On Ointments, Balms, Salves, Butters, Emulsions, Infused Oils and so on

= HERBAL OIL/S + BEESWAX* + SOMETIMES OTHER VEGETABLE OILS, E.G. TAMANU OIL

- anhydrous

(antioxidant, uncommon but if needed feel free to add)

- a subset of the ointment category.

- are typically softer than balms yet harder than traditional ointments. has lower ratio of beeswax (think more of a 1:4 ratio of wax to oil) or sometimes no beeswax at all

- absorb deeply into the skin making them great choices for wound healing.

- are frequently infused with herbs or essential oils to treat wounds and sores.

HOW TO MAKE A SALVE

= BUTTERS + VEGETABLE OILS/HERBAL OILS/SPECIALTY SEED OILS +/- ANTIOXIDANT

If you put butters into a salve this becomes a body balm or butter, depending on amount of beeswax.

HOW TO MAKE A BASIC BODY BUTTER

= BUTTERS +/- VEGETABLE OILS/HERBAL OILS +/- ANTIOXIDANT

- are basically body butters that have been whipped with a beater/mixer. Whipped body butters do not contain beeswax

HOW TO MAKE A WHIPPED BODY BUTTER

= BUTTERS + VEGETABLE OILS/HERBAL OILS + BEESWAX OR OTHER WAX + ANTIOXIDANT

- combination of oils and water to create a hydrating topical treatment.

- If one adds water and/or hydrosols and/or aloe vera gel into a butter formulation, the end product would technically be called an emulsion (water + oil), also known as a cream or lotion, depending on water content.

- Creams and lotion are emulsions, meaning a combination of oil and water along with an emulsifier, such as emulsifying wax NF or olivem 1000.

- can vary from thicker to more light in texture

*HOW TO MAKE A HERBAL CREAM

- are made by steeping herbs in a carrier oil like olive or almond to extract the medicinal plant constituents that will help soothe your skin.

TO MAKE HERB-INFUSED OILS