Hand Salve Recipe
Hand salve is a must-have during chilly weather. This hand salve recipe uses our lotion bar and balm base to help streamline your product line. Customization is easy with fragrance, fragrance or essential oils, waxes, or any other oil-based additive. This luxurious blend of butters and oils is comparable to big-name brand salves.
Time:
2 Hours
Units Made:
64 2-ounce tins
Cost Per Unit:
$3.05*
Ingredients:
- Lotion Bar & Balm Base 97% – 1 Gallon (8lbs)
- Squalene Oil 2% – 2.64 ounces
- Frgrance or Essential Oil 1% – 1.32 ounces
Other Materials:
- A weight scale: One that can measure pounds, ounces, and grams.
- Double-boiler: A large heatproof bowl over a saucepan of water. Or other form of gentle indirect heat.
- Heat-proof ladle: We recommend using a stainless steel one that is an appropriate size for your salve tins.
- Sturdy paddle: Or use a large knife sturdy enough to break apart the lotion bar base.
- 2-ounce salve tins: This is the typical hand salve size; you can use a smaller or larger size if you wish. Just be sure to adjust your pricing.
Instructions
- Cut the balm base into chunks no bigger than a lime. This will help the melting process.
- Put all the pieces of the base in the double boiler and melt completely on medium-low heat. Do not let the base steam or get too hot. That will make the final product grainy.
- Once the base has just melted, add the squalene oil and the fragrance. Stir until there is no visible separation of oil.
- Carefully ladle the salve into the tins. Let cool at room temperature beforeputting on the lids.
Other Aditives For a Hand Salve
This recipe can be customized in so many ways to fit your specific market niche. Since this base is a butter-and-oil base, any ingredients you add must be oil, wax, or butter. For example, you can add ingredients like menthol, Hemp Seed Oil, or herb-infused oils. Here are some ideas that are comparable to big-name brand hand salves. As well as unique Ideas to help with marketing.
- CBD Extracts: Check your local laws before adding any CBD, THC, or Hemp extract. Keep in mind that the extract must be oil or oil-soluble so it can blend seamlessly with the base.
- Herb or Botanical Infused Oil: For those with a hobby farm or botanical garden, infusing soothing botanicals into oil and then adding it in place of the squalene in the recipe example. Be sure to strain the oil well after infusing to avoid plant material in the salve. Some botanicals that are common in salves are arnica, rosemary, eucalyptus, and calendula.
- Beef Tallow: Beef tallow skincare had a boom last year. Beef tallow can easily be melted into the lotion bar and balm base. You may need extra fragrance if
- Flavor oil for a lip salve: You can also use this base as a lip balm if you add extra oils. This will soften the base and make it glide on the lips.
- Menthol Crystals: You can add Menthol Crystals to the melted base to make a menthol salve. Simply add the crystals to the base when it is melted and stir until the crystals are dissolved.
Closing Thoughts on This Hand Salve Recipe
Creating a hand salve is easy when you start with the right base. This recipe can be customized to fit your brand in so many ways. Be sure to always test special ingredients in small batches to ensure the final product is to your liking. Find the Lotion Bar and Balm Base, squalene oil, and fragrance on our website.
*Pricing was pulled using website pricing at the time of writing. Final cost and availability may have changed.
What is hand salve good for?
Hand salve is good for very dry skin because it is more concentrated. Slaves have a base of wax and butters, making it great for dry, cracked hands.
How to apply hand salve?
Using a finger or small scoop, apply directly to the skin using small circular motions. Be sure to cover the whole desired area.
What is the difference between a hand salve and hand cream?
Hand salves are thicker and have higher concentrations of emollients, while hand creams are lightweight.
