Witch Hazel & Aloe Psoria Salve

Aloe vera is a gel harvested from the leaves of aloe plants, and has been used for hundreds of years for softening and even healing skin. Aloe has been shown to be effective for the relief of skin conditions such as sunburn, acne, and psoriasis.

Avocado is a fruit that grows in warm climates throughout the world in countries such as Chile, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United States. Avocado oil contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents that can help skin stay smooth, strong, and elastic.

Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honey bees, who use the wax to form cells in the hive for honey storage and larval and pupal protection of their young. Beeswax is anti-allergenic, anti-bacterials, anti-inflammatory, and germicidal, making it an excellent base ingredient in many products.

Camphor is a chemical traditionally made from the bark and wood of the camphor tree. Camphor has a strong distinct smell that seems to stimulate nerves and help with symptoms such as pain and itching, and can make breathing feel easier.

Cayenne is a hot chili pepper extract that contains capsaicin. Cayenne can help to relieve pain when applied topically by reducing the amount of a chemical messenger in your body known as substance P, which travels to your brain to signal discomfort. With less substance P, you feel less pain.

Clove is an evergreen tree believed to be indigenous to the Spice Islands of Indonesia, and is used as both a spice and for medicinal purposes due to its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.

Essential oils are compounds extracted from plants, capturing each plant’s scent and flavor, or “essence.”

This essential oil blend contains Bergamot, Chamomile, Geranium, Ginger, Lavender, Neroli, Patchouli, and Tea Tree.

Jojoba oil is produced from the seeds of the jojoba plant, a shrub that grows in northern Mexico and the southwestern US. Jojoba has traditionally been used to treat various ailments such as skin and scalp disorders.

Licorice root grows throughout Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, and has a long history of traditional use for treating a variety of conditions, including atopic dermatitis, which is also called eczema.

Marshmallow root is an herb native to Europe, Western Asia, and Northern Africa. It has been used as a folk remedy for thousands of years to treat digestive, respiratory, and skin conditions. The anti-inflammatory effect of marshmallow root may help relieve skin irritation caused by conditions such as eczema and dermatitis.

Myrrh is a resin that comes from trees which grow in Northern Africa and the Middle East Myrrh has a sweet, smoky aroma and a wide range of uses, including maintaining healthy skin.

Olive oil is packed with nutrients and rich in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, which may have benefits for skin when applied topically. Olive oil moisturizes skin, reduces the signs of aging, promotes the healing of wounds, and helps to cleanse skin.

Comfrey is a shrub that grows in Asia, Europe, and North America, and has been used in traditional medicine in many parts of the world for thousands of years for treating wounds as well as joint and muscle pain. Its leaves and roots contain a substance called allantoin that can help new skin cells grow. Comfrey also contains other substances that can reduce inflammation and help to keep skin healthy. Comfrey should never be used on broken skin.

Propolis is a sticky substance collected by bees from tree buds, sap flows, and other botanical sources. It is a complex mix of organic compounds and minerals used by bees to make their hives sterile, waterproof, and less susceptible to mold or bacteria growth. Propolis has antiseptic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, and is widely used in medicine.

Our honey is raw, unfiltered, and varietal. This honey is as real as you can get!

Turmeric is a spice has been used in India for thousands of years as both a spice and medicinal herb. Turmeric contains compounds with medicinal properties such as curcumin, which is the main active ingredient in turmeric.

Vinegar can be made from a variety of fermentable carbohydrate sources in a two-step process. Vinegar has been used for centuries around the world for various medicinal purposes.

The bark of white willow trees contain a chemical called salicin, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

Long used by native Americans as a folk remedy, witch hazel is a plant that contains tannins, oils, and other substances that may reduce inflammation, draw tissues together, reduce swelling, repair broken skin, and fight bacteria.

Yucca is a medicinal plant native to Mexico, and has long been used for its anti-arthritic and anti-inflammatory effects. Yucca contains chemicals that may reduce swelling, and may also have antibacterial and anti-fungal effects.