Drawing salves are topical ointments that help to draw out irritants like splinters, boils, and ingrown hairs from the skin, providing temporary relief from pain and itching.
Mechanism:
The salve is applied to the affected area, often with a bandage, to help bring the foreign object or irritant closer to the skin's surface.
Traditional Uses:
These salves are used to address a range of skin irritations including:
Splinters and thorns
Boils, cysts, and minor skin eruptions
Ingrown hairs and nails
Insect bites and plant irritations: (e.g., poison ivy)
Drawing salves are topical ointments that help to draw out irritants like splinters, boils, and ingrown hairs from the skin, providing temporary relief from pain and itching.
Mechanism:
The salve is applied to the affected area, often with a bandage, to help bring the foreign object or irritant closer to the skin's surface.
Traditional Uses:
These salves are used to address a range of skin irritations including:
Splinters and thorns
Boils, cysts, and minor skin eruptions
Ingrown hairs and nails
Insect bites and plant irritations: (e.g., poison ivy)
Ingredients:
Nettle infused sunflower oil
Lavender infused sunflower oil
Activated charcoal
Beeswax
Bentonite clay
