Formulation Friday
CARROT Salve
This salve is rich and nourishing. Made with carrot oil that is packed with its soothing, repairing, anti-aging and brightening properties. It is 100% natural and antioxidant-rich. Carrot Oil also offers UV protection, with can soothe sun-stressed skin.
01 Formulation
| Heat Phase | |
| Sweet Almond Oil | 46 |
| Cocoa Butter | 23 |
| Organic Babassu Oil | 16 |
| Beeswax | 12 |
| Cool Down Phase | |
| Carrot Seed Essential Oil | 2 |
| Vitamin E Natural | 0.5 |
Materials
600ml Glass Beaker (or a Glass Measuring Jug)
Cosmetic Jar with Bamboo Lid
Silicone Spatula
Digital Scale
A pair of Nitrile Gloves
Recommended for sanitizing your workspace:
70% Isopropyl Alcohol
Mist Spray Bottle (to pour the Isopropyl Alcohol in and spray on surface)
A pan with water in it to use as a double boiler
02 The Method
Prior to formulating, ensure that all your packaging, equipment and workspace is clean and sanitized. Put on nitrile gloves and cover your hair.
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Prepare the pan with 2.5-5cm water and place in the stove. This will be the double boiler used to heat and melt the ingredients.
02
Combine all the ingredients under the heat phase, in a heat-safe container.
03
Transfer the container to the stove, and melt the ingredients gently on medium to low heat, using the double boiler method. Continuously stir the oil phase mixture to help melt them quicker.
04
Heat the ingredients up to 70°C or until they’re fully melted. Take care not to scorch the ingredients.
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Remove the container with the melted ingredients from the heat and allow it to cool down for a few minutes and add in the Cool Down Phase ingredients.
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Stir well and as the mixture starts to congeal (thicken in the edges of the beaker) it’s time to pour the mixture into the tins.
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Ensure not to allow your mixture to cool down completely, as it will set and harden.
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Should the mixture harden before pouring, pop it back into the heated water bath to soften again. Stir and pour.
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Allow it to cool down completely be for you close the jar with the lid. Label and Store.
Usage:
01
Scoop a small pea-sized amount of the salve between your fingertips until it melts into an easily spreadable oil.
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Gently massage the melted salve into your face, neck, or body using upward, circular motions.
03
Focus the salve on problematically dry areas like elbows, knees, cuticles, or cracked heels.
04
Also use at any time we hydration is needed.
Safety Note
• Conduct a patch test before first use
• Store away from direct sunlight and heat
• Use within 3 months.
FORMULATION DISCLAIMER All recipes are provided for educational purposes by Zandy Sutton and Refined Naturals. As a self-taught formulator, Zandy Sutton's guidelines are based on personal experience. The formulations and recipes are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Please conduct full stability and pH testing before personal use or distribution. Refined Naturals will not be held liable for any adverse reactions, damages, or losses resulting from their use or misuse. For external use only. Perform a patch test before first use. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Not for ingestion.
