The perfect salve to soothe hardworking hands and perfect for gardeners and traders alike! Made with nettle, rosemary, calendula and yarrow infused organic olive oil and organic beeswax. Scented with rosemary & eucalyptus pure essential oils. This salve's amazing skin benefits!: - Olive oil can have many benefits for your skin, including: Moisturising: Olive oil can help your skin retain water and stay hydrated, making it look and feel supple. Antioxidant protection: Olive oil contains vitamin E, polyphenols, and phytosterols, which can help protect your skin from oxidative stress and premature aging. Reduces inflammation: Olive oil can soothe and calm irritated skin, and help reduce redness. Heals wounds: A few drops of extra virgin olive oil can help wounds heal quickly. - Beeswax benefits the skin by providing deep moisture, creating a protective barrier against environmental stressors, and offering anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It is rich in vitamin A and antioxidants, which help with skin repair, cell regeneration, and reducing signs of aging. Beeswax is also non-comedogenic, meaning it allows the skin to breathe while still locking in hydration, making it suitable for most skin types. Moisturising and protective: Locks in moisture: Beeswax is a natural humectant that attracts moisture to the skin and forms a protective, breathable barrier to prevent water loss. Creates a protective shield: It protects the skin from environmental irritants, pollutants, and harsh weather, which is especially helpful in cold or windy conditions. Non-comedogenic: Despite forming a barrier, beeswax does not clog pores, making it safe for acne-prone and sensitive skin. Soothing and healing: Soothes irritated skin: Its anti-inflammatory properties help calm redness and irritation associated with conditions like eczema. Promotes healing: The antibacterial qualities of beeswax can help prevent infection and support the healing of minor cuts, burns, and bruises. - Dried nettle has many potential benefits for the skin, including: Anti-inflammatory: Nettle can soothe inflamed skin and reduce redness, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, and rashes. Antibacterial: Nettle can fight infections, such as pimples, and prevent them from recurring. Antioxidant: Nettle can help with skin aging by reducing the appearance of wrinkles and age spots. Astringent: Nettle can help with oily skin, and is milder than alcohol, vinegar, or citrus. Purifying: Nettle extract can purify the skin. Soothing: Nettle extract can soothe the skin. Reduces blemishes: Nettle extract can reduce blemishes. - Rosemary has many potential benefits for the skin, including: Anti-inflammatory: Can help reduce redness and inflammation from skin conditions like eczema or rosacea. Antibacterial: Can help prevent bacteria from getting into pores and causing acne. Astringent: Can help clean pores, regulate sebum production, and improve the appearance of enlarged pores. Hydrating: Can help balance the skin's natural oils and protect skin cells from damage. Skin elasticity: Contains rosmarinic acid, which helps boost collagen and improve skin elasticity and firmness. Anti-aging: Contains carnosic acid, which may help protect the skin from UV ray damage and the visible signs of premature aging. Tightening skin tone: Can shrink pores and tighten the appearance of your complexion. Increasing circulation: May help dilate blood vessels, which can increase blood circulation and help with poor circulation. - Calendula, also known as pot marigold, has many benefits for skin, including: Anti-inflammatory: Calendula's flavonoids have anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation. Wound healing: Calendula can help wounds and burns heal faster by increasing blood flow and oxygen to the skin. Collagen production: Calendula can help promote collagen production, which is an essential protein for healthy skin. Sun protection: Calendula can help protect the skin from sun damage. Antimicrobial and antifungal: Calendula has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Eczema: Calendula's anti-inflammatory properties may help with eczema. Nappy rash: Calendula may be more effective than aloe vera for treating diaper rash in children. Sensitive skin: Calendula is gentle and soothing, making it suitable for sensitive skin. - Yarrow oil offers numerous benefits for the skin, primarily due to its potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties. It is especially beneficial for soothing sensitive and irritated skin. Key benefits of yarrow oil on the skin include: Soothes Inflammation: The oil contains the compound azulene (which gives it a deep blue colour, like blue chamomile oil), known for its powerful anti-inflammatory effects. This makes it effective for calming redness, irritation, and conditions like eczema, rosacea, and dermatitis. Promotes Wound Healing: Historically used by the Greek warrior Achilles to treat battle wounds, yarrow oil helps to accelerate the healing process of minor cuts, scrapes, and burns by promoting skin regeneration and tissue repair, and it may also minimise