Info for lip balms and salves

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Making the oils to go in them.

Oil: This is a basic oil preparation, used for massage, bruise, cosmetic andmedicinal oils and lip balms, salves and ointments. The choice of oil useddepends upon the final product. If it is going to be for healing, such as asalve or ointment, my preference is a good quality olive oil. If it is to beused for massage or cosmetic purposes, I like almond oil. Use a goodquality, preferably cold pressed vegetable oil.Preserving the oils: Cold press oils can become rancid fairly quickly,depending upon the oil, and should be refrigerated. Another aid inmaintaining freshness is to add 1/4 teaspoon of benzoin tincture to one cupof oil or 500 I.U. of vitamin E to one cup of oil.No-cook methodAll herbs should be ground or chopped finely.Put the herbs in a clear glass jar.Just cover the herbs with good quality vegetable oil (olive, almondsafflower, avocado, etc.) Make sure that the herbs are completely submergedin oil, or mold may occur.Let the jar sit in a warm, sunny place for 10 to 14 days.Filter and press using muslin or some type of filter. Refilter if necessary.Discard herbs.Cooked methodPut herbs and oils into a heavy pot.Heat at a low heat until herbs are crispy. Watch carefully and stir often.Carefully filter and press oil.Crock PotPut herbs and oils into a crock pot.Heat for 2 or 4 hours.Carefully filter and press oil.Salve: Reheat the basic oil gently and add the beeswax and any otheradditives. 1 ½ cup oil to 1 ounce beeswax.Lip balm: Same as for salve, only use 1 cup oil to 1 ounce beeswax.

 

Lip salveHeat one part beeswax and six parts olive oil and pour the mix into a cleanlipstick or lip balmcontainer. Put into the fridge until hardened.

 

Lip Balm/Gloss>From The Herbal Body Book: A Natural Approach toHealthier Skin, Hair, and Nails by Stephanie Tourles(©1994 by Stephanie L. Tourles; published by StoreyPublishing)Good for: everyoneUse: as desiredPrep time: 30 to 40 minutesMix with: whisk or spoonStore in: small glass or plastic cosmetic jars or anysmall containerYields: approximately 3 ounces (90 ml)Special: Makes a rich and soothing lip treatment. 5 to tablespoons (75 to 90 ml) sweet almond, 6 jojoba, castor, or quality vegetable oil 1 tablespoon (15 ml) beeswax 2 teaspoons (10 ml) pure honey 10 drops essential oil of spearmint or peppermint for a sweet taste, or tea tree for treatment of cold sores and chapped, flaky lips (optional) 1/2 tube favorite colored moisturizing lipstick (optional)Melt together the oil and beeswax, in a small saucepanover low heat, or in a double boiler just until wax ismelted. Use the larger amount of oil if you want athinner, glossier consistency. Remove from heat. Addhoney and blend mixture thoroughly.If you would like to add color to your gloss, add thepiece of lipstick now, while the mixture is still hot.I usually divide the mixture into two containers; onefor a colorless gloss and one for a rich cinnamon colorgloss.Stir the mixture(s) occasionally as it cools to preventseparation. It should have the consistency of petroleumjelly when ready.If you choose to add an essential oil to your liptreatment, add it after the gloss has almost cooled andstir thoroughly.

 

Lanolin Lip Balm1 tsp lanolin1 tsp grated beeswax1 tsp petroleum jellyMelt the lanolin, wax, and petroleum jelly together over medium heat in aglass measuring cup in a pan of boiling water (water bath technique). Pourthe melted mixture into a lip gloss container or clean pillbox. Coolcompletely, until cool to the touch, approx. 20 minutes. Rub into lips andenjoy. Yields 1/2 oz.(from either "Natural Beauty at Home" or "Natural Beauty for all Seasons" both are by Janice Cox. )

 

 

 

 

There's a chunk of recipes to get you started:) And after going through looking in my recipe database I found a bunch of bee keepers recipes. I will post those in a few.

 

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