Botanical Healing Salve - Calendula, Yarrow, Plantain, Jojoba & Rosehip - Herbal First Aid - Natural Tattoo Care - Fragrance free

UNSCENTED & SUITABLE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Achilles Charm contains a magical blend of potent herbs that we have macerated in organic botanical oils for many weeks to slowly extract their restorative properties. This nutrient rich oil has been blended with locally sourced beeswax and Vitamin E to form a highly moisturising and soothing ointment for the skin. It comes in a 60ml glass amber jar with an aluminium lid.

Plantain, Yarrow and Calendula are truly a powerhouse combination when it comes to topical herbs. They have been used traditionally for thousands of years by many different cultures, for wound healing and to treat an array of skin conditions.

We cold infuse the Plantain, Yarrow and Calendula in oil for a minimum of 6 weeks before straining to ensure all the therapeutic properties have been extracted, creating a potent and powerful plant potion. The oils transform in colour over this time which is truly fascinating to watch! Each herb and oil has been carefully chosen for their unique compounds that help to soothe and protect the skin, whilst promoting cellular regeneration.

This salve is the perfect addition to your herbal first aid kit, it can be applied to bites, stings, scrapes, minor cuts, scars, dry itchy skin and it is our absolute go-to for tattoo aftercare.

Ingredients: Plantain infused Organic Jojoba Oil*, Calendula infused Organic Sunflower Oil*, Organic Yarrow infused Organic Sunflower Oil*, Organic Virgin Rosehip Seed Oil*, local Beeswax, Naturally derived Vitamin E.

*Cold pressed, unrefined and certified organic

Plantain Magick:
Considered a weed to most, but an ally to Herbalists and those in the know. This unassuming yet powerful plant is particularly well known for its ability to soothe insect and snake bites, nettle stings, eczema, psoriasis and burns.

Yarrow Magick:
Yarrow inspired the name of this salve...Achilles Charm! Yarrow's Latin name is Achillea millefolium, named after the Greek Hero Achilles. It was said that Achilles used this magical herb on soldier's wounds. Yarrow also has the nickname 'Soldier's woundwort', it was often found growing in battlefields and therefore became a trusted ally to soldiers to help cleanse and staunch bleeding wounds.

Calendula Magick:
Calendula officinalis, commonly known as pot marigold, is considered a mainstay in herbal medicine. Calendula has a rich history of use, particularly as a skin herb, which dates back thousands of years to ancient civilisations. Ancient Egyptians used this wonderful herb to rejuvenate and heal their skin. Calendula's powers aren’t just folklore. It contains an array of constituents that work together to create a potent skin remedy, one being salicylic acid, which encourages tissue repair. The synthesised version of salicylic acid is aspirin, which was first derived from Willow bark and Meadowsweet.

Jojoba Seed Oil:
A natural emollient, jojoba oil’s similarity to sebum allows it to absorb easily and readily into your skin, making it a gentle, skin-softening moisturiser for all skin types.

Rosehip Seed Oil:
Often called the liquid gold of skincare, this luxurious oil has been clinically tested and shown to help smooth skin, improve skins moisture levels and help to soften the appearance of fine lines. Rosehip oil is light, non-greasy and contains antioxidants, vitamins and essential fatty acids that can help to improve uneven skin tone, scars and stretch marks. Rosehip seed oil is also high in Retinoic acid, a pro-vitamin A, which gently promotes cellular regeneration.

Beeswax:
We use unrefined beeswax sourced locally, from a small-scale beekeeper, in our home county of Essex. We opt for beewax over other waxes because it is a byproduct and when sourced locally it has a much smaller carbon footprint than the alternatives.

DIRECTIONS:
Massage a thin layer of salve directly onto the skin to help soothe, soften and protect.

CAUTIONARY:
Some herbs are not advised to take when pregnant. Please contact your doctor, midwife or herbalist when considering which herbs are suitable. If you have very sensitive skin I would recommend doing a patch test first. If irritation occurs discontinue use.

CARE:
Store in a cool dark place, this salve should be used within 6 months once it has been opened.

PACKAGING:
All packaging is recyclable/biodegradable and the labels are paper based and compostable

Please note: This salve is unscented and contains no essential oil as essential oils often contain many allergens that can potentially irritate the skin.

This ointment is Paraben Free, Sulfate Free, Cruelty Free, Preservative Free, 100% Natural and contains locally sourced Beeswax

We hope our botanical offerings can provide a moment of peace and stillness and some much needed self care.

Take care,

Louise
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