings
Packed full of Essential Fatty Acids
Full of Vitamins (Especially high in – E, A, B6, K, and C)
Promotes clotting when applied to a wound
It can be used as a drawing agent
Helps soften and brighten skin
Creates a breathable barrier to protect the skin
It won’t clog pores.

Let’s Make This Recipe!

First things first. Let’s gather our ingredients and equipment.

1 cup Plantain-Infused Oil
1 ounce (by weight) Beeswax
Scale
Large Pot
2 Glass Jars (plus more if needed to stabilize)
Something to stir oil/wax with
Funnel
Containers to contain salve (Tins or Glass Jars) I used 1 glass jar and 7 small tins with this amount

Step 1:

Weigh out 1 ounce of beeswax on a scale. Place the beeswax in a jar. I suggest using a jar because it allows you to boil multiple jars in one pot creating less to clean up later.

Step 2:

Add 1 cup of Plantain Infused Oil to a jar. If you need a good Plantain-Infused Oil Recipe check out my blog post where I go into detail with how to make it by clicking >>HERE<<.

Step 3

Create a double boiler. You want to boil your beeswax and oil in small jars raised away from the heat. It is easy to create one. You can place a few jar rims in the bottom to create a raised platform to set the jars on top of. You can fold long pieces of aluminum foil to create rows and position a couple parallel to each other to set the jars on. Or you can even use an old rag at the bottom. (easy peasy) Just be sure in each situation that the jars are stable and won’t tip.

Step 4

Bring 1 – 2 inches of water to a boil over medium-high heat in the large pot (double boiler). Be sure before placing your jars in the pots that they are secure and not going to tip over when bubbles are popping out underneath them. You can use multiple jars with water in them to help hold all the jars in place. The worst thing is not having them secure and they tip over into the water ruining your product.

Place the jar of beeswax in the pot and allow the wax to melt. Once the beeswax is almost done melting add the jar of plantain-infused oil to the pot for a few minutes to warm the oil.

Step 5

Mix the beeswax into the plantain-infused oil. Stir to combine. If the sunflower oil is not warm enough and the beeswax hardened up you will need to heat until wax melts.

Step 6

Using a funnel pour the warmed oil and wax mixture into your cute little containers. Allow them to cool before moving them or placing the lids on.

And Viola! You have yourself a wonderful salve to use. We have the bigger glass jars for personal use in our bathrooms. I love to carry the small tin containers in my purse or give them to my family and friends. You can also use mason jars or old jelly jars just as easily. Just have fun with it!

If you have any questions when making this Plantain Salve Recipe don’t hesitate to reach out. I will answer all I can.

Plantain Salve

Experience the magic of this healing salve! This salve harnesses the power of plantains, sunflowers, and beeswax to soothe, heal, and restore your skin.

Equipment

1 Large Pot
2 Glass Jars (additional glass jars can be used to stabilize jars while boiling)
funnel
Scale
Containers

Materials

1 Cup Plantain Infused Oil https://homelyhens.com/health/plantain-infused-oil/
1 Ounce (by weight) Beeswax

Instructions

Weigh out 1 ounce of Beeswax on a scale. Add Beeswax to small jar.
Add 1 cup of Plantain Infused Oil to a small jar.
Boil Beeswax using the Double Boiler Method I spoke of in the blog post.
When the beeswax is almost done melting add the jar of Plantain-Infused Oil to the Double Boiler for a few minutes to warm the oil.
Mix the beeswax into the Plantain-Infused Oil and stir.
Using a funnel pour the mixture into your containers and allow for them to cool completely.
Place lids on and store them in a cool place.

This Amazing Plantain Salve Recipe Is The Only One You Will Ever Need