Cold Weather Comfort for Achy Muscles and Joints
When the temperature drops, a lot of us feel it before we see it. Mornings feel a little stiffer, shoulders creep up toward our ears, and hands and feet take longer to warm up. Add in raking leaves, carrying firewood, holiday travel and long days on our feet, and our bodies ask for a little extra care this time of year.
A warm salve and a few minutes of massage is one of the simplest comfort rituals we know. Here is how we use our most loved body care salves when the weather turns.
Nerve Pain & Block Salve: Our Number One for a Reason
Nerve Pain & Block Salve is our bestseller, and it is the one so many of you reach for first. It blends Helichrysum, Black Pepper, Birch and Clove Bud essential oils in a nourishing base of coconut oil, olive oil, beeswax and vitamin E. It feels warming as you massage it in, which is exactly what we want on a cold morning.
Massage into hands, feet, wrists, knees or wherever you are feeling it.
Pair it with warm socks after a shower for cold feet at the end of the day.
Keep the Salve Stick in your purse, car or desk for no-mess comfort on the go.
Prefer to make your own roll-on? Dilute the Nerve Pain & Block Blend with a carrier oil.
A note on birch: birch is naturally rich in methyl salicylate. If you are sensitive to aspirin or salicylates, or take blood thinners, check with your healthcare provider first.
Fascia Ease Salve: For Tight, Tired Bodies
Fascia Ease Salve is our deeply layered blend of Angelica Root, Cypress, Copaiba, Black Pepper, Helichrysum, Frankincense, Myrrh, Lavender, Geranium, Ylang Ylang and Vanilla CO2. We love it for slow, intentional massage when the whole body feels tight and tired, like after a long day of travel or a weekend of yard work.
Muscle Ease Salve: After Activity
Muscle Ease Salve brings together Lemongrass, Sweet Marjoram and Peppermint. It feels cooling and refreshing, which makes it a favorite after a cold weather walk, a workout or a day of moving furniture for holiday guests.
Copaiba Salve: Gentle and Simple
Copaiba Salve is a single-oil salve made with Copaiba essential oil and rosehip seed oil. It is soft, woody and gentle, a lovely choice if you prefer a simpler formula or want something mild for everyday use.
A 5 Minute Warm Up Ritual
Warm up first. Apply after a warm shower or bath, when skin and muscles are already relaxed.
Warm the salve. Scoop a small amount and rub it between your palms until it melts.
Massage slowly. Use small circles over the area, working outward. Take your time.
Breathe. Take three slow breaths and let the scent do its part.
Stay cozy. Cover with warm socks, gloves or a soft layer to hold in the warmth.
Which One Should I Reach For?
Hands, feet and joints that feel it in the cold: Nerve Pain & Block Salve
Whole body tension and tightness: Fascia Ease Salve
After a walk, workout or busy day: Muscle Ease Salve
Something simple and gentle: Copaiba Salve
On the go: Nerve Pain & Block Salve Stick
Our salves are for external use only. Patch test first, and check with your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing or managing a health condition. Ongoing or severe discomfort is always worth a conversation with your provider.