Producing Balm in Nigeria is really a
profitable business because it is well demanded in our Nigerian market. This product
can actually be used for many purposes and the categories are lip balm, relief
balm and so on. Balm can be used as a cure for back pain, aches and strains, cold
and congestion, tension headaches, neck and shoulder tension, and joint pain. Most homes in Nigeria use it as massage oils,
fungus remover, antiseptic for wounds, bath oil, and furniture or machinery
lubricant. In Nigeria, the major seasons that witness the much use of Balm are
the rainy season and the harmattan season.
Furthermore, the following are the
ingredients needed to produce Balm;
1. ½ kg of paraffin oil. This act as lubricant.
2. ¼ kg of
petroleum gel. For skin treatment.
3. Thumb size of Beeswax.
4. ½ tbs or 2 balls of Industrial
camphor. Helps to treats infection, and also to relieves pain and body itching.
5. 2 tbs (spoons) of peppermint.
6. 2 -3 tbs of eucalyptus salt. Act as
an Antimicrobial cold reliever.
7. 4 -6 tbs of menthol. Helps to cleanse
the lungs.
The following are the steps on how to
produce balm here in Nigeria;
1. Start by putting an empty dry metal
pot on heat.
2. Then you have to pour in the
petroleum gel and allow it to melt.
3. Then you need to pour in the paraffin
oil and stir.
4. After that pour in the beeswax and allow
it to melt and then stir.
5. You have to reduce the heat intensity
and then add menthol and also stir.
6. After that add eucalyptus salt and
stir.
7. After that bring it down and allow it
to cool for a bit.
8. You can now package it and then sell
it.
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