Lanolin balm for dry skin strengthens the protective barrier on the skin, which can be stressed in cold weather, but does not leave a greasy feeling. It contains substances that benefit the skin — they hydrate, regenerate and protect it. It has a delicate, pleasant scent.
About this recipe
The recipe for the lanolin balm was prepared for us by Ružena Mrvová — one of the creators who work with us on our tutorials and content.
The balm is suitable for people troubled by dry elbows, heels, hands, lips or eyelids, or nipples during breastfeeding. It is also suitable for the sensitive skin of children.
Its preparation is simple and slight variations are possible:
- instead of arnica macerate you can use calendula macerate,
- or replace 5 g of carnauba wax with 6 – 7 g of beeswax,
- use other favourite essential oils.
The effect will be similar.
Main benefits
- A protective barrier in cold weather
Strengthens the protective barrier on the skin, which can be stressed in cold weather.
- No greasy feeling
Despite its rich composition, it does not leave a greasy feeling on the skin.
- Hydration and regeneration
It contains substances that benefit the skin — they hydrate, regenerate and protect it.
- A delicate, pleasant scent
Ingredients C added at the end improve not only the scent but also the quality of the balm.
- Suitable for children too
The balm is also suitable for the sensitive skin of children.
Product properties
Key ingredients in the recipe
Every ingredient has its role in the balm. You will find them all in our range — base ingredients and essential oils.
Mango butter
Mango butter is full of natural antioxidants and vitamins that nourish and soften the skin. It is easily absorbed into the skin and does not leave it greasy. It is suitable for dry as well as problematic skin.
Lanolin
Lanolin is obtained from sheep’s wool and has the ability to retain moisture in the skin. It softens, protects and repairs dry and cracked skin. On the skin it creates a protective layer and protects it in the long term. By its composition it most closely resembles human sebum.
Beeswax
Beeswax nourishes, protects and hydrates the skin, also has regenerative effects and contains vitamin A.
Carnauba wax
Carnauba wax is the hardest natural wax. It has similar effects to beeswax, but contains more long-chain substances, thereby creating a stronger barrier against skin drying.
Arnica – macerate in sunflower oil
Arnica macerate has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and soothing effects, supports blood circulation and healing of the skin.
The scent and quality of the balm are rounded off at the end by ingredients C:
Narrow-leaved lavender essential oil has disinfectant and soothing effects.
Tea-tree essential oil has strong antiseptic and antibacterial effects.
Vitamin E – Tocopherol is a strong antioxidant, improves the elasticity of the skin, helps to soothe and heal it.
Formulation (100 g)
The recipe is divided into three phases (A – C). From the listed amount of ingredients we obtain about 90 grams of lanolin balm for dry skin.
| Phase / ingredient | Content |
|---|---|
| Phase A | |
| Mango butter | 44% = 40 g |
| Lanolin | 22% = 20 g |
| Beeswax | 5.5% = 5 g |
| Carnauba wax | 5.5% = 5 g |
| Phase B | |
| Arnica – macerate in sunflower oil | 22% = 20 g |
| Phase C | |
| Essential oil Narrow-leaved lavender | 0.5% = 20 drops |
| Essential oil Tea tree | 0.25% = 10 drops |
| Vitamin E – Tocopherol | 0.25% = 10 drops |
Method
- Disinfecting and melting ingredients A
Into a container disinfected with ethanol (ideally made of heat-resistant glass) we weigh out ingredients A and melt them in a water bath. Stir until the mixture is perfectly liquid.
Phase Awater bath - Cooling and the arnica macerate
Then remove the container from the water bath and let it cool at room temperature. When the mixture starts to thicken, gradually stir in ingredient B – the arnica macerate.
Phase Broom temperature - Whipping to a creamy consistency
To obtain a pleasant creamy consistency, it is good to use a hand electric mixer (whisk) and alternately cool the mixture in the refrigerator and whip it again. When we repeat this procedure several times, we obtain a soft but firmer balm.
refrigerator - Adding ingredients C
At the end we also add ingredients C, which improves not only the scent but also the quality of our balm.
Phase C
Use
This balm should be part of a home natural first-aid kit – everyone sometimes finds themselves in a situation where they have an unpleasant feeling of dry skin, and then this balm comes in handy.
Reach for it for dry elbows, heels, hands, lips or eyelids, or for nipples during breastfeeding. It is also suitable for the sensitive skin of children.
Frequently asked questions about the recipe
Practical questions about the lanolin balm — who it is suitable for, the yield, possible ingredient substitutions and how to achieve a creamy consistency.
Who is the lanolin balm suitable for?
The balm is suitable for people troubled by dry elbows, heels, hands, lips or eyelids, or nipples during breastfeeding. It is also suitable for the sensitive skin of children — it strengthens the protective barrier and does not leave a greasy feeling.
How much balm does the recipe make?
From the listed amount of ingredients (100 g base) we obtain about 90 grams of lanolin balm for dry skin.
Why is there lanolin in the recipe?
Lanolin is obtained from sheep’s wool and has the ability to retain moisture in the skin. It softens, protects and repairs dry and cracked skin, creates a protective layer on it and by its composition most closely resembles human sebum.
What can I substitute the ingredients with?
Instead of arnica macerate you can use calendula macerate, or replace 5 g of carnauba wax with 6 – 7 g of beeswax and use other favourite essential oils. The effect will be similar.
How do I achieve a creamy consistency?
Use a hand electric mixer (whisk) and alternately cool the mixture in the refrigerator and whip it again. When you repeat this procedure several times, you will obtain a soft but firmer balm.
You will find the butters, waxes, lanolin and macerates from this recipe in the Handymade.sk range of base ingredients and essential oils.
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