Ultimate CALENDULA SALVE
Ultimate Calendula Salve was explicitly developed utilizing natural benefits of calendula, comfrey, turmeric, black pepper, ginger, chamomile, rosehip and St. John’s wort. This powerful topical blend is applied for relief and healing for everything from irritation and itchy skin due to bug & mosquito bites, stings, sunburn & dry skin to reducing swellings & bruises and healing of cuts, scraps, minor burns, rashes & scars. Specialty oils like sweet almond oil, argan and jojoba oils are utilized to improve and repair skin while supporting skin softening and hydration. Shea and mango butter are ideal for treating dry or damage skin acting as skin emollient and skin softening and soothing at the same time. Arnica and Aloe Vera provide additional benefits for treating bruises, sore muscles, muscle pain, skin irritations, minor burns and bug bites. Carefully chosen essential oils provide their own healing, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial benefits.
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Calendula, comfrey, turmeric, black pepper, ginger infused in oils.
Chamomile infused in sweet almond oil.
Rosehip infused in argan oil.
Lavender infused in jojoba oil.
Shea and mango butter.
Arnica. Aloe Vera. St. John’s Wort.
Carnauba wax. Montanov 68. Olivem 1000 MB.
EO’s: myrrh, lemongrass, lavender, geranium, frankincense & tea tree.
Vitamin E.
Avoid if you are allergic to sweet almond oil or shea butter.
Do not use on open wounds.
This salve can be made without sweet almond oil, and kokum butter can substitute shea butter if needed.
A Short Guide to Ingredients & Their Benefits
Botanicals
Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial herb that is highly effective in reducing pain associated with pulled or sore muscles, arthritis and sprains. By interacting with the white blood cells in the body arnica also helps to heal wounds and scrapes faster and clears any fluids formed in the joints. It relieves swelling, bruises and itching from insect bites.
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.
Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant rich in allantoin herb prized for its abilities to heal bone, muscle pains, bruises, wounds by promoting the rapid regeneration of damaged skin cells and tissue as well as relieve inflammation and ease irritation from rashes and other skin discomforts. High in vitamins and nutrients like vitamin B12, zinc and carotenes.
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, skin-soothing rich in powerful flavonoids herb noted for its analgesic abilities to ease inflammation of joints, muscle pain, rheumatism and sprains, and help to heal and calm skin rashes, acne, and eczema. Since it contains flavonoids, including apigenin and quercetin, it is excellent choice to use in skin care to support skin regeneration and collagen production and protect free radical damage.
Caution: Chamomile belongs to the ragweed family and some people are allergic to ragweed.
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.
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibacterial, anti-fungal and analgesic fragrant herb that is beneficial for skin care as it helps to calm and hydrate, heal and reduce skin redness, irritation and infections. It protects skin against free radicals, regulates sebum production and supports the regeneration of new skin cells by improving circulation of oxygen into skin.
Caution: Test on the small patch of skin as some may experience allergy to lavender.
Rose hips are small bulbs filled with seeds underneath rose petals. They are naturally rich in antioxidants, including vitamin C, B and E and polyunsaturated fatty acids that help to boost skin cells restoration, maintain healthy skin tone and hydration, protect against free radicals, aid in reducing inflammation, decrease scarring and support wound healing.
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.
Carrier Oils
Absorbs quickly. Argan oil is 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. Has anti-sebum qualities and will naturally reduce excess oil production. Prevents sun damage, soften skin, and reduces fine lines.
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.
Lightweight, anti-inflammatory, skin-softening, high in vitamin A, E, D, omega 3 fatty acids, and zinc. Aids skin regeneration and hydration, protects skin against free radicals, supports even skin tone, reduces dry and inflammatory skin conditions, minimizes the appearance of scars and helps wound healing. Beneficial for all skin types, dry or sensitive skin including baby skin.
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.
Shea butter is one of the most used emollients in skin care known for a rich texture, high in antioxidants like vitamin A and E, minerals, proteins, and fatty acids. It boosts collagen production while nourishing and softening skin and providing sun protection. It provides relief for skin inflammation and irritation, dry or damaged skin, and improves scaring and other rough skin texture. Shea butter is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it clogs pores and may cause breakouts.
Caution: Do not use if you have any nut allergies. It is disposed to get grainy if exposed to extreme temperature changes.
Essential Oils
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.
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant and astringent properties make geranium essential oil a perfect agent to use for improving skin appearance and balance, help with hyperpigmentation, healing and regeneration of damaged skin cells, and reducing skin inflammatory conditions like irritations and infections.
Lavender is one of the most popular and versatile essential oils. When applied topically, lavender EO has antiseptic and antibacterial abilities that boost healthy skin cells, reduce scarring and skin redness, help to provide relief for aching muscles and joints. Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties are beneficial for mild skin irritations and infections, insect bites, burns and wound healing.
Caution: Test on the small patch of skin as some may experience allergic reaction to linalool and linalyl, the main components of lavender. Do not swallow as lavender oil is toxic to both pets and humans. Do not apply it directly to the skin, instead use blended with a carrier oil of choice.
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antifungal and astringent essential oil that is rich in vitamin A, B6 and C. It is beneficial for healthy skin as it helps to rejuvenate, soothe, moisturize, brighten and boost the skin tone while reducing excessive skin oil and opening clogged skin pores. Since it has antifungal properties, it is used to treat many fungal infections.
Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal with powerful antioxidant properties, myrrh essential oil aids in improving skin tone, elasticity and hydration, skin damage due to free radicals, soothing dry and chapped skin, rash and eczema. Myrrh is noted for its astringent and expanding the function of white blood cells abilities. As such, it is valuable for healing of skin wounds, stopping bleeding and avoiding infections, relieving minor fungal irritations, inflammation and pain. Myrrh essential oil is made from the resin of a thorny tree and is naturally sticky with a distinctive, strong scent.
Caution: Do not swallow as high doses of myrrh can be toxic. Due to the risk of skin irritation, dilute myrrh oil in a carrier oil of choice. Test it first to avoid any allergic reaction.
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.
Black pepper contains the bioactive compound piperine that is known to significantly increase absorption of curcumin found in turmeric into skin and have anti-inflammatory properties.
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.
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 key component in turmeric, curcumin, is considered anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-fungal with powerful antioxidant properties that are highly effective in helping to relief inflammation. It is also known for not being easily absorbed in the body. Thus, adding black pepper to is crucial to boost its absorption.
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.
Each ingredient has a story and unique attributes that are detailed to provide information and to ensure that allergic reaction is avoided.
A patch test of the product is recommended, especially for sensitive skin.
The information provided is purely educational.
For inflamed & acne prone skin.
For itchy skin due to eczema, bug bites, dry skin, or rash.
For itchy skin due to psorasis or eczema.
Skin-calming for skin redness & itchy skin due to rosacea.
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