Question: When you rub lotion on your skin, does it soak into your skin and go through your body OR does it just stay on top of your skin?
Answer: Your skin is the largest organ in your body and does absorb and circulate anything you put on it.
It is important to think about what we [...]

Supplies Needed to Create your Infusion and Salve:

Herbs
Oils
Glass jar (like a clean mason jar)
Strainer or Cheesecloth
Glass or non-metal pot (spout helpful)
Measuring spoons and cup
Spatula
Beeswax
Clean container for salve

Oils for Infusions and Salves:
Olive oil works very well for herbal infusions and body ointments. It is a good nourishing oil and generally there are no allergies to [...]

Mineral oil, a petrochemical, is one of the most widely used oils in the food and cosmetic industry. Most every commercial product has some form listed in the ingredients.
Mineral oil acts as a thin layer on the skin. It is difficult to absorb and clogs the pores, which slows the skins ability to [...]