Handmade, Non-Toxic Skincare
It can be difficult to find skincare that truly aligns with our values of purity and sustainability. Looking for simple, safe products and trying not to get caught up with greenwashing from an industry filled with mass produced, chemical -laden products can be confusing and time consuming. That’s why I’m thrilled to introduce my new salve, Eczema Relief, lovingly handcrafted in small batches and using herbs and flowers native to the Uk, many of which I grow in my own small garden.
The Inspiration behind ‘Eczema Relief Salve’
My skincare range is all about nature, I am passionate about the hidden and wonderful power behind nature’s beauty. I formulated Eczema Relief from a desire to create a gentle and effective product for those of us with sensitive, problem-prone skin. I chose the herbs and flowers which have traditionally been used for skin soothing and repair and combined them with their synergistic counterparts, increasing both their potential and their gentle healing qualities.
The Supporting Ingredients
Every recyclable tin of Eczema Relief salve is formulated with a base of carefully chosen oils and butters:
Organic Safflower, Jojoba and Sweet almond Oils: These oils are infused for six weeks with healing herbs using the traditional cold infusion method to preserve their active compounds.
Shea and Mango butter: Reknowned for their moisturising and skin soothing properties these butters provide a rich, nourishing base for the salve.
Vitamin E: Added as a natural antioxident to protect the oils and enhance skin repair.
The Herbs and Flowers: Active Ingredients and Synergistic Interactions
Here are the key herbs in this formulation and their benefits for eczema and problem skin.
Plantain (Plantago Major): Known for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, Plantain contains allantoin, which promotes cell regeneration and soothes irritated skin. It works synergistically with Calendula to accelerate healing and reduce redness.
Dandelion (Taraxacum Officinale): Packed with antioxidents and vitamins A, C, and E dandelion helps to reduce inflammation and combat free radical damage. It’s detoxifying properties support skin health from within.
Self Heal (Prunella vulgaris): This herb is rich in rosmarinicacid, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxident effects. Self-heal complements cleavers by enhancing lymphatic drainage and promoting skin repair.
Cleavers (Gallum aparine): A natural lymphatic cleanser, cleavers help to reduce swelling and support the removal of toxins, making it particularly beneficial for chronic skin conditions.
Calendula (Calendula officinalis): Famous for its wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties, calendula is rich in triterpenoids and flavonoids. It works in harmony with plantain and self-heal to calm irritated skin and encourage regeneration.
The Science behind the blend
Each ingredient in the Eczema Relief Salve has been carefully selected for its specific benefits and together they create an harmonious blend with amplified effects.
Anti Inflammatory Compounds: Rosmarinic acid (self-heal), calendulosides (calendula) and allantoin (plantain) all work to reduce redness and swelling, alleviating discomfort.
Skin Barrier Support: The fatty acids in safflower, jojoba, and sweet almond oils restore the skins lipid barrier, while shea and mango butters lock in moisture.
Cellular Repair: Antioxidents like vitamin E and dandelions vitamin C stimulate collagen production and protect against oxidative stress.
Enhanced Absorption: The infusion process maximises the bioavailability of the herbs’ active compounds, ensuring they penetrate deeply for lasting relief.
From my Smallgarden to your Home
What makes Eczema Relief special? The care and intention behind every step of its creation! Transparency, quality, and traditional slow processes bring me joy when I am making the salve. Knowing that I am making a product that has the delicate properties of the herbs preserved within it to bring moisturising relief to your skin with no toxic side effects or inert fillers. The herbs where possible (volume permitting) are handpicked from my garden, grown organically, dried and infused in organic oils and kept cool, giving them time to release their active ingredients.
Why Choose Eczema Relief?
100% natural, non toxic and free from synthetic chemicals
Handmade in small batches ensuring quality
Celebrates the healing power of native herbs and traditional methods
Supports sensitive and eczema-prone skin with proven ingredients
The Power of Nature
I truly hope that by using my Eczema relief salve you will experience the soothing, healing, strength of nature. A little goes a long way, simply apply a small amount to the affected areas as needed. Gently massage into the skin or allow the salve to further relax from the warmth of your body and allow the salve time to absorb. Use it as part of your daily routine for ongoing relief and hydration.