Organic Cedar Leaf - Lavender - Frankincense Salve

This salve helps to heal skin, reduce inflammation, and fight the signs of aging.

Eastern white cedar, Thuja occidentalis, is full of vitamin C, which brightens the skin and fights fine lines to reduce the signs of aging.a It is active against Salmonella sp., Enterobacter cloacae, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumonia, Shigella flexneri, Candida albicans, Proteus vulgaris, Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus faecalis. Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Aspergillus parasiticus, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Trichophyton rubrum, Macrophomina, Fusarium solani,  HIV-1 and influenza A. This makes it a good antiseptic for irritated skin.

Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia (officinalis), contains two inflammation-fighting compounds - linalool and linalyl acetate. These are thought to help eczema and dermatitis. The scent of lavender is a calming agent and stress relief is great for skin. It helps fight fine lines and poor tone. Lavender is active against Shigella flexneri, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, toxoplasma gondii. 

Frankincense, has anti-inflammatory properties that sooth redness and irritation, and astringent properties help tone skin and reduce breakouts. It contains boswelic acid, which may help fight skin cancer, but more studies are needed.

Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis, is anti-infectious, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory, and anti-cancer. It is a promising agent for combating UV-induced photoaging, atopic dermatitis, and pollution-induced skin aging. It is antimicrobial against S. aureus, S. oralis, and P. aeruginosa, Candida, and E. coli.¹ The cited study contains interesting charts describing various outcomes of rosemary testing. 

Peppermint, Mentha piperita, is antioxidant, antimicrobial, biopesticidal, anticancer, antiviral, antiallergic, anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive. It is active against Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella, Klebsiella pneumonia, Fusarium moniliforme, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus fumigates, Propionibacterium acnes.

Grapeseed oil penetrates skin quickly and doesn't leave it feeling oily. It can help fight acne, possibly due its high linoleic acid content. It is non-comedogenic.

Vitamin E is a strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. It has photoprotective qualities that are very beneficial for skin that is exposed to the elements. 

Beeswax is an excellent moisturizer and protectant that helps balance the natural flora of the skin.