What’s in This Book

Something for Every Skill Level

This book includes balms in a variety of textures, fragrances, and difficulty levels. You’ll find eight bespoke formulas that will cleanse, calm, warm, pamper, smooth, and soothe your skin.

Although some of the formulas are categorized as advanced, step by step instructions and loads of tips are included to help ensure a successful result - regardless of your level of experience.

There are several pages of detailed Notes & Tips by each formula that cover everything from ingredient-specific information to tips on use and storage as well as inspirational suggestions for substitutions.

Advanced equipment isn’t necessary to make any of the products in this book, but fair warning: you might be inspired to invest in a few tools.

Get Comfortable with Batch Calculation, Ratios, and Doing Numbers

If math isn’t your favorite part of making cosmetics, don’t panic. Included are some of my best calculation tips and shortcuts to help smooth the way.

Apart from a complete walk-through of the batch calculation process that includes conversion from percent to weight (in grams as well as ounces), the book features a handy guide on how to calculate batches for containers. Because batches are measured by weight and containers are sold by volume, it can be frustrating to know how much product to make for specific number of containers. The included charts and methods will help you plan ahead and eliminate any doubt about batch size.

If you work with herbs and botanicals, you have probably noticed how some herbs are much lighter and more voluminous than others. How does one take that into account when figuring out amounts for an oil infusion? Included in the book are step by step instructions on how to calculate the herb-to oil ratio using 2 different (and equally accurate) methods – regardless of how voluminous or dense the herbs are.

Also included is a Calculation Tips & Tricks page to help make ‘the math part’ of creating cosmetics more enjoyable.

Make Your Own Water-Free ‘Cream’

While developing the formula and method for this water-free ‘cream’, it became of my absolute favorite skincare products. Although there is no content of water, this balm is designed to feel and perform as closely to a cream as possible. The Mango Velvet Anhydrous ‘Cream’ is a beautifully multi-functional balm that feels like velvet, leaves your skin feeling like velvet, and can be used everywhere from face to feet.

The different infused oils that were tested in the development batches are listed in the book along with notes and tips on how you can customize this product to your preference.

Learn How to Infuse Oils

Making your own infused oils gives you full control over every ingredient in your balms, whether you are creating a triple-herb combination for a calming ointment or a spicy all natural lip balm flavor. This book walks you through 4 processes for heat-infusing oils so you can choose and use whichever method suits you best.

This section is a full 24 pages that is richly illustrated, packed with tips on temperatures, straining methods, preparation, and much more.

If you are already used to making your own infused oils, you may find a useful tip or 2. If you’re new to making oil infusions, get ready to increase your know-how and expand your palette of ingredients to a world of new possibilities!

Violet Butter Skin Soother

The Violet Butter Skin Soother (also featured on the cover) is a beautiful mix of plant butters, floral wax, nurturing oils, and a hand-crafted glycerite (!) that doesn’t require the addition of a preservative yet has months of shelf life.

Instructions include a complete description of how to make the self-preserving fresh grape glycerine extract.

This multifunctional balm is equally pampering from head to toe and can be customized a number of ways.

Personalized Products From Ointment to Lip Balms

The Triple Herb Ointment is a cocktail of soothing botanical goodness that you can combine and customize to your hearts content. If you aren’t used to combining herbs for specific purposes, start with the suggested trio and if you want to change something later, you’ll have a base from which to customize.

The Warming Chili Balm is a power-packed product that comes with complete instructions for every included infused oil and recommended infusion methods.

Make three stunning lip balms with all-natural delicious flavors by combining your own hand-crafted infused oils with natural plant butters. The Sugar Plum Fairy Balm is a sure fire hit with lovers of vanilla and almond flavors. The Spiced Coffee Lip Balm is a nod to Autumn flavors with a spicy mix of handcrafted infusions. The Licorice Lip Balm is a carefully balanced combination of ingredients that provides an intriguing flavor and scent.

Features in The Book of Natural Balms – Volume 1

• 140 Richly Illustrated Pages

• Batch Calculation Section

• Instruction on How to Calculate the Herb to Oil Ratio for Infusion

• Guideline for Replacing Beeswax with Vegan Waxes

• 24 page Section on Heat-Infusing Oils

• 9 Specific Oil Infusion Instructions

• 8 Unique Formulas with Complete Step by Step Instructions

• 1 bespoke Essential Oil Blend

• Several Pages of Tips & Notes with Every Formula

• Good Manufacturing Practice Overview

• Ingredients Section with Links to Global Sources

• Inspirational Tips on Customising and Substitutions

Please note: This is a non-refundable digital product.

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

• A Blessing and a Curse

INGREDIENTS OVERVIEW

• Antioxidants

• Fixed/Carrier/Fatty Oils

• Waxes

• Beeswax

• Plant-Based Waxes

• Guideline for Replacing Beeswax with Plant Waxes

• Plant Butters

• Botanicals

• An Important Note on Essential Oils in Balms

PREPARATION

• Batch Calculation

• Converting Percent to Weight using Grams

• Converting Percent to Weight using Ounces

• Calculating Batches for Containers

• Batch Calculation Tips

• Good Manufacturing Practice

• Why GMP

• GMP Basics

• Equipment List

INFUSING OILS

• Making Macerations

• Herb to Oil Ratio

• Stovetop Methods

• Sous Vide Methods

• Oil Infusion Tips

• Calculating Ratio of Herb to Oil

FORMULAS

CLEANSING 

• Banana Coconut Cleansing Balm

FACE & BODY

• Mango Velvet Anhydrous ‘Cream’

• Triple-Herb Ointment

• Warming Chili Balm

• Violet Butter Skin Soother

NATURALLY FLAVORED LIP BALMS

• Sugar Plum Fairy Lip Balm

• Spiced Coffee Lip Balm

• Licorice Lip Balm

SOURCES

• Glossary

• Links to Ingredients Suppliers

• Links to more Information

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