Mixing cloves and Vaseline is a great way to help your body. It acts like a natural warming balm for sore muscles and dry patches. This “spicy and thick” mix works well because the clove oils act as a mild number and stop the “throbbing” and “stiff” feeling in your joints. It is an easy and cheap way to fix cracked heels and keep your skin feeling protected and warm. It makes your limbs feel relaxed and soft right away.
Instead of buying expensive medicated rubs or heavy foot creams, this simple bathroom and pantry mix helps your body recover. Once you try it, you will be surprised at how much better your knees and feet feel!
Why Cloves and Vaseline are Good for Your Body
- Numb Pain: The eugenol in cloves helps dull aches, taking away the “sharp” and “stinging” feeling in sore spots.
- Lock in Healing: Vaseline creates a thick shield to keep the spicy clove oils pressed against your skin.
- Warm the Area: It acts like a tiny heating pad to wash out the “cold” and “tight” feeling in your muscles.
- Fix Cracks: The jelly helps the skin stay moist and makes even the roughest heels look very smooth.
How to Make the Clove and Vaseline Balm
This is the best way to get the spicy power to work fast on your aches.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of whole cloves
- 2 tablespoons of Vaseline
- 1 small glass jar
- 1 teaspoon of olive oil
Instructions:
- Grind: Crush the whole cloves into a fine powder using a mortar or a blender.
- Warm: Put the Vaseline in a small bowl and stir it until it is very soft.
- Mix: Add the ground cloves and the olive oil to the Vaseline.
- Stir: Move your spoon in circles for 3 minutes until the jelly turns a light brown color.
- Heat: Put the bowl over a pot of warm water for 5 minutes to help the clove oils melt into the jelly.
- Strain: Pour the warm mix through a fine cloth into your glass jar to remove the gritty bits.
- Apply: Rub a small amount of the balm onto your sore joints or dry heels.
- Massage: Move your fingers in slow circles to help the heat sink deep into your skin.
- Result: Your pain will feel dull and your skin will be very silky.
Three Simple Tips
- Ground Cloves: Always grind the cloves fresh to get the most powerful oils for your balm.
- Test First: Put a tiny bit on your wrist to check that the spice feels warm and comfortable.
- Night Use: Rub this on your feet before bed and put on socks to see a big change in your skin by morning.
One Last Tip
You will know the Clove and Vaseline secret is working when your “muscles feel loose” and your “skin looks healthy!” It is a great way to look after your health with simple items from the spice rack and medicine cabinet.
