Organic Cuticle Repair Salve

For rough, dry, irritated cuticles. Massage in before attending to cuticles or at bedtime.

Comfrey, Symphytum officinale, is also known as “knitbone” because it has been traditionally used to encourage bone healing and relieve musculoskeletal pain. It contains allantoin, a substance that promotes cell regeneration, and rosmarinic acid which is strongly anti-inflammatory.

Horsetail, Equisetum arvense, is very high in silica, a component of skin and bones. It is anti-inflammatory and can increase collagen production. It is antimicrobial and can accelerate the healing of small burns and wounds. Horsetail is good for skin, hair, and nails and can fight nail psoriasis. It is antimicrobial and antifungal and can help hasten the healing of small wounds and irritations.

Manuka honey MGO 50+ The importance of honey in the field of wound treatments is well-known. This healing property is due to antioxidant and antibacterial activity and maintaining a moist wound condition. The high viscosity of honey provides a protective barrier on the wound. Manuka honey contains phenolic compounds with potent antioxidant properties. In addition, studies have shown that honey can exert anti-proliferative effects against cancer cells mainly through apoptosis. Manuka honey is antimicrobial towards many common bacteria.

Neem, Azadirachta indica, is antiseptic, moisturizing, and anti-inflammatory and is used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for eczema. Neem and its constituents have proven anti-inflammatory, antiulcer, anti-malarial, antifungal, immunomodulatory, antihyperglycemic, antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant, antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic activities. It may calm the redness and itching of eczema.

Olive oil is non-comedogenic and rich in fatty acids, which hydrate and moisturize. It contains antioxidants, such as vitamin E and polyphenols, which help to protect the skin from free radical damage. It is anti-inflammatory and can help soothe and calm irritated skin, reducing redness and swelling. Olive oil promotes wound healing by stimulating collagen production and reducing inflammation. It contains squalene, which is good for UV ray protection.

Castor oil has a comedogenic rating of 1, making it highly unlikely to clog pores. It is thick and viscous and penetrates the skin better than most other oils. The active ingredient in castor oil is a monosaturated fatty acid called ricinoleic acid, which accounts for 90% of the fatty acids in the oil. It is anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, moisturizing, and humectant.

Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis, is anti-infectious, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory, and anticancer. 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, P. aeruginosa, Candida, and E. coli.

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. It helps keep the oils in salves fresh by preventing oxidization.

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

All ingredients are organically grown, wild organic, or USDA organic. In the case of Manuka honey, non-GMO is as good as it gets.