Skin salve for eczema or dermatitis

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Skin salve for eczema or dermatitis

Here is another treatment for rough, dry, irritated skin that outperforms the store-bought versions.

Ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons grated beeswax
• 1 cup untoasted sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon tincture of goldenseal
• 1/2 teaspoon tincture of barberry root
• 8 drops tea tree essential oil
• 8 drops chamomile essential oil

Directions:
1. In the top of a double boiler over low heat, melt the beeswax, stirring occasionally. Stir in the sesame oil.
2. In a small dish, mix tincture of goldenseal and barberry root. Add the tea tree and chamomile essential oils.
3. Stir this mixture into the beeswax-oil mixture. Apply as needed.