Dandelion Salve

Our dandelion salve is made with handpicked dandelion flowers from our farm.  They are not sprayed, so you can be sure that you are only using the highest quality ingredients on your skin.  After drying the dandelion flowers to ensure the salve doesn't spoil, they are then slow-infused for many weeks in our pastured lard from our heritage breed pigs, drawing out all of the healing properties from the flowers, which creates a stunning deep yellow color.  One of our customers calls it “sunshine in a tin!”  

 

The infused oil is then mixed with local raw beeswax to create the perfect consistency for use as a salve.  The salve is poured into one ounce tins, which are made in the US, and come with a screw-on lid.

 

Dandelion salve is wonderful for cracked and dry skin, especially for those of you who work with your hands, such as gardeners, farmers, and mechanics.  I have even used it on my lips as a lip balm and found it to be very moisturizing.  It can also be a soothing rub for muscle aches, joint pain and achy and arthritic joints.  

 

And as lard contains saturated fats, the same as human skin, it absorbs easily and is highly moisturizing on its own.  I render the lard using a low heat, ensuring that the end result is a high quality, odorless oil, perfect for salves and other body products, such as our lard soaps and lotion bars.

 

Thank you for supporting our small farm as well as other small growers and producers in Nova Scotia.  We value your purchase and are grateful to be able to provide you with healthy, non-toxic offerings for your home and body.

 

For topical use only.

 

Caution: As with the use of any new product, please test a small amount on skin prior to use.  Discontinue use if rash or irritation occurs.