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🌿 Summer skin fixes from the garden

Published about 12 hours ago • 2 min read • Homesteading, Recipes, Off Grid Living

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Hey friend,

It's been my experience that by the middle of July, someone in my household always has a bug bite, a scrape, dry hands, or skin irritated by the sun, dirt, weeds, or garden work.

This is where a few simple homemade salves can really earn their place.

Here are three natural skin-care reads to keep handy this summer, plus an early look at a new herbal bundle dropping next week.

All-Purpose Healing Salve

A useful salve for dry skin, rough hands, and everyday summer skin care.

Chickweed Salve

Chickweed salve is a gentle homemade option for itchy, irritated skin.

Beeswax Salve

Another good basic recipe for a simple homemade balm to add to your first-aid basket.

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Until next time!

Sarita

P.S. Watch your inbox on Tuesday. There's a brand new herbalism bundle coming, and it's worth a look.

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