Healing Salve... Lavender

Lavender salve can be used for a variety of purposes, including: 

 Skin care

Lavender salve can be used to soothe irritated skin, calm redness, and alleviate itching. It can also be used on dry skin, chapped lips, and cuts and scrapes. 

 Sun protection

Lavender salve can be used after sun exposure and may have a cooling effect on sunburned skin. 

 Pain relief

Lavender essential oil has been shown to be an effective pain reliever and anti-inflammatory. 

 Stress relief

The fragrance of lavender can have a calming effect, and lavender salve can be applied to the temples and other pulse points to help relax an agitated mind. 

 Insect bites

Lavender salve can be used to reduce discomfort from insect bites. 

 Allergens

Lavender balm can be applied around the nose to stop pollen and allergens from going up the nose during hay fever season. 

 Lavender salve is often made with a blend of coconut oil, beeswax, and lavender essential oil.