Treat your lips to the nourishing care they deserve with lip balms crafted from nature’s finest ingredients. Baar Products’ Palma Christi Castor Oil Lip Balm and Olivae Lip Balm are made with plant based oils, beeswax, shea butter, and vitamin E to deliver rich moisture and everyday comfort without petroleum or petrolatum byproducts.
Whether you love the cool, refreshing taste of peppermint or the sweet flavor of tropical mango, there’s a lip balm to match your style while keeping lips soft, smooth, and hydrated.
Palma Christi Castor Oil Lip Balm
Deep Moisture. Refreshing Peppermint. Everyday Comfort.
Palma Christi Lip Balm features moisturizing castor oil to help soften dry lips and lock in hydration. Every application leaves lips feeling smooth, protected, and refreshed with a crisp peppermint flavor and cooling sensation.
Why You’ll Love It
Deeply hydrates and softens dry lips.
Helps lock in moisture for lasting comfort.
Refreshing peppermint flavor with a cooling finish.
Made with naturally derived ingredients.
Nourishing Ingredients
Castor Oil delivers rich hydration for soft, smooth lips.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil provides antioxidant rich nourishment.
Beeswax helps seal in moisture and protect against dryness.
Shea Butter conditions and softens with plant based moisture.
Vitamin E helps support healthy looking lips.
Keep Palma Christi Lip Balm in your pocket or purse for quick, soothing moisture whenever your lips need a little extra care.
Olivae Lip Balm
Olive Oil Nourishment with a Delicious Tropical Twist
Inspired by the natural benefits of olive oil, Olivae Lip Balm delivers lightweight moisture and silky softness with every use. Finished with a tropical mango flavor, it’s an easy way to keep lips feeling soft, smooth, and comfortable all day long.
Why You’ll Love It
Softens and conditions lips.
Delivers lasting moisture.
Helps protect against everyday dryness.
Tropical mango flavor you’ll enjoy every day.
Nourishing Ingredients
Olive Oil nourishes while providing antioxidant benefits.
Beeswax helps retain moisture for long lasting hydration.
Shea Butter smooths and conditions dry lips.
Vitamin E helps maintain healthy looking skin.
The result is a silky, nourishing lip balm that’s perfect for daily use.
Simple Ingredients. Beautiful Results.
Healthy lips begin with thoughtful ingredients. Palma Christi and Olivae combine botanical oils, beeswax, shea butter, and vitamin E to provide the moisture and care your lips need every day. No petroleum. No petrolatum byproducts. Just naturally nourishing lip care that feels as good as it looks.
Choose the cool freshness of Palma Christi or the tropical sweetness of Olivae™ and enjoy soft, healthy looking lips wherever the day takes you.
Refresh. Balance. Soothe. Elevate Your Daily Oral Wellness Routine.
What if your mouthwash did more than simply freshen your breath?
What if every rinse helped create a cleaner, more balanced oral environment while delivering soothing comfort and invigorating freshness?
Meet AlkaCare Mouthwash & Gargle and AlkaCare Clear Mouthwash & Gargle: Discover two unique oral care formulas crafted with refreshing botanicals and ingredients that may help support a balanced oral environment. Designed go beyond conventional mouthwashes, these multipurpose solutions help leave your mouth feeling cleaner and fresher every day.
Why Alkalizing Matters
Modern lifestyles expose our mouths to a constant stream of acidity—from coffee, sugary foods, processed beverages, stress, and environmental factors. Over time, this acidic environment can disrupt oral balance and leave your mouth feeling less than its best.
That’s where AlkaCare comes in.
Formulated to help promote a more balanced oral environment, AlkaCare works alongside your daily brushing and flossing routine to help neutralize acidity while leaving your mouth feeling remarkably fresh, clean, and revitalized.
Think of it as a daily reset button for your mouth.
AlkaCare Mouthwash & Gargle
The Original Alkalizing Classic
For generations, our customers have trusted AlkaCare Mouthwash & Gargle as a refreshing addition to their oral care routine.
This signature formula combines an invigorating taste with alkalizing power to deliver a unique cleansing experience that helps support oral comfort and freshness.
Why Customers Love AlkaCare®
✔ Alkalizes as it refreshes
✔ Promotes oral pH balance
✔ Freshens breath naturally
✔ Helps soothe irritated gums
✔ Comforts mouth ulcers
✔ Fluoride-Free
✔ Calms a scratchy throat
✔ Low alcohol content minimizes stinging and burning
✔ Multipurpose wellness formula
Every rinse leaves your mouth feeling clean, balanced, and revitalized—without the harsh burn associated with many conventional mouthwashes.
A Wellness Favorite for Decades
Customers have relied on AlkaCare for years because it delivers a refreshing experience they can feel.
