This is my favorite unguent made from blended oils: Shea Butter, Castor oil, Cocoa butter and Olive oil.

I use a bit of beeswax to give the nourishing oils a semi-solid consistency. If the nourishing oil is runny, the beeswax gives it body. Some oils are solid at room temperature, like coconut oil, Shea Butter or Cocoa Butter. When these are used alone, or mixed with runny oils, much less beeswax is necessary.

How to apply an unguent to your skin

I uses this unguent on my face and body.

Unguents that are more solid require you to use friction and the heat of your skin to melt it into a light, pleasant oil, that is not actually “oily.”

I push out a bit of the solid unguent with the outer part of my fingernail or a very small spoon. Then I rub it into the tips of my fingers. When it is warm and is distributed across my fingertips, I gently dab and pat my skin to place the oil. Then, I lightly rub in circles to work it into small areas such as my face or elbows.

When I want to use more on my body, I begin with a hot shower. When I step into the room, I quickly pat myself with a towel, but let my body remain damp. This makes it easy to rub the unguent into my fingertips, and then smooth it over larger parts of the body. The warmth of the shower helps the unguent to quickly melt into skin.

There are three sizes.

1/2 oz: This screw top metal tin is perfect for your purse or workout bag.

2 oz: A lift top metal tin is good for your make up bag.

4 oz: This glass container with screw top metal top is perfect for the bath.

You can purchase these at the Eons Soap and Unguents on Etsy.com