Tiger balm - Go Native style

This tiger balm recipe combines nourishing olive oil and beeswax with powerful menthol and a blend of essential oils, including camphor, cajeput, peppermint, clove bud, and cassia. Designed to provide a warming and soothing sensation, it's perfect for easing sore muscles and tension.

Ingredients
Makes 100g - use our Batch Size Calculator and the percentages provided here to easily adjust the volume of your batch.

Phase A
42% | 42g olive oil
12% | 12g beeswax

Phase B
10% | 10g menthol crystals

Phase C
11% | 11g camphor essential oil
7% | 7g cajeput essential oil
6% | 6g peppermint essential oil
6% | 6g clove bud essential oil
6% | 6g cassia essential oil

Method

• Gently heat the Phase A ingredients.
• Take off the heat and allow to cool to <40°C
• Add the Phase B and stir until dissolved.
• Add the Phase C and stir until combined.
• Pour into containers.

Important note: The essential oils and menthol used are volatile oils and will reach their flashpoint if heated.
At their flashpoint the oils will flash flame.
SO DON'T HEAT THEM PLEASE.

Note: Because of the high percentage of essential oils in this formula, be cautious when applying to delicate facial skin. Patch tested on less delicate skin suggested before use.


 

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