Organic Dandelion - Chickweed Salve

This is a moisturizing salve that can soothe irritations and reduce swelling

Dandelion, Taraxacum officinalis, inhibits oxidation of skin cells when those cells are exposed to UV rays. It stimulates antioxidant regeneration, further acting as a protection against UV damage. This helps prevent fine lines, spots, and other signs of aging. Leaves and flowers are used for this salve. They are higher in beneficial polyphenols than the roots. Dandelion is antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial. It has been shown to be effective against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Proteus mirabilis, Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Bacillus cereus, Vibrio harveyi, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Paracoccus bacillus, and other microorganisms. It can also inhibit the growth of Candida albicans. 

Chickweed, Stellaria media, is an annual flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to Eurasia and naturalized throughout the world. Chickweed contains; ascorbic-acid, beta-carotene, calcium, coumarins, genistein, gamma-linolenic-acid, flavonoids, hentriacontanol, magnesium, niacin, oleic-acid, potassium, riboflavin, rutin, selenium, triterpenoid saponins, thiamine and zinc. It is strongly anti-inflammatory and is used topically for inflammation, abscess, eczema, boils, psoriasis, ulcers, and itching. 

Sunflower oil is non-comedogenic and contains the beneficial nutrients oleic acid, vitamin E, sesamol, and linoleic acid, which is anti-inflammatory and beneficial for eczema. 

Vitamin E is a strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. It has photoprotective qualities that are very beneficial for skin that is exposed to the elements. 

Beeswax is an excellent moisturizer and protectant that helps balance the natural flora of the skin.