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Easiest Wild Yam Cream Recipe

Nico · August 5, 2025 · Leave a Comment

A close up of a finger with wild yam cream on it. There is a small jar of wild yam cream in the background. There is powdered wild yam beside the jar.

This simple wild yam cream recipe has been used for generations as a more natural way to support the body through hormonal ups and downs. It's made with infused wild yam root and a few other simple ingredients, and it's straightforward to make. What is wild yam cream Wild … [Read more...] about Easiest Wild Yam Cream Recipe

Filed Under: Holistic Skin Care, Simple Salves

Easy Homemade Plantain Salve Recipe

Nico · May 28, 2025 · Leave a Comment

An overhead shot of plantain salve in an amber glass jar. There is dried plantain beside it.

Commonly considered a weed, plantain can help reduce skin inflammation, soothe bug bites, and even heal minor burns. This plantain salve recipe is easy to make and makes a great addition to your summer herbal remedies. What is plantain and where does it grow? Plantain … [Read more...] about Easy Homemade Plantain Salve Recipe

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The Easiest Homemade Lemon Balm Salve Recipe

Nico · December 9, 2024 · Leave a Comment

An overhead shot of dried lemon balm sprinkled over a lemon balm salve.

This lemon balm salve recipe is straightforward to make and uses only natural ingredients. It helps soothe insect bites, calm skin irritations, and heal cold sores.  Lemon balm (or Melissa officinalis) is an incredible herb known for its wide variety of medicinal … [Read more...] about The Easiest Homemade Lemon Balm Salve Recipe

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How To Make Homemade Beeswax Salve (Easy Recipe)

Nico · November 25, 2024 · Leave a Comment

An overhead shot of a finished beeswax salve with yellow beeswax pellets on top of it.

Homemade beeswax salve is a simple and nourishing DIY remedy and a great way to heal dry skin. Using only a few natural ingredients, this salve helps soothe skin irritations, treat insect bites, and keep moisture in the skin. It’s my go-to hand salve because it’s so easy to … [Read more...] about How To Make Homemade Beeswax Salve (Easy Recipe)

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The Easiest Dandelion Salve Recipe

Nico · November 19, 2024 · Leave a Comment

An overhead shot of homemade dandelion salve in an amber glass jar. There's a dried dandelion on top and beside the jar.

This dandelion salve recipe is a simple herbal remedy to make that is packed with health benefits. This healing salve uses only simple ingredients and can soothe sore muscles, moisturise dry skin, and help relieve mild skin irritations.  I’ve raved about dandelions many … [Read more...] about The Easiest Dandelion Salve Recipe

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