All Over Body Pain Cream, Whipped

Another glorious day in Arizona. Perfect weather to be outside, in the backyard raking leaves, weeding and just general upkeep. With that being said, it's also a time for tired and sore muscles and just all over body pain from not being active during the winter months. Happens every year;  you'd think by now we'd learn.  But since we haven't learned yet I decided I better make up an “All Over Body Pain Cream, Whipped” to rub on tonight so that we don't wake up tomorrow sore.

I started with researching which oils to use and came up with this combination. Again, if you don't have some of these oils on hand you can always swap them out for what you do have. Just find what works best for you.

I did my usual research on what oils would work best for my needs. Following is a list of my choices:

-Lemongrass

• Improves Circulation
• Anti-inflammatory
• Assists with Tissue Repair

-Frankincense

• Promotes Cellular Health
• Reduces Inflammation

-Wintergreen

• Pain Killing Properties - conditions including headache, nerve pain (particularly sciatica), arthritis, ovarian pain, and menstrual cramps.

-White Fir

• Relaxes Muscles and Soothes Joints
• Promotes Circulation
• Supports a Healthy Inflammatory response

-Deep Blue

• Soothes Sore Joint Pain
• Soothes Sore Muscles
• Supports Healthy Circulation

-Marjoram

• Calming Properties on the Nervous System
• Soothes Tired, Stressed Muscles

-Peppermint

• Used as a Driving Oil

All Over Body Pain Cream, Whipped

3/4 Cup Coconut Oil (You can Use Shea Butter)

1 Tablespoon shredded Beeswax (2 tbsp if you live in a warm climate like I do)

15 drops Lemongrass essential oil

15 drops Frankincense essential oil
15 drops Wintergreen

10 drops White Fir essential oil

30- 45 drops Deep Blue essential oil 

15 drops Marjoram essential oil

20 drops Peppermint essential oil

In a double boiler; place your coconut oil and beeswax and heat on medium to medium-low until the coconut oil and beeswax melt. I don’t own a double boiler so I use my Pyrex measuring cup in a sauce pan that has about 3 inches of water in the bottom. Take off of heat and pour into a glass mixing bowl and allow it to rest on the counter-top for about 5-10 minutes before you add your essential oils. You don’t want to add the essential oils to soon; they may evaporate and you’ll lose the healing properties. 

At this point you have the option of just pouring it into a glass jar and using it as a salve.

I like a whipped body butter consistency so I put some plastic wrap on my bowl and place in the fridge for about an hour. You want the coconut oil to start firming back up. Next get out your hand mixer and start mixing as you would frosting. That’s the constancy you're looking for. It should about double in size. I whipped mine for about 3-4 minutes. That’s it. Now just spoon it into a glass jar with a lid. Remember a little goes a long way. I use mine at night before bed to allow the coconut oil to absorb into my skin. 

Not only will you get some wonderful pain relief but your skin will love you!!

This was really quick and easy. The longest part was waiting for the coconut oil to firm back up. Once finished my husband and I both used it and loved the results. I'll probably be making another batch using Shea Butter for myself. My husband loves all things Coconut but it can be a little bit oily for my skin now that I've reach 55. I prefer Shea butter or Mango butter. 

I've made up a 6x4 recipe card that you can download HERE or just click on the card below.

As always, Thanks for visiting my Blog and God Bless.