Around our house, boo-boos and ouchies are a common thing. Nicks, scrapes, cuts, and scratches are a common daily thing around here. I live with 7 large dogs and let’s just say they can get a bit hyper. They can get overly rambunctious and those toenails (bear claws, as I call them) can leave some nasty scratches! Beyond that, I must just be accident prone. I can get nicks and cuts just from dusting! Go figure! When these little accidents happen, instead of reaching for a tube of Neosporin, I have my trusty Homemade Neosporin!
I have told you before about the anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties of essential oils and we all love coconut oil don’t we? Well, did you know that you can make your own antibiotic cream with natural ingredients? Check out this easy recipe and whip you up a batch. It is a great natural alternative to Neosporin antibiotic cream that works just as amazingly!
Homemade Neosporin with Essential Oils
Items Needed:
1/2 cup Coconut Oil
1 tablespoon Almond Oil
2 tablespoons of beeswax
Small glass jar
20 drops each of:
-Lavender Essential Oil
–Tea Tree / Melaleuca Oil
-Lemon Essential Oil
1 Tablespoon Witch Hazel
Directions:
Add Coconut oil, beeswax, and almond oil in a double boiler (or a small glass bowl inside a saucepan of boiling water).
Continue to heat until all wax is melted.
Place melted liquid in a bowl, add Witch Hazel and essential oils.
Blend until you get a waxy-creamy texture.
Pour into jar and allow to cool.
That’s all there is to it! This batch should last you a long time, as a little goes a long way.
Here’s why this Homemade Neosporin works so Great!
Coconut oil is anti-bacterial and anti-viral and creates a more creamy texture to the wax mixture. It also promotes healing.
The Essential Oils are antibacterial, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties. Lavender is also an analgesic, meaning it helps ease the pain on the area.
Almond oil reduces inflammation and reduces redness.
Witch Hazel is a natural astringent that helps clean and disinfect the area. It will also help with any bruising or swelling.
That is interesting. It kind of looks like a thick mayo. Would have to make sure no one ate it.
Visiting from the linky monday party-This is fabulous! We use our share of neosporin too, so I love the idea that you can make your own. The ingredients look amazing.
I love this, and with three kids, it will come in handy. I’ve pinned it to have on hand.
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This is awesome! I’m sure it smells a lot better too!
Wow! I would have never thought this would be something that could be made at home. So very cool.
I have most of the ingredients around, I am going to give this a try. Seriously the animals are always getting me. It doesnt matter how short their nails are, a paw always comes my way. OK, and I am a klutz, and get scrapes and cuts a lot. I like using neosporin, but hadnt thought f making it.