{"id":3481,"date":"2021-01-25T19:53:34","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T19:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/?p=3481"},"modified":"2026-02-22T13:48:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T13:48:43","slug":"how-to-make-cbd-balm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/products-and-how-to-consume\/how-to-make-cbd-balm","title":{"rendered":"How to make your own CBD balm"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>CBD balms, also called CBD salves, have become popular supplemental treatments for muscle pain, inflammation, and skin conditions. Like some <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/cbd\/what-is-cbd-cream\">other topical products<\/a>, CBD balms are absorbed into the skin and can be a safe, non-invasive treatment for joint and muscle pain.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/181017_Learn_Topical_12.jpg\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_441\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/181017_Learn_Topical_12-768x432.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/181017_Learn_Topical_12.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/181017_Learn_Topical_12-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/181017_Learn_Topical_12-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/181017_Learn_Topical_12-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"How to make your own CBD balm\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><figcaption>CBD balms, also called CBD salves, have become popular supplemental treatments for muscle pain, inflammation, and skin conditions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_441\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/181017_Learn_Topical_12-768x432.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/181017_Learn_Topical_12.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/181017_Learn_Topical_12-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/181017_Learn_Topical_12-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/181017_Learn_Topical_12-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"How to make your own CBD balm\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In this step-by-step guide, you'll learn how to make your own CBD balm at home and how to choose the best ingredients for pain relief.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"how-do-you-make-your-own-cbd-balm\">\n\tHow do you make your own CBD balm? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Melanie Bone, board-certified OB-GYN and cannabis specialist, summed up the process this way: \u201cTo make your own CBD balm, you need to put a concentrated form of CBD into a carrier oil such as coconut oil or jojoba oil as well as a beeswax base for structure. After melting these together at low heat (such as the top of a double boiler), the secret sauce is the addition of essential oils and other additives to make it more effective.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\"><p class=\"schema-how-to-total-time\"><span class=\"schema-how-to-duration-time-text\">Time needed:&nbsp;<\/span>40 minutes<\/p><p class=\"schema-how-to-description\">Use the following steps to make your own CBD balm at home. <\/p> <ol class=\"schema-how-to-steps\"><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1653673524790\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Gather the ingredients and supplies<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Here are the ingredients you will need to make your own CBD balm:<br\/>1 cup coconut or other carrier oil<br\/>\u2153 cup beeswax<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/search?filter%5BanyTags%5D%5B%5D=CBD&amp;entryType=product%20page%20card\">Full-spectrum CBD concentrate<\/a> (consult your medical professional about dosage)<br\/>5 drops of the essential oil of your choice<br\/>Few drops of menthol (optional)<br\/><br\/>You'll also need the following supplies:<br\/>Saucepan or double boiler (make one by placing a heat-proof bowl over a pot of simmering water)<br\/>Glass jar<br\/>Cheesecloth<\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1653673561691\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Blend the CBD into the oil<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Blend the CBD concentrate into 1 cup of carrier oil<\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1653673621149\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Melt the carrier oil mixture and beeswax<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Turn heat on stovetop to low and melt 1\/3 cup of beeswax and the carrier oil mixture in the saucepan or double boiler. <\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1653673679371\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Heat for 25 minutes<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Continue to heat on low for approximately 25 minutes, stirring occasionally if using a double boiler. If using a saucepan with no double boiler, stir frequently to prevent sticking or burning.<\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1653673759810\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Add essential oil(s) and menthol<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Remove the mixture from heat and add essential oil(s) and menthol, if using<\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1653673785011\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Pour mixture through cheesecloth into jar<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Set the cheesecloth over the jar. Taking care not to spill the hot mixture, pour it through the cheesecloth and into the jar. <\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1653673861090\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Seal jar and store<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Seal jar and store in a cool, dark place until ready to use. Do not refrigerate.<\/p> <\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When choosing an essential oil for your CBD balm, be aware that different <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/dictionary\/terpenes\">terpenes in essential oils<\/a> may exert different effects on the body. \u201cFor example, using lavender can make the balm more soothing. Adding lemon may help with mood, while peppermint may boost energy,\u201d said Bone.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proper storage is essential to maintain your CBD balm. \u201cThe balm needs to be stored in a container that will neither interact with the product nor allow heat or light in to degrade it,\u201d Bone stated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping the balm sealed tightly in a glass jar in a cool, dark area should help maintain freshness and potency. Do not refrigerate or freeze CBD balms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"how-do-you-make-a-pain-relief-balm\">\n\tHow do you make a pain relief balm?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Making a pain relief balm involves the same exact steps listed above for a basic CBD balm. The only difference is that you can add certain ingredients reputed to have pain-relieving properties.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_1382-2.jpg\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_3482\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_1382-2-768x432.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_1382-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_1382-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_1382-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_1382-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_1382-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"cbd balm for pain relief\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><figcaption>There are some ingredients you can add to a CBD balm to make it potentially more pain-relieving, especially for general muscle aches and conditions like arthritis.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_3482\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_1382-2-768x432.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_1382-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_1382-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_1382-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_1382-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_1382-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"cbd balm for pain relief\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are some ingredients you can add to a CBD balm to make it potentially more pain-relieving, especially for general <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/cbd\/cbd-muscle-balm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">muscle aches<\/a> and conditions like arthritis. \u201cAdding products such as menthol or emu oil can make a product that is good to use on muscle tenderness,\u201d Bone suggested.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Menthol<\/strong> is an active ingredient in many pain and muscle relief medications. Derived from different types of mint, menthol has an initial cooling effect on the skin followed by a warming sensation, which can soothe achy muscles.<\/li><li><strong>Emu oil<\/strong> contains fatty acids, which may have the ability to decrease pain and inflammation. The oil is made from the fat of the emu, a flightless bird native to Australia.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other natural ingredients and essential oils may also enhance the pain relief potential of a CBD balm:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Ginger<\/strong> is reputed to help with digestive issues. Mixing in some ginger and rubbing on your abdomen could ease stomach cramps.<\/li><li><strong>Cloves <\/strong>are frequently used to soothe dental discomfort. You can mix whole cloves or clove essential oil and rub on your jaw if you're experiencing a toothache.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Peppermint <\/strong>may help ease headaches, in addition to boosting energy. Blend in some peppermint oil and apply the balm to your temples to ease a tension headache. (Be careful not to get it too close to your eyes.)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>CBD balms custom-made for pain relief may offer skin-soothing benefits for psoriasis and eczema thanks to the moisturizing carrier oils employed in the recipe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"bottom-line-on-making-your-own-cbd-balm\">\n\tBottom line on making your own CBD balm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the right ingredients, you can make your own CBD balm at home. But you might also like to explore purchasing a <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/search?filter%5BanyTags%5D%5B%5D=CBD&amp;entryType=product%20page%20card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">reputable CBD salve online<\/a> or from <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/listings\/in\/united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">a cannabis dispensary<\/a>. \u201cMaking a homemade balm is fun, but I fully endorse using a high-quality product that is already vetted in the marketplace and easy to purchase,\u201d Bone said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CBD balms, also called CBD salves, have become popular supplemental treatments for muscle pain, inflammation, and skin conditions. 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