Chickweed & Calendula
Calming Salve
Chickweed & Calendula Calming Salve is explicitly developed to deal with aggravated and irritated skin conditions. This potent topical blend is applied for relief and healing of irritated, inflamed, chapped, dry and itchy skin associated with eczema, bug bites, minor burns, rash & scars. The key herbal components in this mix are chickweed, licorice and calendula with added natural benefits of dandelion, helichrysum, ginger and St. John’s wort. Specialty oils like grapeseed, argan, babassu, hempseed, and jojoba oils are used for herbal infusions selected due to their natural abilities. Additionally, tamanu and apricot kernel oil contribute to this powerful mix to aid in healing, improving and promoting regeneration of skin tissues while supporting skin soothing and hydration. Mango and cocoa butters are ideal for treating dry or damaged skin acting as skin emollient, softening and soothing at the same time. Aloe Vera and witch hazel provide additional benefits for treating skin irritations, minor burns and bug bites. Manuka honey acts as a natural soothing humectant enhancing hydration and helping regeneration of damaged skin cells. Carefully chosen essential oils provide their own healing, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial benefits.
Depending on the skin type, this salve may be on the oily side when first applied. It also works as a skin-soothing agent after Tattoo care.
Chickweed infused in grapeseed oil.
Licorice infused in jojoba oil.
Calendula infused in argan oil.
Dandelion infused in hempseed oil.
Helichrysum infused in babassu oil.
Tamanu and apricot kernel oils.
Mango and cocoa butters.
Manuka honey.
Aloe Vera concentrate. Ginger root extract. Witch hazel with rose. St. John’s Wort.
Carnauba wax. Montanov 68. Olivem 1000 MB.
EO’s: chamomile, frankincense, rose & tea tree.
Vitamin E.
This salve is NOT a cure, however can aid in reducing the overall discomfort and appearance of eczema or other skin ailments symptoms.
The results from applying Chickweed & Calendula Calming Salve will be different from person to person.
Smaller amounts of essential oils are used to make this salve suitable for young children. However, caution should be taken if using for children under 2 year of age.
Do not use this salve if you have any chickweed or tree nut allergies. A small patch test is recommended to ensure absence of allergic reaction.
Apply to affected areas as often as 3 times per day for relief, especially after washing or bathing.
A Short Guide to Ingredients & Their Benefits
Botanicals
Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and skin soothing flower known to help to heal and regenerate skin, reduce swelling and relieve inflammation and irritations and other skin discomforts. Rich in antioxidant compounds that help to protect skin from stressors causing dryness, irritation, breakouts and inflammation.
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and high levels of vitamin A, C, E and B. Chickweed (Stellaria media) is a weedy plant esteemed for easing pain from aching joints, accelerating the healing of wounds and bruises, and providing soothing and calming relief for inflamed, itchy, dry and irritated skin. As a topical it works as an excellent emollient and calms skin ailments including eczema, psoriasis and acne. It is also effective in treating eye inflammation, minimizing swelling and alleviating damaged skin due to bug bites, rashes, boils or burns.
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) has been valued for its anti-inflammatory, mild analgesic (pain reliever) and potent antioxidant (beta carotene, polyphenols, flavonoids) properties that help fight free radicals, protect skin from damage, help to reduce inflammation, aid the relief of sore muscles and joint pain, and calm irritated, chapped, dry skin while hydrating and aiding skin cell regeneration. It is beneficial in prevention and treatment of certain types of acne and eczema as well as fungal skin infections.
Powerful antiviral, anti-parasitic, natural antioxidant herb that fights inflammation and aids digestion. In topical application, ginger decreases soreness of muscles, helps to increase circulation, and promotes healthy and smooth skin. It is also effective in relieving pain associated with migraine headaches.
Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, rich in antioxidants and flavonoids Helichrysum arenarium is a member of the Asteraceae family and a natural emollient remedy used in topicals for a wide range of conditions from damaged skin and wound healing, scars, burns, bruising, cuts, scrapes and acne to reducing effects of aging like age spots, discoloration and wrinkles. Possessing soothing and hydrating abilities it promotes regeneration of skin cells and evens skin tone. It is well-suited for all skin types, especially effective for acne-prone oily skin, mature or sensitive skin.
Caution: Do not use on an open wound.
Licorice root (glycyrrhiza glabra) is a soothing antioxidant herb rich in flavonoid, niacinamide, vitamin C and glycyrrhizins that has potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antiviral properties beneficial for neutralizing free radicals and treating many skin conditions. Licorice boosts the anti-inflammatory and healing impact of topicals by reducing symptoms of acne, eczema, rashes, the redness from rosacea and other skin irritations. Additionally, as licorice contains liquiritin and licochalcone that help to reducing production of sebum and remove melanin (pigment) in the skin, it is a perfect agent for improving skin tone, reducing discolorations and the appearance of dark spots. Well suited for oily or acne-prone skin.
Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, astringent, skin-soothing herb that relieves minor burns, itches, irritated skin, sunburns and helps to heal bruises, abrasions and wounds by improving circulation of oxygenated blood to damaged skin cells. It eases pain related to joint and muscle discomfort, arthritis, muscle strains and sprains. It is also beneficial in topical treatment of painful rash-like inflammation of the skin like shingles.
Caution: Not recommended to apply on an open wound.
Witch hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) is derived from the bark and leaves of a large, flowering shrub. It is rich in natural chemicals, including gallic acid, tannins, flavonoids and resin, has a high astringent content, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that aid in treatment of multiple skin ailments. Witch hazel provides natural deep hydration and helps to restore water loss making it a perfect addition to topicals for soothing and calming inflamed and irritated skin. It is especially beneficial for dry and itchy skin caused by eczema. It also provides relief for insect bites and stings, minor wounds, cold sores and swelling.
Carrier Oils
Gentle, light, easily absorbed, highly moisturizing, skin soothing and softening carrier oil well suited for all skin types, including combination, sensitive or acne-prone skin. Rich in oleic and linoleic acid, vitamins A, C and E, Omegas 9, 6, and 3, and palmitic and stearic acid that give it effective anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-aging, antiseptic, and anti-bacterial properties. In topicals, apricot oil is highly beneficial for cell regeneration, rejuvenating and keeping skin healthy, protecting it from inflammation and free radicals, and acting as a natural sunscreen. An additional benefit of apricot oil is that it helps alleviate the symptoms of eczema and other itchy skin conditions.
Absorbs quickly. Gentle, highly moisturizing and recommended for all types of skin in need of deep hydration. Noncomedogenic and will not clog pores. Rich in Vitamins E and A. Argan oil has anti-sebum qualities and will naturally reduce excess oil production. Prevents sun damage, soften skin, and reduces fine lines.
Babassu oil (Orbignya oleifera) derived from cold pressing the nut of a native Brazilian palm tree is lightweight and moisturizing, absorbing quickly into skin making it beneficial for all skin types. Rich in Vitamin E, antioxidants and healthy fatty acids such as lauric, oleic, palmitic, stearic and myristic acids. It is an excellent choice to use as a natural anti-inflammatory agent for skin hydration and wound care, scar healing, inflammation, soothing irritation and itching, and repairing dry, chopped or damage skin. Effective and enriching emollient for facial topicals because it does not clog pores and contains antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that help to improve skin texture and reduce bacteria that cause acne. Healing and hydrating properties of babassu oil are beneficial to skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis or rosacea.
Caution: Patch test is recommended for highly sensitive skin.
Noncomedogenic, mildly astringent, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic. Lightweight and absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy feeling. High in the antioxidant vitamins C and E. Rich in oleic, linoleic, palmitic, and Omega 6 fatty acids that help to moisturize skin and maintain moisture balance. Contains the strong antioxidant flavonoid oligomeric procyanidin that is almost 50x more powerful than vitamins A and E. Reduces fine lines, helps to lighten skin discolorations and control skin breaks.
Very light, easily absorbed, moisturizing and skin softening carrier oil that is derived from the small seeds of the hemp plant and is green in color with a slight nutty flavor. It is high in omega fatty acids and a great choice for any skin type since it helps to hydrate and balance oil production in the skin. Hemp oil is considered as an effective agent for reducing inflammation and redness caused by acne, protecting skin from oxidants and inflammation as well as lessening discomforts from dry and itchy skin, including dermatitis and eczema.
Regardless of its name, it does not contain any CBD.
Versatile natural emollient rich in vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant, with antibacterial and antifungal properties, also contains anti-inflammatory myristic acid. Having a consistency similar to that of oil naturally produced by human skin (sebum) it is absorbed easily and beneficial for all types of skin. Great agent to use for sore muscles and joints, helping to heal wounds, sunburn, drying skin conditions, and prevent and treat acne.
Tamanu oil is derived from the seeds of the tamanu nut tree that grows in Southeast Asia and has a strong nutty scent. It is rich in fatty acids, both oleic and linoleic, making it a powerful emollient with ability to deeply penetrate and hydrate skin layers. Beneficial for a numerous skin condition due to its powerful natural anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant abilities. It helps maintain balance in skin production of surplus sebum and fights bacteria associated with acne, making it an idea addition to topicals for treating oily skin and healing acne breakouts. Due to its high astringent and antioxidant content, tamanu oil provides protection from free radicals and naturally improves skin tone and complexion by stimulating new skin tissues growth, reducing sun damage, age spots and other signs of aging. Additionally, since tamanu oil is enriched with a high level of anti-inflammatory and antibiotic properties, it is effective in helping to treat psoriasis and eczema, minor burns, bruises, scars, sores as well as promoting healing of wounds.
Caution: Do not use if you have tree-nut allergies.
