Tiger balm

This tiger balm recipe combines nourishing olive oil and beeswax with powerful menthol and a blend of essential oils, including camphor, cajeput, peppermint, clove bud, and cassia. It's perfect for soothing sore muscles and providing a warming, invigorating sensation.

Create Your Own Tiger Balm - Go Native NZ Style

Created to provide a warming and soothing sensation, it's perfect for easing sore muscles and tension.

Ingredients
Makes 100g

Phase A
42% | 42g Olive Oil
12% | 12g  NZ Organic Beeswax
Phase B
10% | 10g Menthol Crystals
Phase C
11% | 11g Camphor Essential Oil
7% | 7g Cajeput Essential Oil
6% | 6g Peppermint Essential Oil
6% | 6g Clove Bud Essential Oil
6% | 6g Cassia Essential Oil

Method

1. Gently heat the Phase A ingredients.
2. Take off the heat and allow to cool to <40°C
3. Add the Phase B and stir until dissolved.
4. Add the Phase C and stir until combined.
5. Pour into container

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Important note: The essential oils and menthol used are volatile oils and will reach their flashpoint if heated.
At their flashpoint the oils will flash flame.
SO DON'T HEAT THEM PLEASE.

Safety: Because of the high percentage of essential oils in this formula, be cautious when applying to delicate facial skin. Patch tested on less delicate skin suggested before use.