Ingredient List
Oils and Bases
Sea Buckthorn
Containing high levels of omega-7 and vitamins C and E, this oil promotes skin health by enhancing regeneration, reducing inflammation, and protecting against UV-induced damage.
Aloe Vera
A soothing natural remedy for hydrating skin. Aloe Vera is an anti-aging herb that aides in skin regeneration, helps maintain healthy, glowing skin, rejuvenates hair follicles, and maintains scalp moisture.
Olive Oil
The emollient action and richness of vitamin E and fatty acids improve skin health, rejuvenates connective tissue, improves circulation, and address problems such as stretch marks and dried skin
Shea Butter
A natural anti-inflammatory, emollient, and skin toner, Shea Butter is loaded with Vitamins A, E, and F, Linoleic acid, Stearic acid, and Oleic acids. Shea Butter also possesses anti-microbial, anti-oxidant, and skin toning properties and is ideal for addressing various skin problems.
Cocoa Butter
The healthy fat removed from the Cacao Bean, also known as Theobroma oil, improves skin texture, hydration, and smoothness. Provides a great base for salves, soaps, and lotions.
Macadamia Nut Oil
Loaded with Palmitoleic and Oleic acid, this oil reduces fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots while balancing oil levels, inhibiting bacteria growth, stimulating collagen production, and fighting against free radicals and cell damage.
Avocado Oil
Best used for skin problems, full of healthy fats and possesses healing and regenerating properties. It nourishes hair and skin, promotes hair growth, reduces dryness, and aids in quicker healing of wounds.
Watermelon Seed Oil
High in Linoleic and Oleic Acids, this oil tones skin, cures both dry and oily skin, restores skin elasticity, removes sebum buildup, helps fight free radical damage, and slows premature again, all without clogging pores and feeling heavy.
Apricot Oil
A very light and nourishing oil, apricot kernel oil is widely used as a massage oil and to treat skin issues. It penetrates deep into the skin, retains moisture, is non-oily, and is great for sensitive skin. It possesses antiaging, antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Sunflower Oil
Naturally high in Omega 6 Fatty Acids, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, and Vitamin E, Sunflower oil possesses anti-inflammatory, Emollient, and skin toning properties.
Herbs, Clays & Botanicals
French Green Clay
Green clay is a natural exfoliant that helps to remove dead skin cells and impurities from the skin. It then helps to stimulate cell regeneration, sooth skin, absorb excess skin oils, reduce blemishes, and promote clear skin.
Cucumber
A very common vining garden vegetable, Cucumbers are great for more than just eating. Due to its ability to rehydrate and tighten skin, cucumber is a great herbal remedy for sunburn, psoriasis, wrinkles, acne, eczema, under eye puffiness, and dark circles. It also cleanses and promotes quick healing of topical wounds.
Red Clover
Packed with nutrients like Calcium, Phosphorous, Magnesium, and Vitamin C, clover promotes beautiful, youthful skin, and acts as antibacterial skin toner. It is also a friend to the ladies, as treats Menopausal symptoms, regulates estrogen levels, and keeps hormones in balance. It also serves as a Uterine tonic and may help prevent blood clots.
Cayenne Pepper
A main ingredient in our Warming Muscle Rub, Cayenne is an effective topical analgesic (painkiller), antiarthritic (cure or prevent arthritis), and antiphlogistic (reduce inflammation). Cayenne may also be ingested to be used in a anticancer manner, as a blood purifier, a digestive aid, expectorant, immunity booster, and/or a febrifuge. Cayenne may be grown in any home garden, consumed raw, cooked, or dried and ground into powder form.
Bentonite Clay
Composed of volcanic ash, Bentonite clay contains an abundance of nutrients and minerals and has traditionally been used for healing and protecting the body. Bentonite clay reduces the negative effects of toxins in the body through detoxification, supports overall skin health, promotes natural deodorization, and may even be used as a baby powder.
Yarrow
Yarrow has a cooling, astringent, aromatic, and healing effect on the body. It is a natural antiseptic and topical application provides relief from wounds. Yarrow is a uterine tonic, can help regulate the menstrual cycle and helps relieve menstrual cramping. Its anti-inflammatory properties help address issues such as arthritis, gout, and Rheumatism.
Himalayan Salt
Pink Himalayan salt is considered to be one of the most beneficial and cleanest salts available today. It contains over 84 minerals and trace elements and is said to be over 99 percent pure. Its rich mineral content can help balance the body’s pH levels, detoxify and exfoliate the skin, as well has help relax muscles, reduce inflammation, and rejuvenate the skin when added to the bath.
Turmeric
Loaded with essential nutrients, Turmeric seems to support nearly even function of the body. It is an excellent antiseptic and antibacterial herb, it boost healing, reduces pain and inflammation, aids digestion and weight loss, enhances skin, purifies the blood, and acts as an anticancer agent (polyphenol compound Curcumin).
