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Instructions for making cream - tiger ointment

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Instructions for making cream - tiger ointment

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Ingredients for this recipe80g coconut oil40g beeswaxApproximately 15 drops of camphor essential oilApproximately 15 drops of peppermint essential oilApproximately 12 drops of clove essential oil

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What you will need

Phase A

Coconut oil 80 g

Beeswax 40 g

Phase B

Camphor essential oil approx. 15 drops

Peppermint essential oil approx. 15 drops

Niaouli essential oil approx. 28 drops

Phase C

Clove essential oil approx. 12 drops

Treat the drops as a practical guideline: drop size may vary slightly depending on the dropper. This combination of essential oils is quite potent on its own, so there is no need to try to intensify the scent further. If you prefer gentler aromatic blends, you can start with a slightly smaller amount the first time.

Useful equipment

Weighing and heating

digital scale,
heatproof container,
water bath,
spatula or stirrer.

Mixing and filling

dropper or caps with a dropper insert,
clean and dry container for the finished balm,
small spatula for scooping.

Add the essential oils only after heating: first melt the coconut oil with the beeswax. Then remove the container from the water bath and let the base cool for a while. Stir in the essential oils last so that the mixture is not exposed to higher temperatures for unnecessarily long.

Step-by-step instructions

Prepare your equipment

Make sure the container, mixing tools and container for the finished balm are clean and dry. This will make your work more comfortable and prevent unnecessary water from getting into the water-free product.

Melt the coconut oil and wax

Weigh 80 g of coconut oil and 40 g of beeswax into a heatproof container.

Heat the mixture in a water bath, stirring occasionally, until the wax has completely melted and a uniform liquid base has formed.

Let the base cool briefly

Remove the container from the water bath. Let the mixture cool briefly, but not long enough for it to begin solidifying around the edges.

Add the essential oils

Add the camphor essential oil, peppermint, Niaouli and finally the clove essential oil to the still-liquid base.

Mix thoroughly so that the essential oils are evenly dispersed throughout the base.

Fill the container

Pour the still-liquid balm into the prepared clean and dry container. Work fairly quickly – due to the higher proportion of beeswax, the mixture will gradually thicken as it cools.

Let the balm set

Leave the container to cool undisturbed at room temperature. Once fully set, check the consistency.

If the balm is exactly as you want it, you can close and store the container.

What the result should look like

The finished balm should be firm, but it should soften easily when it comes into contact with the warmth of your fingers and spread comfortably. The scent will be strong, fresh, herbal and slightly spicy.

If it is slightly softer or firmer than expected after cooling completely, this does not mean the product has failed. The ratio of coconut oil to wax can easily be adjusted in the next batch according to your preferred consistency.

How to use the balm

Take a small amount of balm with clean fingers or a spatula and gently massage it into the skin wherever its strong herbal scent and massage use are suitable for you.

Start with a small amount. The mixture contains several potent essential oils, so do not use it on irritated or damaged skin or around the eyes and mucous membranes.

Possible alternatives

Gentler scent

Reduce the clove

If the clove scent is too strong for you, you can reduce the amount or omit it completely. The blend will then be fresher, with the peppermint, camphor and Niaouli standing out more.

Adjusting the consistency

You can customize the oil-to-wax ratio

For a softer balm, use a little more coconut oil and less wax. If you want a firmer balm, do the opposite. We recommend changing the ratio in small increments.

When something goes wrong

The balm is too hard

Melt a small amount of the same base with a higher proportion of coconut oil and gradually work it into the balm. Next time, you can reduce the amount of wax slightly from the start.

The balm is too soft

Let it cool completely first. If it remains too soft, add a little more beeswax to the next batch.

The scent is too strong

It is not ideal to repeatedly reheat the finished balm. It is simpler to prepare a small amount of the same coconut-and-wax base without essential oils and dilute the original balm with it.

The surface is not completely smooth

This can happen due to uneven or rapid cooling and generally does not affect the balm's function. Next time, leave it to set undisturbed at room temperature after filling.

With essential oils, less can be more: the blend of camphor, peppermint, Niaouli and clove is aromatically potent. Before the first extensive use, it is sensible to test a small amount of the finished balm on a small area of skin and observe how it suits you.

Storage and shelf life

Store the balm in a tightly closed container, in a dry place away from direct sunlight and sources of heat. Coconut oil and wax respond to the ambient temperature, so the product may be softer in warm conditions and firmer in cold conditions.

As this is a water-free formula, take it out with clean, dry fingers or a spatula. If the scent or character of the oil base changes significantly over time, stop using the product.

And that's it.

You have made a simple aromatic balm with coconut oil, beeswax and a potent herbal blend of camphor, peppermint, Niaouli and clove. If the consistency is not exactly right in your first batch, you can easily adjust it next time with a little oil or wax to suit your preference.

Raw materials

80g coconut oil