Activated charcoal has long been used as an antidote, acting as the perfect insect bite remedy. It has the ability to withdraw the toxins from stings and bites. You can simply add a small amount of water or oil to Pure Eden’s charcoal powder to make a paste, or step it up with a soothing balm.
Simply rub the paste or balm on the affected area, allowing it to be adsorbed by the skin. Cover the bite with a plaster or a bandage and allow to do its work before rinsing off.
How to Make a Charcoal Paste to Relieve Bites and Stings
⦁ Mix a teaspoon of Pure Eden Activated Charcoal with some coconut oil.
⦁ Dab the affected area.
⦁ Reapply every 30 minutes until itching and discomfort has gone.
How to Make an Activated Charcoal Insect Balm
Whether you have been bitten by a spider or mosquito or stung by a wasp, the affected area can quickly become itching and irritated, and sometimes the painful area, just keeps hanging around.
This is a wonderful alternative to using medications which may have harmful chemicals in their formulas.
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- 1 x tablespoon shea butter
- 5 – 7 drops of organic lavender essential oil
- 1 x teaspoon Pure Eden Activated Charcoal
- 1 x teaspoon aloe vera gel
- In a double boiler melt down coconut oil and Shea butter. Once fully melted, remove from heat.
- Add aloe vera gel, lavender essential oil, and Pure Eden Activated Charcoal powder— mix well.
- Carefully spoon the liquid into your containers. Allow to rest for 2-3 hours.
Please note, during extremely hot days, it’s best to keep this balm in a cool spot, ensuring that the mixture doesn’t melt. You can always prepare a batch in advance, and store in your medicine cabinet for easy access, or to grab on-the-go when needed.
With the addition of lavender essential oil, inflammation and itching will be reduced. Aloe vera soothes and promotes healing, while coconut oil and Shea butter offer anti-bacterial and rejuvenating properties.
Depending on the size of your batch, ingredients may vary. This example will make approximately one small pot.
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