“I have used this for over 40 years. Great added to a sinus saline flush.”
“Love this mouthwash!”
“Works well, good quality product. Will buy again!”
When a product earns this level of loyalty decade after decade, it speaks for itself.
This refreshing mouthwash delivers the same trusted alkalizing support and soothing comfort you expect from AlkaCare®, now in a clear formula. Made with a more natural formula and without added dyes, it provides a clean, pure rinse while preserving the signature AlkaCare experience.
Enjoy lasting freshness, gentle comfort, and the confidence of a healthier oral environment with every rinse.
Customers Can’t Stop Talking About It
“Pleasant taste and helps to loosen the plaque on the enamel.”
“Dentist recommended and effective at getting food off the teeth and gums without killing the good bacteria.”
“NO FLOURIDE! Great Product. No unnecessary ingredients.”
More Than a Mouthwash—A Versatile Wellness Essential
One of the reasons AlkaCare has developed such a passionate following is its versatility.
While most people know it as an exceptional alkalizing mouthwash, many customers incorporate it into other wellness practices.
Daily Oral Refreshment
Use after brushing and flossing for a fresh, clean feeling that lasts.
Comforting Gargle
When your throat feels scratchy or irritated, AlkaCare provides a soothing gargle experience.
Denture Care
AlkaCare Clear can be used as part of a denture cleaning routine to help maintain freshness and cleanliness.
Soothing External Packs
Used as a warm or cool pack, AlkaCare offers a unique wellness application for comfort and relaxation.
Personal Cleansing
Its gentle formulation can also be diluted for personal hygiene use.
Experience the AlkaCare Difference
Fresh breath is just the beginning.
With every rinse, AlkaCare and AlkaCare Clear help support a balanced oral environment while delivering the soothing, refreshing experience customers have trusted for decades.
Whether you’re looking to elevate your daily oral care routine, enjoy long-lasting freshness, or embrace a more holistic approach to oral wellness, AlkaCare offers a refreshing alternative to ordinary mouthwash.
Refresh Your Breath.
Balance Your Mouth.
Soothe and Comfort Naturally.
Alkalize as You Refresh with AlkaCare.
Your healthiest, freshest smile starts with balance.
AlkaCare® is a registered trademark of Baar Products, Inc.
Meet the Iodex Bar Soap—a modern cleansing bar inspired by an over 110-year-old classic, created for everyday handwashing, showers, and full-body care.
110+ Year-Old Favorite Salve, Reimagined as a Soap
This story begins with the original Iodex Salve—an over 110-year-old household classic first introduced in the early 1900s and still trusted today. Since 1910, it has been known as a topical antiseptic salve valued in homes for generations.
Formulated around iodine, it became widely used for everyday skin needs—helping cleanse, support, and care for the skin in moments like minor cuts, scrapes, splinters, blemishes, bruises, bites, and general irritation. Families relied on it for dependable cleansing support and its ability to help maintain a clean, cared-for skin environment.
It wasn’t just a product—it became a household essential.
Iodine itself has been recognized for over two centuries as one of the most important cleansing and purifying elements in skincare history. First discovered in the early 1800s and widely adopted throughout the early 1900s, it became a cornerstone in topical care for its powerful cleansing properties and long-standing association with skin cleanliness.
That legacy continues..
Iodex Bar Soap is the newest addition to the Iodex family, bringing the power of iodine into a modern daily cleansing bar designed for handwashing, showers, and full-body care.
A Purposeful Formula for Everyday Skin Care
Iodex Bar Soap is designed to go beyond basic cleansing, delivering a complete daily skin experience:
Deeply cleanses your skin
Supports your skin’s natural barrier
Helps maintain moisture for lasting softness
Promotes clear, balanced, healthy-looking skin
Made with plant-based ingredients
Infused with a fresh, uplifting clove oil scent
Simple, effective, and made for everyday confidence.
Powered by Iodine for a Clean You Can Feel
Every ingredient is chosen to deliver a layered cleansing experience:
Iodine Delivers a deep cleansing feel that leaves skin refreshed, renewed, and noticeably clean.
Sodium Palmate Creates a rich, creamy lather for a smooth, satisfying wash.
Sodium Cocoate Helps lift away dirt and excess oil with a light, foamy cleanse.
Glycerin (plant-derived) Helps maintain softness and comfort after every wash.
Clove Oil (Eugenia Caryophyllata) Delivers a warm, spicy aroma that makes everyday washing feel more uplifting and refreshing.
One Bar. Multiple Uses. Everyday Essential.
Iodex Bar Soap is designed for versatility in real life:
A dependable hand soap for frequent washing
A refreshing shower soap for full-body cleansing
A daily cleanser for active, hands-on lifestyles
From sink to shower, it delivers consistent cleansing performance you can rely on.
