Earthley All Purpose Salve / 2 OZ

A beeswax salve that asks very little of your skin and gives a fair amount back.

Earthley All Purpose Salve is a simple, solid balm made with beeswax, the kind of thing you rub on your hands after a long day outside, your elbows in January, or that one dry patch you keep forgetting about. It's a topical comfort cream with a thick, protective feel that helps nourish dry skin and supports the skin's natural moisture barrier.

It's called all purpose, which is a lot of responsibility for a small tin. Two ounces is a reasonable amount of salve, though. Small enough to toss in a bag, big enough that you'll keep reaching for it.

Where it tends to end up

• Hands that have been in the garden, the kitchen, or the cold
• Elbows, heels, and other places that get forgotten until they complain
• Lips, cuticles, and the general dry-weather areas
• Your gear bag, glovebox, or the drawer you pretend is organized

How to use it

Warm a small amount between your fingers, then massage it into clean, dry skin. A little goes a long way, because beeswax is not interested in being rubbed in for an hour. Reapply as often as your skin asks for it. It's a balm, so it's pretty good at listening.

Earthley keeps things straightforward, and so does this salve. It's made to be part of your everyday routine, the boring, reliable kind of routine that makes your skin feel a little better over time.

Give it a try the next time your hands look like they've been through something. They probably have.