Borax is also known as desert salt. It is a natural preservative, water softener, deodoriser and mild astringent with a weak antiseptic action.
Soothing and freshening to hot, tired feet and itchy skin.
In cosmetics it can be used along with beeswax to emulsify creams.
When used in skin care creams, it will lend the final product a nice creamy consistency.