Built for Busy, Active Lives
Made for people who need more from their everyday soap:
Active lifestyles
Healthcare professionals
Gardeners
Pet owners
Massage therapists
Families seeking a dependable daily cleanser
It’s designed to keep up—without complication.
A Daily Ritual That Feels Better
Overall, Iodex Bar Soap delivers a complete cleansing experience in one simple bar—bringing together iodine-based cleansing tradition with a modern formula built for everyday performance. From handwashing to full-body showers, it works hard where you need it most, helping leave skin feeling deeply clean, balanced, and comfortably refreshed without compromise.
With a rich lather, skin-friendly ingredients, and a naturally uplifting clove scent, every wash feels purposeful and refreshing from start to finish. It’s more than just soap—it’s a daily essential designed to elevate your routine, deliver a noticeably cleaner feel, and keep you confidently fresh all day long.
For generations, Iodexhas held a steady place in family medicine cabinets. What makes it such a lasting essential? Its continued presence speaks to its reliability and effectiveness.
Over time, Iodex has become a familiar and trusted name in households around the world. Exploring its history offers a fascinating window into the evolution of home healthcare. From its origins to its widespread use and lasting impact, the story of Iodex highlights why it remains a dependable first-aid staple today.
Origins and Development
Long before antibiotic creams became commonplace in pharmacy aisles, wound care relied heavily on natural remedies—plants, minerals, and other basic elements. Among these, iodine has remained a constant for over a century. Renowned for its ability to rapidly eliminate bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other pathogens, iodine proved highly effective in preventing infections in open wounds.
Despite its benefits, pure iodine—particularly before 1910—often caused significant discomfort. Its application could result in intense stinging, skin irritation, and stubborn dark staining. Recognizing the need for a safer, more practical alternative, an English chemist set out to improve upon the traditional formulation. Through careful experimentation, he developed the original Iodex formula.
This innovation marked a major advancement in wound care. The new ointment provided a “stainless” iodine solution that preserved its powerful antibacterial properties while eliminating the harsh stinging sensation and permanent orange-brown discoloration associated with earlier forms.
With this breakthrough, iodine became far more user-friendly and accessible. Iodex quickly gained widespread adoption, becoming a staple in hospitals, military medical kits, and household medicine cabinets alike.
Historical Use of Iodex
As Iodex gained recognition in the mid-twentieth century, it quickly established itself as a trusted remedy in both homes and medical settings. Its popularity was driven by its versatility and ease of use.
A Household Staple
By the 1930s, Iodex manufacturers were distributing informative pamphlets to households and healthcare providers, promoting the ointment for a wide range of everyday injuries—cuts, bruises, minor wounds, and skin irritations. It became a reliable solution for common mishaps, from children’s scraped knees to the sore, blistered hands of laborers.
War-Time First Aid Care
Iodex also proved its value during periods of global conflict, particularly in World War I and World War II. Its practicality made it especially useful in military settings. Unlike liquid iodine, the ointment was easy to carry and apply without risk of spilling, making it a dependable component of field medical kits used by frontline medics and hospital staff treating wounded soldiers.
A Glimpse into Its Past
The long history of Iodex is reflected in its early packaging and advertising. Vintage materials from the 1930s often feature this ointment stored in durable dark glass containers. These bottles were intentionally designed to withstand rough transport conditions and the demanding environments of wartime medical care, underscoring the product’s role as a dependable and resilient first-aid solution.
Edgar Cayce and Iodex
Any discussion of Iodex would be incomplete without mentioning Edgar Cayce. Widely regarded as one of the most well-documented holistic healers of the twentieth century, Cayce frequently referenced the ointment in his health readings.
Throughout his life, Cayce delivered thousands of readings focused on physical well-being, often suggesting simple, accessible remedies. Among these, Iodex was repeatedly recommended for a range of conditions, including bedsores, swelling, soreness, bruising, and as a drawing salve.
His guidance was typically straightforward: apply the ointment gently to the affected area once or twice a day, adjusting the amount and frequency based on the severity of the issue. Cayce’s endorsement introduced Iodex to a broader audience and reinforced its reputation as a dependable, all-purpose remedy.
Common Uses of Iodex
Iodex continues to be valued for its wide range of practical applications. Even today, it remains a trusted option for managing everyday aches and minor injuries. Some of its most common uses include:
Minor Cuts, Scrapes, and Wounds One of the primary uses of this ointment is for treating minor cuts and abrasions. Its 4.7% iodine content works efficiently to cleanse the wound, helping to eliminate bacteria and other harmful microbes. By creating a cleaner, more protected surface, it helps prevent infection and supports proper healing.