Cosmetic Butters
Creamy, skin-softening and moisturizing plant butter rich in vitamins C, A and E, fatty acids, salicylic acid and antioxidants that hydrate and nourish skin and protect it from sun damage. Vitamin C component aids wound healing and helps to improve skin complexion, calm redness, even out natural skin tone and lessens hyperpigmentation. Vitamin A component helps to reduce many signs of aging, including wrinkles and improves skin texture and tone. Mango butter’s properties to smooth and soothe are especially comforting for dry, irritated or itchy skin. Mango butter is beneficial for most skin types, but caution should be taken if using in face products as it has a comedogenic rating at 2 and may clog pores.
Cocoa butter is a natural fat derived from the roasted seed of the cocoa bean and has a distinctive sweet cocoa scent. A rich source of vitamin E, antioxidants, omega-3 and fatty acids with skin-soothing properties cocoa butter aids in protecting skin from free radicals while keeping skin hydrated and helping to heal irritated and dry skin, eczema and sunburns as well as reducing stretch marks, discolored skin and scars. It is beneficial for all skin types, including sensitive or hypersensitive skin.
Essential Oils
Chamomile essential oil has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help to soothe and calm irritated skin. Added to topicals, it is beneficial for sensitive skin and helps reduce effects of rosacea, psoriasis, and acne-prone skin. Since it contains flavonoids, including apigenin and quercetin, it is excellent choice to use in skin care to support skin regeneration, collagen production and protect from free radical damage.
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic and skin-soothing essential oil with astringent qualities that evens out the skin tone regenerating new skin cells, hydrating and improving imperfections like age spots, redness, scars and blemishes. It is also effective reducing swelling, joint and muscle pain, and arthritis. As frankincense is a rather powerful essential oil, it is advised to perform a patch test applying a new product to prevent any allergic reaction, especially with sensitive skin.
Anti-inflammatory, astringent, antibacterial, antimicrobial and skin-soothing essential oil that is rich with antioxidants like vitamins A, C, citronellol and geraniol. It is beneficial for healthy complexion as it helps to hydrate, rejuvenate, soothe irritations, moisturize, brighten and refine the skin tone while disinfecting it at the same time. Especially effective in treating mature, dry or sensitive skin or treating skin affected by acne, eczema, minimalizing scars and other skin imperfections.
Antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, and antiviral properties of the tea tree oil allow it to destroy bacteria in wounds avoiding infections and soothe redness and itchy skin while healing. It helps to regulate skin oil production reducing breakouts from acne and lessens the effects of eczema. It is also beneficial for many other skin conditions as well as providing relief from bug bites, burns and cuts.
Additional Ingredients
Prized for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties and one of the best natural remedies for irritated, inflamed skin, fighting bacteria and promoting wound healing. Its skin-soothing, skin-softening and hydrating abilities bring relief to burns, rushes, and reduces redness. It is rich in vitamin C and E, and beta-carotene enhancing production of collagen in the body and improving skin tone. It absorbs quickly and unclogs pores.
Carnauba wax is a natural, vegan wax that comes from the leaves of the Copernicia cerifera botanical, a Brazilian palm tree called “The Tree of Life”. It is used as an emulsifying, thickening and skin-softening agent that is compatible with all oils and prolonging a shelf life of products.
Manuka honey is a premium type of honey derived from the manuka bush found in New Zealand that is rich in a rare methylglyoxal (MG) compound. In addition, manuka honey contains high levels of vitamin B, amino acids and many minerals including calcium, copper, iron, potassium, sodium, and zinc. Thanks to its high anti-inflammatory and antibacterial nature as well as its acidic properties manuka honey is used as a natural emollient for dry or itchy skin, treatment for wounds, cuts and scrapes as well as healing and clearing infections, blemishes and reducing scars, inflammation and breakouts in acne-prone skin. Since honey is low in moisture it helps to dry wounds thus destroying bacteria as bacteria need fluids to flourish. Applied topically it is also effective in calming skin affected by eczema and anti-fungal skin infections such as athlete’s foot.
Caution: If you’re allergic to pollen or bee stings, patch test topicals with manuka honey.
Montanov 68 is a non-ionic, eco-friendly, non-irritant and non-comedogenic liquid crystal emulsifier that helps to stabilize oil-in-water emulsions while moisturizing skin.
Is a stabilizing, a microbiome-friendly, self-emulsifier considered as a natural alternative to waxes containing ethoxylated compounds. It is biodegradable and vegan based ingredient that is also highly moisturizing.
The antioxidant properties of vitamin E are skin nourishing, hydrating and allow for protection from free radical damage, reducing signs of aging, hyperpigmentation and healing of scar tissue. It is also helps to extend the shelf-life of products made with botanical oils.
For bug & mosquito bites, stings, sunburn, dry skin, swellings, bruises, cuticles, cuts, scraps, minor burns & rashes. Good to use even on your pet’s pawns.
For inflamed & acne prone skin.
For itchy skin due to psorasis or eczema.
Skin-calming for skin redness & itchy skin due to rosacea.
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