| abstract |
The subject patent application relates to a skin salve which is comprised of (1) petrolatum, (2) beeswax, and (3) peppermint oil, wherein the beeswax is present in said salve at a level of at least 11 weight percent. The present invention also discloses a method for treating irritated skin which comprises topically applying a skin salve to the irritated skin, wherein the skin salve is comprised of (1) petrolatum, (2) beeswax, and (3) peppermint oil, wherein the beeswax is present in said salve at a level of at least 11 weight percent. |