scarring. Antimicrobial and Antiseptic Action: Its natural antibacterial and antifungal properties help to combat bacteria and prevent infections, contributing to a clean and clear complexion, which can be useful for managing acne-prone skin. Astringent and Toning: Yarrow acts as a natural astringent, helping to tighten and tone the skin. This can minimize the appearance of enlarged pores and regulate excess oil production, making it suitable for oily and combination skin types. Antioxidant Protection: Rich in antioxidants like flavonoids and phenolic acids, yarrow oil helps protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals and environmental stressors such as UV radiation and pollution, which can contribute to premature aging. Skin Rejuvenation: Regular use can help improve overall skin tone and texture, supporting a healthy glow and addressing issues like sunspots, fine lines, and wrinkles. Relieves Itching and Insect Bites: When applied topically (diluted), yarrow can provide relief from the itching and discomfort caused by insect bites, rashes, or other skin ailment. Aromatherapy essential oils with skin benefits!: - Rosemary essential oil has many potential benefits for skin, including: Anti-acne: Rosemary oil's antibacterial properties can help prevent acne by damaging the cell walls of the bacteria that causes acne. Tightens skin tone: Rosemary oil can shrink pores, which can tighten the appearance of your skin. Reduces inflammation: Rosemary's anti-inflammatory properties may help minimize redness caused by skin conditions like rosacea or eczema. Boosts hydration: Rosemary oil can help boost hydration. Improves skin texture: Rosemary oil can help improve skin texture. Increases circulation: Rosemary oil may help increase circulation, which can help with cold fingers and toes. - Eucalyptus essential oil has many potential benefits, including: Respiratory health: Eucalyptus oil can help relieve congestion, coughs, and colds. It can also help with asthma and other respiratory conditions. Pain relief: Eucalyptus oil can can help with muscle and joint pain, and is a key ingredient in some topical analgesics. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: Eucalyptus oil has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Insect repellent: Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) contains a chemical called PMD that repels mosquitoes and other bugs. Skincare: Eucalyptus oil can help retain moisture and improve the overall condition of your skin. Mental health: Eucalyptus essential oil can promote mental clarity and stimulate focus. Directions for Use: Apple a small amount to the desired area to help alleviate cramps and pain, massaging into your skin until fully absorbed. Please note, that being a natural cream, there is no water content, therefore no preservative. To ensure freshness of this product, keep free from water contact. 97% Certified Organic Ingredients: *Olea Europaea (Olive Oil), *Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract, *Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, *Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower Extract, *Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) Extract, *Cera Alba (Beeswax), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil *Certified Organic Allergen Warning: Contains Limonene and Linalool (naturally present in essential oils). Photosensitivity Warning: Avoid direct sun exposure whilst using this salve, due to the essential oils which can cause photosensitivity on the skin. May contain nuts. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Do not use on broken or irritated skin. For external use only. Net weight (approx) 100ml UK Cosmetic Product Code: Batch number and use by date provided on labelling. No palm oil, SLS, animal fats, fragrance oils, or synthetic mica powders are used in our products, and our ingredients are at least 90% certified organic, plant-based, sustainable, cruelty-free and mostly vegan friendly. Disclaimer: Medical conditions:- If you have any health concerns, allergies, or existing medical conditions, you should consult a medical professional before using a new skincare product. Testing:- Before using a new skincare product, you should test it on a small area of skin to check for allergic reactions or sensitivity. You can apply a small amount to the inside of your wrist and observe for up to 9 hours. If you experience irritation, stop using the product and seek medical advice if necessary. Individual results:- Results may vary depending on your skin type, age, sensitivity, skincare history, and how you apply/use the product. Natural ingredients:- Even products with natural or organic ingredients can cause skin reactions in some people, especially if they contain essential oils. Please find our list of allergens associated with each soap's essential oils in the listing section under "allergen warning." Patch tests:- Some products, even soaps, recommend performing a patch test before using them all over your body. Liability:- The Dark Island Soap Co. LTD may not be responsible for any adverse consequences that result from using our products.