Cinnamon
Cinnamon possesses antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antimicrobial, and antiparasitic properties. It may be used topically to treat skin infections, taken orally to improve blood circulation, stabilize blood sugar, decrease cholesterol, boost brain activity, supports the immune system, and acts as a good remedy for UTI.
Ginger
Ginger is a great spice for supporting natural detoxification and immunity. Its spicy and anti-inflammatory nature make Ginger an excellent remedy for respiratory troubles, digestion, nausea, and bloating. Ginger helps alleviate fatigue, headaches, fever, and acid reflux.
Lemon Balm
In addition to being used in the culinary world, lemon balm is a beneficial herb for use medicinally. It produces a calming effect and is useful for reducing stress and anxiety, and is effective in treating ADHD, depression, and immune system issues. Lemon balm also treats colds, headaches, insect bites, and acid reflux, only to name a few.
Self Heal
A small, purple flowered perennial that blooms from spring to early fall in central Pennsylvania, the name implies the the effective actions of this plant. Self heal is best used for mouth infection and wounds. It may be infused in oil for making salves and creams, it may also be tinctured or infused into an oxymel or syrup for taking orally for a sore throat, ulcer, or cold.
Chamomile
Chamomile is a perennial plant belonging to the Asteraceae family and is a fantastic herb for calming the body. Chamomile is known for treating insomnia, calming nerves, reducing anxiety, relieving depression, and alleviating stress. Chamomile is also used as a digestive aid, relieving PMS pains, boosting the immune system, easing skin issues, and treating illness in children.
Echinacea
Commonly known as Coneflower, Echinacea enhances the immune system and is wonderful herb to include in Elderberry syrup. It is widely used in treating the common cold and flu, UTIs, and problem skin due to its antibacterial and antiviral properties. Coneflower is very healing and works well for treating wounds, ulcers, burns, boils, and Psoriasis.
Cleavers
Cleavers can be founds growing throughout Central PA in the spring time and throughout most of the summer. They are a great ingredient in salads and green smoothies, in addition to adding high mineral content to infused herbal vinegars, or simply being infused as a tincture for quick and easy consumption.
Pomegranate Seed Oil
Rich in Punicic acid and well known for its medicinal properties, this oil maintains skin elasticity and rejuvenates new cells. It enhances skin texture while supporting healthy, smooth, flawless skin. Also enhances circulation of the scalp and provides nourishment to hair.
Black Seed Oil
This oil contains Thymoquinone and vitamins, all of which help regenerate new skin cells, make skin softer, and fade dark spots and scars. It also possesses antimicrobial, antiaging, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Neem Oil
Its ability to cure a range of skin issues stems from the presence of Oleic and Linoleic Acids. The antibacterial, astringent, and antifungal properties reduce skin infections, while its ability to fight free radical damages helps to slow down premature aging.
Grapeseed Oil
A fantastic oil for skin, grapeseed oil clears pores, nourishes and moisturizes skin, balances oil levels, strengthens hair and nails, treats acne, tones skin, and reduces signs of premature aging such as fine lines, dark spots, and wrinkles.
Coconut Oil
Lauric and Capric Acids in Coconut Oil serve as antifungal and antimicrobial agents which fight bacterial infections. It may also be used on the hair and scalp for added nourishment, improved blood circulation, and to enhance hair volume.
Rosehip
Rich in Vitamin C, A, B3, D, and E, rosehips free skin from blemishes, and wrinkles, all while toning, tightening, and making skin vibrant and young again.
Oats
Oats are typically used topically in salves and creams to treat issues such as Eczema, rashes, and itching by reducing inflammation and pain, while removing dead skin cells and hydrating skin. They are rich in Phenolic alkaloid called Avenathramides and possess antioxidant, anti-itch, anti-irritant, and antiatherogenic properties.
Dead Sea Clay
Abundant in magnesium. potassium, calcium, sodium, chloride, bromide, and sulfur, Dead Sea Clay is a mineral-rich mud well known for its therapeutic, anti-inflammatory, and healing properties. Dead Sea mud removed dead skin cells, locks in skin moisture, reduces fine lines, wrinkles, acne, and Eczema, while enhancing collagen production, and balancing skin’s pH and oil levels.
Activated Charcoal
Promoting detoxification at the very minimum, Activated charcoal is a potent natural way of trapping toxins and chemicals in the body and on the skin, and allowing them to be safely removed without the body reabsorbing them. It is a very porous matter that works through a process called adsorption, or the binding of elements. It is effective at treating body odor, acne, insect bites, rashes, poison ivy, and snake bites.
