Salves are medicinal formulations that are rubbed into the skin. Salves and ointments are semi-solid and are usually used for scrapes, burns, skin irritations, and other bothersome skin conditions.
The simplest salves and ointments are made by adding beeswax, or if your vegan, carnauba or candillila wax to herb infused oil and heating all together until the wax is melted.
The amount of wax need will vary depending on the type of wax you’re using as well as the climate you live in. Warmer climates generally require you to use a bit morewax to keep the salve firm.
Salves made this way have a good shelf life of 1 to 2 years, as opposed to handmade hand cream which typically only keep for about a month refrigerated.