Ancient Wildwood Skin Salve

Plantain • Nettle • Yarrow • Calendula • Reishi • Pine Resin • Beeswax

Ancient Wildwood Skin Salve is a deeply nourishing botanical salve inspired by the ancient forests of the Pacific Northwest. This handcrafted formula combines traditional woodland plants with forest-grown botanicals, bringing together plantain, nettle, yarrow, calendula, reishi mushroom, pine resin, and beeswax.

Created as a protective botanical ritual for dry, weather-exposed, and hardworking skin, this rich salve provides a comforting layer of moisture while celebrating the healing traditions passed down through generations of herbalists and forest dwellers.

A tribute to the resilience of the forest — grounded, protective, and timeless.

Scent Profile

Top Notes: Fresh pine resin, wild greens
Heart Notes: Calendula and yarrow
Base Notes: Earthy mushroom, beeswax, forest botanicals

Overall Aroma: A walk through an old-growth forest after rainfall — pine, moss, wild herbs, and the quiet depth of the woodland.

Botanical Benefits

Plantain (Plantago major)

• A traditional wildcrafted skin botanical
• Commonly used in herbal salves
• Helps support a soft, conditioned skin feel

Nettle (Urtica dioica)

• A mineral-rich traditional herb
• Adds a fresh woodland botanical element
• Used historically in herbal skin preparations

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

• A classic meadow and forest-edge plant
• Traditionally used in protective botanical blends
• Adds an earthy herbal character

Calendula (Calendula officinalis)

• One of the most beloved traditional skin herbs
• Helps support a nourished, healthy-looking appearance
• Adds gentle floral notes

Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum)

• A treasured forest mushroom
• Adds a unique apothecary element
• Provides antioxidant botanical compounds

Pine Resin (Pinus spp.)

• A traditional forest ingredient
• Creates a protective, grounding botanical quality
• Adds a warm evergreen aroma

Rosehip Oil (Rosa canina)

• Provides luxurious botanical nourishment
• Helps support smooth-feeling skin
• Adds essential fatty acids and a silky finish

Beeswax (Cera alba)

• Creates a protective barrier
• Helps seal in botanical oils
• Gives the salve its rich texture

Ingredients

Plantain-infused Oil (Plantago major), Nettle-infused Oil (Urtica dioica), Yarrow Extract (Achillea millefolium), Calendula-infused Oil (Calendula officinalis), Reishi Mushroom Extract (Ganoderma lucidum), Pine Resin (Pinus spp.), Rosehip Oil (Rosa canina), Beeswax (Cera alba), Vitamin E (Tocopherol).

Suggested Uses

Apply a small amount to areas needing extra care: dry hands, rough skin patches, outdoor-exposed skin, cuticles, elbows and knees, or any area requiring a protective moisture layer.

Ideal for gardeners, foragers, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys traditional botanical skincare rituals.

Texture: A rich, protective salve that melts into the skin with warmth.

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

Product Details

Size: 60 g / 2 oz glass apothecary jar
Collection: Forest & Flame
Brand: Wild Find Mushrooms and More