Products Stearic acid is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. The name “stear” comes from the Greek and means tallow or lard, so it shows the origin of the substance. Structure and properties Stearic acid or octadecanoic acid (C18H36O2, Mr = 284.5 g/mol) is a saturated and unbranched C18 fatty acid, i.e., … Stearic Acid
Products Angelica balms are available in pharmacies and drugstores, among other places. The original recipe goes back to the German midwife Ingeborg Stadelmann. Today, several variations exist. Structure and properties An angelica balsam is a semi-solid preparation for external use, which consists of a lipophilic base (e.g. beeswax, shea butter, lanolin, almond oil, olive oil), … Angelica Balm
Products Shea butter is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure and properties Shea butter is a fat extracted from the seeds of the shea nut tree, a member of the sapote family native to Africa. The trees grow in a belt south of the Sahara that stretches over 5000 km. Shea … Shea Butter
Products Lip balms are available in numerous variants from many suppliers in retail and specialty stores. The best-known brand in German-speaking countries is Labello. Labello is also used as a synonym for the general term lip pomade. Pomade (with an m) derives from, French for ointment. Lip pomades can also be homemade, see Homemade lip … Lip Balm
What does DIY stand for? DIY is an acronym and stands for “Do It Yourself” (“do it yourself”). DIY medicines are usually made by private individuals. They can be laymen as well as professionals. Some examples are shown below. Teas and tea blends Medicinal plants such as the peppermint, chamomile or marigold can be planted … DIY Medication
Products Fats for medical use and medicines and dietary supplements made from them are available in pharmacies and drugstores. They are also available in grocery stores. Fats are also called butter, such as shea butter. Structure and properties Fats are semi-solid to solid and lipophilic mixtures of substances (lipids) consisting mainly of triglycerides. These are … Bold
Ingredients (example) The following ingredients are available in pharmacies and drugstores: Jojoba wax 30.0 g Shea butter 20.0 g Beeswax (yellow or bleached) 20.0 g Optional: few natural additives such as vanilla, calendula extract, propolis, honey, essential oils or vitamins. See also under the detailed article lip pomade. For about 11 lipomades, depending on the … Homemade Lip Balm
Products Hand creams are available in numerous varieties. As a rule, they are cosmetics and not drugs or medical devices. Hand creams are also often made by the customer. Popular ingredients include waxes such as wool wax (lanolin), fatty oils, shea butter and essential oils. See also under DIY medicines. Structure and properties Hand creams … Hand Creams
Products Ointment bases are available, for example, in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure and properties Ointment bases are usually lipophilic substances or mixtures which are used as a basis for the production of ointments. Typical components are (selection): Hydrocarbons such as petrolatum, kerosenes. Macrogols (PEG) Waxes such as wool wax (lanolin) and beeswax. Fatty oils such … Ointment Base