Carrot
Rich in Vitamin A, Beta-carotene, and potassium, carrot is a powerhouse of antioxidants that repair damaged cells, slow the signs of aging, neutralize toxins in the body, supports healthy skin and nails, and adsorb oil from the skin. Carrot seed oil is also most known for its ability to kill certain types of bacterial and fungi.
Garlic
An herb as old as time, Garlic can be used a dozen different ways. Actions from anticancer, to detoxicant, to immunity booster, to digestive aid, liver tonic, circulatory, and antibacterial, garlic is especially easy to consume, as it goes with practically anything. Add it to a meal, dry it as an ingredient in herbal salts, or infuse it in syrups, honey, or fire cider for a natural detox and immune support.
Jewelweed
Well known as a natural, herbal remedy for poison ivy, Jewelweed is a beautiful plant with antidote, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antihistamine properties. It may be used topically as an infused oil, poultice, or as the main herb in salves and creams. It is best used for warts, skin ailments, insect bites, skin poisons, and burns.
Dandelion
Notoriously referred to as a common lawn weed, dandelions boast a plethora of health benefits. In addition to being an antioxidant and diuretic, Dandelion supports several detoxification organs and systems throughout the body. This herb gently increases the amount of bile flow to the liver, then from the liver to the stomach. The leaf, flower, and root of this weed are all usable as remedies.
Tea Tree
Possessing strong antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties, tea tree is a natural herbal remedy for skin problems and can effectively cure acne, blemishes, dark sport, ringworm, and Psoriasis. Tea tree also helps in treating respiratory problems like cough, cold, and chest congestion when rubbed on the chest or inhaled.
Goat Milk
Sharing the same pH as human skin, goat milk won’t disrupt your skin’s natural balance, but will hydrate, gently exfoliate, and nourish the skin. Rich in lactic and fatty acids, goat milk helps to restore the skin barrier, fortify skin with vitamins, lighten dark spots, and improve problem skin.
Valerian
A powerful nervine, sedative, relaxant, and antispasmodic, Valerian root is used medicinally to treat insomnia, neurological disorders, mood swings, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. It calms the nervous system, lowers blood pressure, and relaxes muscles and joint tension.
Burdock
Burdock is a mild bitter that helps support liver health and the digestion of fats and proteins. Its a great source of soluble fiber beneficial for gut health. This root contains vital nutrients which help filter toxins from the body (detox), purify the blood, and reduce water retention, and treat UTI. Burdock is also great for treating skin conditions such as fungus, acne, Psoriasis, and Eczema.
Plantain
Plantago is a common perennial weed that grows from early spring into winter in central Pennsylvania. This plant possesses depurative, analgesic, antibacterial, and vulnerary properties, just to name a few. It is best used for healing wounds and, when tinctured or smoked, acting as a natural aversion to tobacco when quitting smoking.
Gotu Kola
A wonderful digestive system tonic, improves blood circulation, helps to remove toxins from the body, is an excellent brain booster, and is a good herbal treatment for nourishing the brain of those with ADHA. It is an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, and antiparasitic herb.
Sweet Almond Oil
Rich in vitamins, nutrients, and Calcium, this oil helps in reviving new skin cells, enhancing skin texture, radiance, and youthful appearance, and is the ideal herbal remedy for minimizing age spots, wrinkles, dark circles, and achieving flawless and moisturized skin.
Castor Oil
Castor oil possesses antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and is effective remedy for joints, arthritis, gout, scalp, hair growth, and dry skin. It is quickly absorbed into the skin, locks in moisture, reduces wrinkles, heals wounds, and reduces stretch marks.
Walnut Oil
Rich in Omega 3 Fatty Acids, walnut oil may be used both internally and externally. It restores hair strength and promotes growth, fights against free radical damage and is excellent in combatting eczema, psoriasis, age spots, dark circles, and wrinkles. It is well known for fighting fungal infections.
Coffee Bean Oil
Loaded with antioxidants and polyphenol, coffee oil fights free radical damage and acts as an anti-inflammatory, all while deeply moisturizing skin due to high levels of fatty acids.
Jojoba Oil
Jojoba is the oil that most mimics our skins natural oil. It works by forming an oily later on the skin, therefore preventing the loss of water, soothing and healing skin, stimulating collagen synthesis, and balancing oil levels.
Lard
Derived from rendered pig fat, Lard is rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants. This acid composition profile closely resembles that of human sebum, making lard incredibly compatible with skin. Also, its anti-inflammatory and healing properties aid in the repair and regeneration of skin cells.
Calendula
A flowering annual best used for wounds, Calendula is regularly used in the topical treatment of minor burns, skin inflammation, eczema, and bruising. It is loaded with analgesic, antibacterial, antioxidant, and skin toning properties, and helps in combating free radicals.
