Soothing Body Balm

A soothing body balm with tea tree and eucalyptus essential oils. This anhydrous formula is designed for dry areas and post-workout massage.

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Written by Tricelle Gray for Formuley.

New listingMarch 13, 2026

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Ingredients

Phase	INCI Name	Function	%
A	Castor Oil Ricinus Communis Seed Oil	Emollient / carrier	38%
A	Beeswax Cera Alba	Wax / structure	12%
A	Shea Butter Butyrospermum Parkii Butter	Emollient / soothing	6.7%
A	Coconut Oil Cocos Nucifera Oil	Emollient / antimicrobial	21.5%
A	Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (CCT) Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	Emollient / lightweight carrier	10%
A	Cocoa Butter Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter	Emollient / firming	3.3%
A	Calendula Extract (oil infusion) Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract	Anti-inflammatory / soothing	5%
B	Tea Tree Essential Oil Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil	Antimicrobial / therapeutic	0.8%
B	Eucalyptus Essential Oil Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil	Cooling / decongestant	0.5%
B	Lavender Essential Oil Lavandula Angustifolia Oil	Calming / skin healing	0.2%
B	Vitamin E Tocopherol	Antioxidant / skin conditioning	2%

1
Weigh all Phase A ingredients (castor oil, beeswax, shea, coconut oil, CCT, cocoa butter, calendula extract) into a heat-safe beaker.
2
Melt everything at 70 - 75C in a water bath.
3
Remove from heat. Cool to ~55C.
4
Add Phase B (tea tree, eucalyptus, lavender EOs, Vitamin E). Stir well.
5
Pour into tins or jars while still warm.
6
Allow to cool and set completely. Label and date.

•Anhydrous formula-no preservative or pH adjustment needed.
•Total essential oil content is 1.5%, which stays within a reasonable body balm range.
•Calendula oil infusion adds soothing properties-you can make your own by infusing dried calendula flowers in a carrier oil for 4-6 weeks.