They will be essential for making a balm and storing your mixtures.
White clay
Also known as kaolin, this clay is used for its cosmetic and medicinal properties.
It is more absorbent than green clay.
It can be used for its mineralising and detoxifying properties in a variety of blends such as masks, toothpastes or as a simple body powder.
Green clay
The best known and most widely used, it is rich in minerals.
It is absorbent and has anti-inflammatory, detoxifying and demineralising properties.
It can be used in compresses, soaps, scrubs, masks, etc.
Lanolin
Lanolin is a natural wax derived from sheep.
It is also known as "wool grease" or "wool wax".
Its texture is similar to Vaseline.
Like beeswax, it is used in the manufacture of cosmetic and medicinal products.
This wax is an excellent emollient and moisturiser and adds shine to your formulations.
Beeswax and honey
Beeswax is good for solidifying mixtures.
It is an emulsifier, softener and emollient.
It is used in soaps, balms, ointments, etc.
Honey is used for its antiseptic, antibacterial and softening properties in preparations such as lozenges, syrups, ointments, etc.
Vitamin E and essential oils
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant, ideal for preventing food from going rancid, and is an excellent preservative and immune stimulant.
Essential oils also have medicinal properties and are good preservatives.