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A uniquely desert-inspired salve featuring the curative and healing desert chaparral (Larrea tridentata, also known as “desert creosote” or “greasewood”), sustainably wild-crafted in and around the vibrant Sonoran Desert of Arizona. Revered for its many traditional healing qualities—from supporting skin comfort and renewal to its historical use in poultices and washes—chaparral also carries the unmistakable, grounding aroma of the desert after rainfall, one of the reasons this salve is so special.

 

The chaparral I use is hand-harvested, dried, and sifted by me, then gently sun-infused in the finest non-GMO, cold-pressed grape seed oil for a minimum of six weeks (often longer) to extract both its soothing properties and refreshing desert scent.

 

This silky, delicately scented salve is designed to nourish, protect, and comfort the skin. For a touch of natural beauty, each jar includes a single peridot and crystal quartz.

 

The Chaparral Salve — a true homage to the Sonoran Desert. Enjoy!

 

 

USES:

 

* Eczema

* Dry skin

* Itching or irritated skin

* Bug bites or rashes

* Minor cuts, scrapes, or burns

* Acne

* Inflamed or sun damaged skin

* Achy or sore joints and muscles

* Enjoy as a light perfume, capturing the aromatic, sweet, and unique scent of the Sonoran desert after rainfall

 

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--- 🌵 Benefits of Chaparral 🌵 ---

 

🌵 Chaparral (Larrea tridentata) has long been used in Indigenous and folk medicine of the American Southwest for its topical skin-supporting properties. Traditionally applied in poultices, washes, and salves to help soothe minor skin irritations and promote overall skin health.

 

🌵 Soothing + Restorative: Rich in naturally occurring plant compounds, chaparral helps calm redness, irritation, and dry, stressed skin.

 

🌵 Antioxidant Support: Contains nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) and other antioxidants that help protect skin from environmental stressors and free radicals.

 

🌵 Antimicrobial + Clarifying: Traditionally valued for antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, helping keep skin balanced, refreshed, and cared-for.

 

🌵 Aromatic Connection to Nature: Chaparral carries the grounding, earthy scent of the desert after rainfall, bringing a subtle sensory reminder of the Sonoran Desert into your self-care ritual.

 

🌵 In salve form: Chaparral infused in oil and blended into a salve creates a nourishing, protective layer that supports the skin’s natural renewal and comfort.

 

🌵 In soap form: Chaparral soap offers a gentle, exfoliating cleanse while delivering its skin-soothing, earthy, and aromatic benefits with every use.

 

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Customer testimony: "I'm obsessed with my Apothecary Addict order!! Makes me want to take a shower multiple times a day!!! And I'm fascinated with the chaparral salve. I'm not familiar with the scent and I can't stop taking whiffs. Love it!" Brittany - Brooklyn, NY

 

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Net weight: approximately 2 oz.

Dimensions: approximately 2.5" x 1"

 

*There may be slight differences in color and look from batch to batch due to the handcrafted nature of these products*

⭐️ TOP SELLER! ⭐️ The Chaparral (Desert Rain) Salve

SKU: 0035
$20.00Price
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  • THE CHAPARRAL (DESERT RAIN) SALVE INGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER BY WEIGHT: Sun-infused non-GMO cold pressed grape seed oil with AZ wild-crafted chaparral, *AZ sourced jojoba oil, raw beeswax, *extra virgin olive oil, vitamin E, peridot, and clear quartz. (*Organic).

     

     

    INGREDIENT HIGHLIGHTS:

     

    Wild-crafted desert chaparral (sustainably sourced and wild-crafted in AZ): Antiseptic. Wound-healing. Used as a curative and healing herb in the Southwest (Sonoran desert) for its many purported benefits. It’s scent is often associated with the smell of the desert after rainfall.

     

    Non-GMO cold pressed grape seed oil: High in antioxidants. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. 

     

    AZ sourced organic jojoba oil: A liquid ester (liquid wax). Humectant, moisturizing, and antibacterial.

     

    Organic extra virgin olive oil: Made with first pressed USDA certified organic extra virgin olive oil. Moisturizing and soothing to skin.

     

    Raw beeswax: Provides a gentle and protective skin barrier against the elements. Anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial.

     

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    Recommended use within 12 months of purchase.

     

    *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.*

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