“Heal-a-lot? Bruise-ease? Itch-not?” – in naming my new salve range you may well think I’ve lost my marbles, I did a double-take myself. The mini-salve kit is intended as a quick helper for those common everyday knocks and irritations, something you might pull out of your hand bag or desk drawer. And so I wanted it to bring a smile to your face at the same time.

The names may be lightweight, but the salve remedies use timeworm herbal ingredients to help soothe the skin. All three salves use a base of (organic) beeswax with safflower, olive and jojoba oil. A lot of salves just use one base oil, but I wanted to enhance the effect of the salves by blending different oils together: safflower for its high omega 3 and 6 content; olive for its natural vitamin content and gradual absorption into the skin; and jojoba oil to soften and protect the skin.

I find many salves on the market to be too hard to comfortably use – the last thing I want if my skin is already unhappy is to have to make it work hard to get the salve on. As a result I’ve made these salves a bit softer so that they can be used with greater comfort and ease.

Each salve then has a unique blend of herbal ingredients:

Heal-a-lot contains Hypericum and Calendula classically used to help promote healing, and lavender for its soothing properties and delicate scent.

Bruise-ease contains arnica, well known as a herbal remedy for bruises, bumps and bangs. It also has geranium for its nurturing qualities and lovely aroma.

Itch-not contains chickweed and chamomile, both commonly used for conditions such as eczema and skin irritation or inflamation.

I don’t know about you but I always carry around a few first aid “bits and pieces” in my hand bag, and I’m looking forward to adding the mini salves to this collection. I hope that they will bring you as much enjoyment as I have had in formulating them, as well as benefit. I’ll be releasing the mini salve kit in time for Christmas, and think it will make a lovely stocking fillier!

Update: Amiya mini healing salves are now available to buy in our online store. Our salves are part of our wider natural skin care range.