Sea Buckthorn and Gotu Kola Nourishing Salve

Sea Buckthorn & Gotu Kola Nourishing Salve is amazing for repairing skin, fine lines, and healing. It is nourishing and moisturizing and helps improve hydration, dryness, and texture. 

An interesting story behind Sea Buckthorn Berry.

It dates back to ancient Greek times, where wounded horses were placed in a forest to die. But after a few days, when the owners returned, their horses had all their vigor and health back from eating sea buckthorn berries. We don’t know if the story is true, but the research and studies attribute this to the amazing benefits of the berries, especially when it comes to the skin.

Ingredients

Rosehip Oil, Almond Oil, Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil, Gotu Kola Oil, Vitamin E, Beeswax, Coconut Oil, Grapefruit Seed Extract

Essential Oil: Orange

• Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil is well known for its anti-aging benefits for the skin and body. It is known to repair oxidative damage. It acts to help hydrate the skin and also to promote the formation of collagen which is needed for youthful skin.
• Gotu Kola is well known to help repair veins on the skin. This trait is possible due to its ability to penetrate into the deep layers of the skin.  It has been traditionally used on varicose veins, and also helps to reduce the appearance of cellulite by shrinking the connective tissues that tend to bind fat cells underneath the skin.
• More than soothing dry skin, Almond Oil can improve complexion and skin tone. It's highly emollient, which means it helps to balance the absorption of moisture and water loss. Because it is antibacterial and full of vitamin A, almond oil can be used to treat acne.
• Beeswax creates a protective layer on the skin.  It offers humectant properties, which means that it retains moisture while also preserving the overall properties of the salve.  It is also a natural exfoliator, making it ideal for removing dead skin cells.
• Orange Essential Oil is used to help promote the production of collagen. It is also used to increase blood flow to the skin.  Orange essential oil is helpful for soothing dry, irritated skin, and acne-prone skin. It has a wonderful touch of orange smell. 
• Coconut Oil is hydrating, smoothing, and protects the skin.

These oils are double infused in Almond Oil and Rosehip Oil. We then added Vitamin E (vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant known to be effective at reducing UV damage in skin), Grapefruit Seed Extract (natural preservative), Beeswax Seed Extract, and Sweet Orange Essential Oil to create a salve. They are handcrafted and do not contain any chemicals.

How to Use

Use salve 2 times daily.

Warning

Do not use it on children or if pregnant or nursing. It is for external applications only. Do not use it on infected skin, open wounds, or sores. It is a good idea to try a small patch test before using too much at the start. This small skin test will let you know if you are allergic to any of the herbs in it.

Why use a salve?

A salve offers a medium that allows the phytochemicals to do their work more effectively, as the salve tends to stay in place on the affected area.  The salve also offers hydration and keeps the skin moisturized.

How to Store

Keep the salve stored in a cool dry place such as a fridge. We only use natural preservatives like Grape Seed Extract. to preserve its shelf life as well as to stop the growth of micro-organisms such as fungus and bacteria. Use clean hands when you take the salve from the container to prevent extra bacteria infiltration.

This item is made entirely of high-quality natural butter and oils. It should be stored in a cool dry place away from sunlight. It may melt slightly during transportation if it passes through heated areas; so if it does arrive slightly melted, simply place it in a fridge for a few minutes to solidify before storing it in a cool dry place. The effectiveness of this product will not be affected by any kind of melting.