Making salve with essential oils and coconut oil

Math

• The child learned about measurements and conversions while measuring and combining the ingredients for the salve.
• They practiced basic addition and subtraction skills when adjusting the recipe to make smaller or larger batches of salve.
• The child used fractions when measuring the amount of essential oils and coconut oil needed for the recipe.
• They applied multiplication when scaling up or down the recipe to make different quantities of salve.

Science

• The child learned about the properties of essential oils and how they can be used for their healing benefits.
• They explored the concept of solubility when mixing the essential oils with the coconut oil to create the salve.
• The child gained an understanding of the process of emulsion and how it is used to create a homogeneous mixture in the salve.
• They learned about the effects of temperature on the consistency and texture of the salve when it solidifies.

To further develop their learning from this activity, the child can explore different essential oils and their specific benefits. They can research and experiment with various combinations of essential oils to create salves for different purposes, such as relaxation, soothing sore muscles, or promoting focus and concentration. The child can also study different carrier oils and their properties to understand how they can affect the final product.

Book Recommendations

• The Aromatherapy Garden: Growing Fragrant Plants for Happiness and Well-Being by Kathi Keville: This book explores the world of aromatherapy, including detailed information on growing and using essential oils in various applications, including making salves.
• Essential Oils for Beginners: The Guide to Get Started with Essential Oils and Aromatherapy by Althea Press: This beginner-friendly guide provides comprehensive information on essential oils, their benefits, and how to use them in different ways, including making personal care products like salves.
• Homemade Beauty: 150 Simple Beauty Recipes Made from All-Natural Ingredients by Annie Strole: This book provides a wide range of DIY beauty recipes, including salves, using natural ingredients like essential oils and coconut oil.