Hypoallergenic salve thickeners

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Permalink Reply by Lunarys on July 7, 2011 at 5:45am

There's a product called Oliwax, it's derived from Olive Oil, and can be used as a thickening agent more viscous products like salve. :) I hope this helps you out!

Oliwax

BB!

Permalink Reply by GarlicClove on July 7, 2011 at 7:43pm

That sounds perfect. I've been using a lot of olive oil products as substitutes already.

Permalink Reply by Mabon-Witch on July 7, 2011 at 6:26am

Have you tried Crisco shortening? It works better that vasoline. In the olden days Lard was used by most people today we use vegetable shortening.

Permalink Reply by GarlicClove on July 7, 2011 at 7:46pm

The problem with crisco is that I also have a soy allergy. Crisco is essentially soy lard. But for people who don't have this allergy, It's probably a good alternative.

Permalink Reply by Rev. Sherry Cooper on July 7, 2011 at 6:51am

You can use Soy wax, carnuba, candellila waxes. These are plant based waxes.

We make soap and stuff and have been thinking about making some totally Vegan products (currently we use Beeswax in our lip balms and salve).

BB
Sherry

Permalink Reply by GarlicClove on July 7, 2011 at 7:46pm

I have the same problem with soy wax as I do with crisco, I'm alergic to all legums. But I'll have to try carnuba and candellia. Do you know what plants they are derived from?

Permalink Reply by Rev. Sherry Cooper on July 8, 2011 at 7:41am

Carnuba Wax is from palm and candellia is from a Candelilla shrub native to northern Mexico and the southwestern United States

Permalink Reply by GarlicClove on July 8, 2011 at 8:30am

Palm oil is another one of my freak allergies. But Candelilla sounds perfect. I've started a group called Hypoallergenic Witches. I'm going to repost your advice there, with credit if that's alright with you.

Permalink Reply by Rev. Sherry Cooper on July 8, 2011 at 9:12am

Sure... When the group gets approved I will join it..

Permalink Reply by GarlicClove on July 8, 2011 at 1:06pm

your expertise would be welcome

Permalink Reply by Rev. Sherry Cooper on July 9, 2011 at 7:32am

Thanks!!