With the insane heat and dryness we have had lately, my feet are in need of some intense foot care. I wanted to make a similar recipe that has been a favorite both with MMS staff, friends and customers. Come join me for a wonderful solution to dry skin. I promise you won’t want to miss out!
One of the star ingredients in this butter is lanolin. Lanolin creates a stronger barrier that protects the skin and keeps it moisturized. This is really important when trying to combat dry skin.
Weighing Lanolin
Another ingredient I would like to discuss is Liquid Glycerin. Liquid Glycerin is everything in this recipe. Liquid Glycerin is a humectant which means it draws moisture to the skin. Perfect for trying to combat low humidity and hot temperatures.
Weighing Oils
The last ingredient I wanted to touch on today it the Helichrysum Essential Oil. Helichrysum Essential Oil has traditionally been used to soothe burns and raw chapped skin. It has also been used as a fungicide and anti-inflamitory product. Helichrysum Essential Oil is also reputed to accelerate healing and skin regeneration. I also chose Helichrysum Essential Oil because of the clean herbaceous odor. I thought it would pair beautifully with the scent of the lanolin.
I often use this product at night. I will apply the salve to my feet and then cover with socks. Try it. You will be astonished at the difference you discover in the morning!
Recipe in Percentages
42% Lanolin
21% Shea Butter, Refined
12% Golden Jojoba Oil
2% Vitamin E Acetate
19% Liquid Glycerin
2% Emulsifying Wax
1% Optiphen
1% Helichrysum Essential Oil
Weighing Glycerin
Weigh all of the ingredients except for the Optiphen, Vitamin E Acetate and Helichrysum Essential Oil. Heat gently until everything is melted. Don’t overheat it! You don’t want the glycerin to burn! Stir the mixture thoroughly. I discover that my glycerin hadn’t emulsified into the mixture while I used a spoon. I ended up pulling out my immersion blender. I mixed for about two minutes spread intermittently over five minutes. Make sure the glycerin is completely mixed in, but remember that you don’t want a whipped airy product. Once the mixture has cooled below 170° F, add the Helichrysum, Optiphen and Vitamin E Acetate. Pour into jars. Label and enjoy!
Melted Ingredients
Note: This mixture can be difficult to use in a bottle. I find a jar is easier but it can be messy. I notice it tends to be more fluid the warmer it is. If you choose a bottle for this product, keep in mind you will have to heat the product to get it out. I find a wide mouth jar is easier and tends to be less likely to get everywhere.
Getting Ready to Mix Salve The glycerin wasn’t mixing so I blended it right in.
You can see air bubbles but everything is mixed properly.
Mixing Salve
Adding Optiphen, Vitamin E Acetate and Helichrysum
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Rating: 4.0/5 (6 votes cast)
Intense Lanolin Foot Salve, 4.0 out of 5 based on 6 ratings
This recipe exceeds the amount of oil recommended in a lotion when using Liquid Germall Plus. LGP has a limit
of 25% oil when talking with the technicians that work with this product daily.
While there is not any water, there are water soluble ingredients.
Exactly the thing I was looking for. I will be trying this quite soon. Thanks. Um, did you know that your grams column isn’t all in grams? Just letting you know. I like to work in grams when using such small amounts. 🙂
LOL, I see that you still hadn’t fixed that little problem with the grams yet. I made this, it was great. Well technically I had a little accident with the glycerin and it was way over, but I still loved it. I plan on making it again but without the extra glycerin. 😀
Oh, this looks awesome! That is a great tip about applying then wearing socks. This is much cheaper than a pedicure. Thanks for the tip!
can i use germall plus instead of optiphen? thnx, it’s just what my feet need!!!
This recipe exceeds the amount of oil recommended in a lotion when using Liquid Germall Plus. LGP has a limit
of 25% oil when talking with the technicians that work with this product daily.
While there is not any water, there are water soluble ingredients.
Exactly the thing I was looking for. I will be trying this quite soon. Thanks. Um, did you know that your grams column isn’t all in grams? Just letting you know. I like to work in grams when using such small amounts. 🙂
Carol,
Thanks for catching that. We will go fix that ASAP!
Great product. I’ve made a similar intense foot salve with Cellini wax to ensure moisture retention. Will try this formulation soon.
My heals are sooo in need of this! I don’t have Helichrysum EO any suggestions on substitutions?
I would try either lavender or basil. Whichever you prefer. Enjoy!
Love it! Bet it’s more effective then beeswax based heel salves. 😀
I need to try this for my scaly dragon heels! I had better get an order together pronto!
Looks like another interesting recipe to try for dry heels. thanks for posting this.
LOL, I see that you still hadn’t fixed that little problem with the grams yet. I made this, it was great. Well technically I had a little accident with the glycerin and it was way over, but I still loved it. I plan on making it again but without the extra glycerin. 😀
Fixed this too! Thank you for your patience.
Tina