Rose Clay
Pink kaolin clay is rich in iron and magnesium, is known to be very gentle on the skin, and is perfect for sensitive and aged skin. It absorbs extra oil from the skin’s surface, doesn’t clog pores, and possesses soothing, anti-inflammatory, and skin balancing properties. It also has the ability to balance the complexion and reduce signs of aging.
Chaga
A type of fungus that grown on Birch trees, Chaga is best used in the prevention of cancer, boosting the immune system, fighting viruses, reducing inflammation, lowering blood sugar, and improving gut and brain health. Chaga is high in antioxidants and may be consumes in a tea, tincture, or coffee.
Peppermint
Peppermint is a perennial plant best used for digestion, cold and flu, flavoring, and nausea. Peppermint is easily consumed in tea or added to food during preparation. Peppermint oil may also be used for various conditions such as respiratory issues, bloating, and skin issues. Peppermint leaf and/or oil is used in our salves, serums, tinctures, and loose leaf teas.
Mullein
Used to treat a variety of issues, Mullein is an effective herbal treatment for lung congestion and anything lung related. Mullein possesses anti-inflammatory, analgesic, sedative, antibacterial, antiviral, and immunity boosting properties. Mullein may be used as a tincture, tea, oil infusion, smoked, or chewed.
Honey
Considered a complete food, honey is a staple in most ‘natural living’ households for more reason than we can count. Honey is widely used to treat cough and cold, it is a natural antiseptic used for skin ailments, it acts as a moisturizer for the skin and hair, aids the production of Tryptophan and induces sleep, improves blood circulation, promotes a healthy heart, and can cure seasonal allergies.
Lavender
One of the most popular herbs for fragrance, Lavender possesses countless benefits for the body and mind. Lavender provides relief from migraine and headache, counters anxiety, depression, and stress, and promotes relaxation, calmness, and sound sleep. Lavender acts as a wonderful skin toner, resolves sore muscles, nourishes the hair, scalp, and skin, and heals wounds, bruises, and acne. When taken orally as a tincture, Lavender counteracts many digestive issues such as upset stomach, indigestion, bloating, and nausea. It is also very useful in treating PMS issues.
Comfrey
Loaded with beneficial vitamins and nutrients, Comfrey is a terrific herbal treatment for skin related issues such as wounds, acne, Psoriasis, Eczema, and sunburns. It is used to treat injuries and fractures as it enhances with regeneration of cells and accelerates the healing of fractures. It also provides relief from inflammation associated with sprains, broken bones, joint pain, arthritis, and gout.
Clove
Clove is a great natural remedy for stomachache, nausea, vomiting, and indigestion. It is also effective when applied topically for arthritis, sore muscles, and bruising. Clove works well to relieve irritation in the throat and inflammation associated with cold and cough when incorporated into an Elderberry or cough syrup.
Beeswax
A powerhouse hydrator, beeswax softens skin and makes it look and feel more supple and radiant. Being a potent occlusive addition to any skincare recipe keeps moisture loss to a minimum and the skin’s barrier strong. In addition, beeswax is non-comedogenic, super gentle, packed full of antioxidants, supportive to skin health, and provides lasting hydration.
Coconut Milk
Rich in vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids, Coconut milk is nutrient rich and high in fat, allowing it to smooth skin and seal in hydration. It acts as a natural emollient, easing skin irritation with its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antibacterial properties. Coconut milk also effectively combats acne and premature aging.
St. Johns Wort
St. Johns Wort is an effective herb for healing cuts, wounds. bruises, and bites, reduces skin irritation and stretch marks, and acts as an anti-inflammatory for muscles, strains, and varicose veins. St. Johns Wort most effectively acts as a nervine, relaxant, sedative, and analgesic. It excels at treating injury to nerves or old wounds that are sensitive to touch.
Rosemary
An excellent herb for the brain, liver, and digestive system. It has a proven record of treating those with memory loss and ADHD due to Rosmarinic acid which enhances the supply of oxygen rich blood to the brain. It is also used to relax the mind and control stress and high blood pressure. Rosemary is also good for the scalp and hair growth and health.
Tulsi
Grown as an annual in central Pennsylvania and normally used for culinary, Basil is an incredible adaptogenic herb. Basil will balance and energize the body, particularly when under stress, and have a normalizing effect on the metabolism. In addition to countering stress, anxiety, and depression, it calms the nervous system and can help treat migraines and headaches. It relieves cold and flu symptoms, reduces fever, and helps remove toxins from the body.
Marshmallow Root
Common Marshmallow is most effective when used for its mucilaginous effect. This herb contains mucilage which is a gooey, viscid and slippery substance. In herbal medicine, Marshmallow is used to ease dryness, heal injuries, moisturize skin, and sooth inflammation. Marshmallow is also helpful as an expectorant, demulcent, emollient, vulnerary, and antacid. Marshmallow may be infused in oil and included in salves and creams for topical use.