Extreme Lanolin Salve
This winter has been hard on hands! Both my husband and I have cracked fingertips from dryness and cold.
Three Extracts Salve
Today we’re going to make a salve to put on those inevitable cuts and scrapes we all get. We’ll focus on the wonderful benefits of three extracts: Calendula, Comfrey, and...
30 Ways To Soothe Your Hands
We’re all washing our hands more frequently these days, and my hands are feeling it. The skin is dry and itchy, and my cuticles are a wreck. Then I ran...
This Week We Focus On Creating the Best Diaper Ointment - Day 5
Today we’ll reveal the final iteration of the diaper ointment. If you have been following along this week, I hope you’ve learned about how to test and tweak your formulas...
This Week We Focus On Creating the Best Diaper Ointment - Day 4
Yesterday’s formula was a huge step closer to the balm I envision, but I still want to make some changes.
This Week We Focus On Creating the Best Diaper Ointment - Day 3
Today we’ll focus on the color of this ointment, being careful not to use anything that will cause skin irritation.
This Week We Focus On Creating the Best Diaper Ointment - Day 2
Today we will work on refining our formula. After testing yesterday’s formula, it was clear that the too-strong odor and color were objectionable.
This Week We Focus on Creating the Best Diaper Ointment - Day 1
As soon as you have a baby, you will immediately find yourself worrying about the condition of his or her bottom. Diapers are marvelous things, but they do end up...
Salve made with Balsam Poplar-infused Olive Oil
Editor’s Note:
This post covers a part of herbalism that we thought our readers would enjoy. The salve recipe shared in this post is something we would suggest proceeding...
