Skin Salve









Skin Salve
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Experience the beauty of simplicity with our Skin Salve, a botanical formula designed to lock in moisture and provide deep nourishment for your skin. Any skin care woe that ails you, this salve is the antidote.
This versatile simple salve serves as a head-to-toe body moisturizer, a deeply enriching hand and foot treatment, a luxurious lip conditioner, a styling balm for your hair, and a reliable companion for addressing minor wounds and other skin ailments.
HOW TO USE
Warm a pea-sized amount in the palm of your hand. Apply a thin layer of the Skin Salve to your freshly washed face, neck, and body. This salve is an excellent go-to for first aid applications or areas that need extra attention like hands, feet, knees and elbows.
PROTIP: A light application of this salve after misting with hydrosol amplifies moisture absorption and encourages natural skin cell regeneration and repair.
FIRST AID
The Skin Salve acts as a soothing ally for minor burns, wounds, insect bites and dry, flaky skin. Its versatile nature affords a wide variety of uses from face and body to lip conditioner or hair styling balm. If you only desire just one product, Skin Salve is it.
HEROIC HERBS
Ojai EV Olive Oil Olea europaea
Renowned for its squalene content, olive oil is exceptionally hydrating and nourishing for the skin. We source organically grown, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil from Ojai Olive Oil.
Raw Beeswax
Our raw, unfiltered beeswax, courtesy of local beekeepers at Mission Beekeeping, acts as a humectant, gentle exfoliating while simultaneously locking in moisture for deep hydration.
Propolis
Derived from beehives, propolis is a waxy amalgamation of tree sap and beeswax. It's bees' natural defense against harmful microorganisms.
Chamomile Matricaria chamomilla
This delicate flower's essential oil is rich in azulene, a natural compound renowned for its calming and soothing effects. When applied topically, Chamomile can help reduce redness, calm skin irritations, and promote a healthy complexion.
Calendula Calendula officinalis
Rich in carotenoids, vitamins A and E, and linoleic acid, this aromatic flower boasts natural cleansing and calming properties. It's our go-to for soothing a variety of skin concerns, from infections to scar tissue.
Plantain Plantago major
Plantain is rich in allantoin, a compound known to support cell regeneration and accelerate wound healing. Its natural cleansing and calming properties help soothe irritation, reduce swelling, and protect against infection in minor cuts, bites, and skin abrasions.
INGREDIENTS
Original Formula: Cold-Pressed Extra Virgin Ojai Olive Oil, Raw Beeswax, Calendula Flowers, Full-Spectrum Hemp Extract+, Propolis, Fir Needle
New Formula: Extra Virgin Ojai Olive Oil, Jojoba Oil*, Local Ojai Beeswax, Calendula, Chamomile*, Plantain*, Coconut Oil* (MCT), Raw Onda Hemp Oil, Bee Propolis, Fir Needle*
The Original Formula contains 200mg CBD derived from Hemp. The New Formula contains Raw Onda Hemp oil which does not contain CBD.
*indicates Certified Organic
Ingredients not certified organic, however, are cultivated and processed organically. For a deeper dive into our ingredient sourcing and processing, explore our Ingredients Guide here.
PRODUCT LIFE
We are committed to creating products made with organic, unrefined ingredients, free from synthetic preservatives or harmful chemicals. To ensure the utmost freshness and efficacy, we recommend consuming our products within six months of opening.
Store your GARA products in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight or prolonged exposure to heat to maintain potency.
Visit our FAQ page for more product information.
SHIPPING + RETURNS
Each product is lovingly handmade, crafted with care and attention to detail. As a result of this meticulous process, we do not accept returns or provide refunds unless the item is damaged or defective upon arrival. Our primary goal is to ensure your satisfaction with both your experience and your purchase.
If you have any questions or concerns about your items upon receiving them, please reach out to us at info@garaskincare.com. We are here to address any queries and provide assistance.
View all of our policies here.
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
Explore our ever expanding Journal here. We cover a wide range of topics from CBD to hydrosols, aromatherapy to rituals, you may find something interesting and unexpected.
Need help? Please feel free to reach out! We would be happy to make a product recommendation or answer any question you may have.
You can send us an email directly hello@garaskincare.com or send us a message on our website here.

Does GARA have a store I can visit?
While we do not have a public storefront, you are welcome to schedule a visit and tour our private studio. Send us an email with your name and preferred date and time and we will get back to you: hello@garaskincare.com
Where do GARA ingredients come from?
We grow many of the herbs we use in our own gardens ensuring only the most powerful and potent plants make it into our formulations. Additionally, source all of our ingredients as locally as possible, always organically grown, free from any sprays or chemical fertilizers.
You can read more about our ingredients and sourcing here.
What is a solar-infused oil?
Herbs such as calendula, yarrow, arnica, St. John's wort, and comfrey luxuriate within cold-pressed, organic oils contained in Miron violet glass for six to twelve weeks in a sunny window. This alchemical fusion enhances the potency, aroma, and therapeutic qualities of our ingredients, allowing us to craft products that resonate with the vibrational harmony of nature itself.
You can read more about our solar-infusion process here.