Question: what is the difference between lotion and salve?
Answer: A salve or balm is a simple combination of oil(s) and beeswax. ... The beeswax acts as a preservative in this case. Lotion: A lotion is created when you take oil & water and blend it together using an emulsifying agent such as emulsifying wax or beeswax and friction like a blender to combine it all together.