Because what you need, some days, is one balm that quietly does it all. Nothing complicated. Something you can put your hands on.
Rooted in Lavender. Shaped by Season™
Our Ancient Remedy salve is extra virgin olive oil and beeswax, infused with lavender, tea tree, and eucalyptus, hand-crafted on the farm in the old tradition. A whole season, folded into a small tin.
Made the slow way. Simple botanicals, no fillers, and lavender from our own rows. We have made it by hand, in small batches, for nearly two decades. The recipe has not changed, because it never needed to.
For the hands that work. A hard-working balm for dry skin, rough hands, and the small places that ask for looking after. The gardener's knuckles at the end of a long day. The cook's hands after the dishes. The everyday wear a full life leaves behind. One you will reach for again and again.
A small ritual. Warmed between the palms, it softens and melts in, leaving a quiet trace of lavender behind. Keep it at the sink, on the nightstand, in your bag. A little lavender goes a long way.
Containing a concentrated blend of botanicals and emollient ingredients, including extra virgin olive oil and beeswax, this readily absorbed balm moisturizes the hands and cuticles to leave them feeling soft and supple. The non-greasy after-feel makes it ideal for frequent use on dry or parched skin.
Skin feel: Nourished, supple, with a greaseless finish.
Aroma: Woody, herbaceous.
Key ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil, beeswax, lavender, tea tree, eucalyptus.
Dosage: Pea size.
Texture: Lightweight salve.
How to use. Apply to clean hands as often as you like, paying close attention to the cuticles. Also lovely massaged into drier areas such as the elbows, knees, and heels. A little goes a long way.
Extra virgin olive oil, beeswax, and pure essential oils of lavender, tea tree, and eucalyptus. Hand-crafted in small batches on the farm.
Frequently asked questions
Does it come in more than one size?
Our Ancient Remedy Balm is poured into a 2 oz tin, hand-filled in small batches.
What are the benefits?
A hard-working balm for dry skin, rough hands, cuticles, and the small places daily wear leaves behind. It softens, comforts, and protects, carried by the calm of lavender.
Is it suitable for dry hands?
Yes. It was made for exactly that. Rich and softening, it works in easily and is lovely for dry, rough, or chapped skin.
Do you test on animals?
Never. We make everything by hand on the farm, and we do not test on animals.
What should I pair it with?
Reach for our Lavender Hand & Body Lotion alongside it. Balm on the dry, rough spots, lotion for everyday softness over hands and body.
Does it have a light or heavy texture?
A lightweight salve. It melts in with the warmth of your hands and leaves a soft, non-greasy finish.
Is it scented?
Yes, naturally, from the essential oils alone. Herbaceous lavender, clean tea tree, and a cool note of eucalyptus. No synthetic fragrance.
Packaging and recycling. Many of our packaging components are recyclable. We recommend taking them apart before sorting: remove labels, pumps, and caps. Our aluminium tins and bottles are recyclable, so separate the lid or cap first. Bottles and jars may be recycled. Labels, pumps, pipettes, and caps go in the waste bin. Pumps and pipettes are also lovely to reuse.
A closer look at lavender
A familiar name can hold more than one plant. The Tisserand Institute notes that different species within Lavandula produce essential oils with different profiles. A botanical name, such as Lavandula angustifolia, identifies the source plant more precisely than “lavender” alone. That distinction matters when choosing a lavender essential oil.
Further reading: Tisserand Institute — botanical origin and essential oil selection.
