posted 5 months ago
I forgot to say what oils! (Thank you, Anne!)
I love tallow, after it's been thoroughly cleaned, maybe with lavender essential oil, because tallow most closely matches our own natural sebum, and lavender essential oil is both relaxing & healing. If I'm out of that (as in, I haven't made any) hazelnut or argan are the next closest, and absorb very quickly. All are best over damp skin, to give them some moisture to hold in.
The difference between that and the balm I use, is that the balm is any one - or combination of those oils, infused with calendula, plantain, frankincense, and lavender, and firmed up with beeswax.
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