Write an article based on this "Cover your work surface before beginning. Remove the pitch carefully from skin and clothing. Wash your hands throughout the process."
Making pine salve is a very messy process. Before you begin, you should cover your work surface. Lay down paper towels, plastic sheets, and other protective covering to keep the mess in check. Pitch will get suck to skin and clothing when you gather it and as you're making your salve. Make sure to remove it carefully when this issue arises. Butter, lip balm, and sunscreen can remove pitch from your skin. Pitch can be removed from your skin with any type of rubbing alcohol. Your hands will gets sticky as you handle pine pitch. Pause and wash your hands on occasion while working. If your hands get too sticky, it will be very difficult to navigate your kitchen so wash your hands as you go along.