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Homemade recipes for ointments using natural ingredients. Perfect for soothing skin, minor cuts, and dry patches.

Homemade ointment recipes I’ve made soap from scratch before—and let me tell you, it was no walk in the park. Between handling lye and getting the right consistency, it took patience (and a few messy batches). That’s why I absolutely love these 3 homemade ointments—they’re so much easier, beginner-friendly, and packed with natural goodness. Whether you’re soothing scrapes, healing dry skin, or easing muscle tension, these salves come together quickly with just a few simple ingredients you probably already have at home.

1. Healing Herbal Salve for Cuts & Scrapes

Best For: Minor cuts, scrapes, bug bites, or skin irritations.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil (infused with calendula or chamomile if possible)
  • 2 tbsp beeswax pellets
  • 1 tsp vitamin E oil
  • 10 drops of tea tree essential oil
  • 5 drops of lavender essential oil

Instructions:

  1. Gently melt the olive oil and beeswax in a double boiler or microwave.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in vitamin E and essential oils.
  3. Pour into small tins or glass jars and let cool completely before sealing.

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2. Calendula Ointment for Dry, Cracked Skin

Best For: Hands, heels, elbows, eczema, and dry patches.

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup shea butter
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp calendula-infused oil (or olive oil)
  • 1 tbsp beeswax
  • Optional: 10 drops of chamomile or rose essential oil

Instructions:

  1. Melt all oils and beeswax gently in a heat-safe bowl.
  2. Stir well and add essential oils if using.
  3. Pour and allow to set at room temperature.

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3. Muscle Soothing Balm

Best For: Sore muscles, tension, and stiffness.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp beeswax
  • 10 drops eucalyptus oil
  • 10 drops peppermint oil
  • 5 drops rosemary oil

Instructions:

  1. Melt coconut oil and beeswax over low heat.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in essential oils.
  3. Pour into a tin or jar and let it harden before use.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Peppermint Essential Oil

Perfect for soothing skin, minor cuts, and dry patches. Each recipe begins with skin-loving oils and optional essential oils, according to your preferences.

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