Herb ointment．lip balm．fragrance solid cologne DIY

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The DIY materials and methods of ointment are very simple, as long as there are two basic materials: vegetable fat (soaking oil) and beeswax, it can be completed. Depending on whether you want to make lipstick, balm, or all-purpose balm, design the formula according to the desired effect, and choose appropriate additives (oil-soluble) such as vitamin E oil. Alcohol-containing perfumes or tinctures are also ok. Alcohol will soften the cream, so increase the wax ratio slightly.

Herb ointment DIY - Ratio of Oil to Wax

Infused oil/carrier oil fat/shortening OIL / BUTTER 75-80%

beewax plant wax WAX 15-20%

additives OTHER ESSENTIAL OIL 0-5%

Beeswax is the most important material for ointment. It is mainly used to make the ointment hard and not easy to soften. It will not be too greasy when rubbed on the skin. It will form a film on the skin to help the skin absorb ingredients and avoid dry water. Loss of shares is conducive to prolonged preservation. But don't use too much, it will clog the pores and have a sultry feeling, or it is not easy to push away the application. In principle, the ratio of beeswax is about 15-20%, and the ratio can be determined according to personal preference and the type of fat in the formula. Beeswax can also be replaced with carnauba wax and candelilla wax.

The following are the DIY recipes and methods of the universal balm that can be used for hand fragrance/pengpengxiang, which can be easily completed in 30 minutes. It is easy to make ointment, and the more time-consuming and labor-intensive part is to make the soaking oil. [→ See this article for the method of soaking oil 】

Universal cream/lipstick/balm is a daily necessities that many people like. It is very suitable to be used as a private hand-made gift for relatives and friends. It feels very delicate and really practical!

I used to give away my comfrey cream from a material shop to customers in need. A few days later, I immediately asked if I was selling it. She and her family liked it very much. I have observed that many handmade soap sellers are also selling lipsticks or all-purpose creams. Some are even very popular. Lipsticks have become the best sellers. Of course, I believe that in addition to looking good and attractive, good material formulas and unique practices It must be the main reason, it is really easy to use and will be popular^^.

Balm / Ointment / Lip balm DIY ＊recipe / how to make / steps

STEP 1 Heat water to melt the beeswax

Put the beeswax into a steel cup or a glass container
pot and pour half the height of the steel cup with a low heat <70℃
While heating the water, the steel cup can be put into the pot and melt slowly

。TIPS。 –If the beeswax is a whole piece of large pieces, cut into small pieces first
！The beeswax should not be heated directly with fire. It may be scorched or burned. It is more dangerous.
When the water is heated, first open the lid of the jar and arrange it tightly,
so that it can be quickly poured into the warm liquid.

The beeswax will completely melt into liquid in about three minutes,
then .turn off the heat and stop heating.
The melting temperature of the beeswax is about 65℃
。TIPS。 –botanical ingredients to avoid too high temperature heating, and will destroy the loss of nutrients,
so the temperature can be as low as possible is the best thing.

STEP 2 Add fat / butter (solid)

Put in shea butter and cocoa butter, stir to melt
The melting beeswax, is remaining hot enough to melt other solid butters/fats.
Shea butter and cocoa butter have the effect of repairing and moisturizing the skin.

The melting points of shea butter and cocoa butter are lower than that of beeswax,
which can melt quickly at about 45-50°C.

STEP 3 Add infused oil / additives

After all the solid lipids that need to be melted are melted,
add important plant essence infused oil
and other additives such as oil-soluble extracts. skin-care materials , tincture
additives totally about 5% approximately 5% 左右

Essential oils/fragrance/perfume/fragrance oils, which are .small molecules, easily volatilized , need to avoid high temperatures.
All these kinds of sensitive materials should be added in the final and stirred evenly.
。TIPS。 –can wait for the ointment to cool slightly, and add essential oils when it is lukewarm

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STEP 4 Pour into the container

Then move faster, before it's getting solidified.
immediately pour the liquid into the bottle container.
。TIPS。 –If the paste has solidified and thickened, heat it up slightly in water.
Although the ointment should not be reheated as much as possible,
it is not easy to pour it into a bottle if it is too thick.
This bottling step is also easy to NG.
多做幾次就會越來越熟練囉 🙂

The finish ointment is so fancy!
super beautiful, so healing~ I feel very effective even if I haven’t applied it yet @@
I'm Complete Narcissism XD

STEP 5 Cooling / Finish

Cover with a small basin to prevent the dust in the air from falling in and the scent from evaporating.
Let the ointment cool down for 1 hour and then cover the bottle.

OK, you're done!!

DIY ointment may be stored at room temperature from about 1 year can add vitamin E oil * or * Essential oil to extended shelf
access with a clean finger, to avoid contact with air pollution

AUTHOR: Jessie / 桂花白文 ( NAHA/IFA aromatherapist )

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