Bruises, Swelling, and Skin Irritation Beyond open wounds, the ointment is also effective for injuries that don’t break the skin. When applied to bruises or small lumps, it can help stimulate local circulation, which may encourage faster recovery of the underlying tissue. Its soothing base also helps calm irritated skin, reducing redness and discomfort without the intense sting commonly associated with liquid iodine.
Summary
Iodex has a long and meaningful history as a practical first-aid solution. Introduced in the early 20th century as a “stainless” alternative to traditional iodine, it provided a gentler and less messy option at a time when earlier treatments could be harsh. Its effectiveness led to widespread use in wartime medical kits and, eventually, in everyday household medicine cabinets.
Its lasting appeal comes down to its versatility, ease of use, and most importantly, effectiveness. Decades later, it remains a reliable choice for treating common injuries. Today, Baar Products continues to produce and offer Iodex, preserving its legacy as a trusted approach to first-aid care.
There’s something reassuring about opening a medicine cabinet and spotting a product that’s been trusted for generations. For many families, that product is Iodex® Regular Topical Antiseptic Salve—the small, dark salve affectionately known in countless homes as “the magic salve.”
Since 1910, Iodex has been a quiet staple in first aid routines across America. While packaging trends and pharmacy shelves have changed dramatically over the decades, this iodine-based salve has remained remarkably consistent. And that’s exactly why it continues to be trusted by so many.
A Remedy Passed Down Through Generations
If you browse through customer experiences, one theme becomes clear: tradition.
Many users don’t “discover” Iodex. They inherit it.
Grandparents used it. Parents kept a jar on hand. Now children and grandchildren reach for the same familiar remedy. Some families estimate they’ve relied on it for four generations—or more.
One customer shared:
“My family has used Iodex for 4 generations. It works as well today as it did for my great grandparents! Excellent product!”
Another wrote:
“We have been using Iodex for first aid for 50 years. Never has a cut become infected.”
In an age where products are constantly reformulated, discontinued, or replaced, that kind of loyalty speaks volumes.
What Makes Iodex Different?
At its core, Iodex is simple—and that simplicity is its strength.
It contains 4.7% iodine, blended into a soothing base of petrolatum, oleic acid, and paraffin. This unique formula allows the iodine to gradually separate from its carrier, effectively inhibiting bacterial growth, while the base keeps the skin moisturized and protected.
Unlike traditional liquid iodine, Iodex is designed to avoid the sharp sting many people associate with antiseptics. Instead, it delivers antibacterial support in a hydrating salve that cushions tender skin.
The result? Protection and comfort in one application.
More Than Just a Remedy for Cuts
Over the decades, families have found countless ways to use Iodex. It’s become a trusted remedy for:
Minor cuts and scrapes
Bruises and “black and blue” marks
Splinters and slivers (as a drawing salve)
Bug bites and minor burns
Blemishes and irritated skin
One longtime user explained:
“Iodex was suggested by a Dr to get a deeply embedded sliver in a finger joint to come to surface. The sliver came out, infection was kept at bay, and surgery was avoided by one day!”
Another shared:
“As a professional massage pain management therapist I tell all my clients this is a must have. It will clear up a bruise in most cases in 24 to 48 hours.”
And perhaps most telling of all:
“A must have in the medicine cabinet. I have used this salve for years!”
When a product becomes the “go-to” for everything from playground scrapes to weekend sports bruises, it earns its place the hard way—through consistent results.
A Little Goes a Long Way
One of the most common observations from longtime users? A jar lasts and lasts.
The application is simple:
Clean the area thoroughly.
Apply the salve and gently massage it in until the color disappears.
If needed, cover with a light, loose bandage.
Because only a small amount is needed, many customers mention that a single jar can last years.
Why People Are Still Searching for It
Interestingly, many customers mention that Iodex can be hard to find locally. Pharmacies don’t always keep it in stock, so discovering it online often feels like reconnecting with an old friend.
“So glad I found it again! Best ever!”
“It may be an old remedy but still works better than anything.”
“Trust your elders… stuff works.”
That feeling of rediscovery is part nostalgia—and part relief.
In a world saturated with heavily marketed, fast-turnover products, Iodex stands as a reminder that sometimes the simplest formulas endure for a reason.
Over 110 Years—and Still Going
Front cover image:First Aid For Emergencies! What to do—and What not to do! (Fourth Edition). New Century Press Ltd., Sydney, circa early 1930s.
Few products can boast a legacy of trust spanning over a century. Even fewer can say they’ve been relied upon by families, farmers, athletes, healthcare professionals, and parents alike.
Yet here it is: a modest jar of Iodex iodine salve that has quietly served households since 1910.
Not complicated. Not trendy. Just trusted.
And sometimes, that’s exactly what you want within reach when life hands you a scrape, bruise, or splinter.
