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A Salve
= 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.
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Body butter
= 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.
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Herb Infused oils
- 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.
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Ointments
- are the softest in texture.
- viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, a type of lotion used specifically for medicinal purposes. Think of them as topical emollients that directly address only one skin concern.
- are ty...
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Emulsion
= 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 g...
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Whipped 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
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Balms
= BUTTERS + VEGETABLE OILS/HERBAL OILS + BEESWAX OR OTHER WAX + ANTIOXIDANT
- anhydrous formulation
- can be formulated to target specific areas of the body, like the lips or a handful of concerns
- has the same ingredients as a salve, but has a higher beeswax content
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On Ointments, Balms, Salves, Butters, Emulsions, Infused Oils and so on
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