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.
formulation
| Grams/100% | Ingredients |
| Heat Phase | |
| 46 | Sweet Almond Oil |
| 23 | Cocoa Butter |
| 16 | Organic Babassu Oil |
| 12 | Beeswax |
| Cool Down Phase | |
| 2 | Carrot Seed Essential Oil |
| 0.5 | Vitamin E Natural |
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
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.
Instructions
01
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
05
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
06
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
07
Ensure not to allow your mixture to cool down completely, as it will set and harden
08
Should the mixture harden before pouring, pop it back into the heated water bath to soften again. Stir and pour.
09
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.
02
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.
THIRD PARTY DISCLAIMER
All recipes are provided for educational purposes by Zandy Sutton. As a self-taught formulator, these guidelines are based on personal experience. Please conduct full stability and pH testing before personal use or distribution. Not for ingestion.
RFND DISCLAIMER
The formulations and recipes provided by Refined Naturals are intended for informational and educational purposes only. 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.
