Reblog: Rose Cerotum (Rose-Infused Wax Salve)
In the Trotula, one of the recipes given was for a “cerotum” that could be applied to the face1. The base of this was a mixture of oil and wax that would harden into a balm-like consistency. Without its colorant or herbal ingredients, this cerotum would be very similar to a modern-day lip balm. This…