Body Salve
(made from Body Oil)
Ingredients
8 oz Matured Floral Infusion (Dandelion, Lavender, and Calendula in our triple-oil blend). *Note: See the Body Oil Recipe for instructions on how to Infuse the Oils.
1.5 oz Pure Beeswax (Pellets or grated)
1.5 oz Organic Shea Butter
Preparation
The Base: Start with your 8 oz of pre-strained, 3-month matured floral oil. Ensure it is free of any plant debris for a smooth final texture. Use a fine-mesh sieve if required.
The Gentle Melt: Using a double boiler over low heat, combine the floral oil and white beeswax, stirring until the wax is completely melted.
The Shea Addition: Once the wax is liquid, add the shea butter. We add this last and stir until just melted to preserve its delicate moisturizing fatty acids. Remove from heat immediately.
The Jarring: Prepare your 2 oz jars on a flat surface. Carefully pour the warm liquid into each container, filling to just below the rim.
The Setting: Leave the jars undisturbed and uncovered for at least 2 to 3 hours to prevent surface condensation. Once the salve is firm and opaque, secure the lids and label.
How it Works
Your skin is your largest organ, and it deserves the same purity as the food on your table. At Flattop Mountain Herbs, true radiance comes from the slow infusion of sunshine and wildflowers. Our Body Oil isn't a moisturizer; it’s a bottled meadow, crafted over months to capture the restorative essence of the Blue Ridge. While commercial lotions rely on synthetic fillers, our oil delivers raw, plant-powered nutrients straight to your skin, leaving it silky, resilient, and naturally luminous.
Dried organic dandelion flowers, lavender buds, and calendula flowers have been used for centuries in herbal medicine and cosmetics, with traditions in Europe, Asia, and Native American practices, and modern research supports their skin‑supporting, anti‑inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Historically, blends of dandelion, lavender, and calendula were not common in a single oil, but each was used separately in topical preparations. In modern herbal cosmetics, these are often combined for synergistic effects:
Dandelion – antioxidant, skin radiance, gentle detox
Lavender – calming, antimicrobial, anti‑inflammatory
Calendula – wound healing, anti‑inflammatory, skin barrier support
This combination delivers nourishment, protection, healing, and comfort in one formula, making it a versatile, natural option for body oils aimed at soothing and conditioning the skin.
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