Agape Naturals All-Purpose Salve for Dry Skin - Rose Petal & Cocoa Butter, 2 oz

Yes, our salve is designed as an all-purpose product suitable for the face, as it soothes dry skin. Because it contains fragrance and plant-derived oils, we strongly recommend testing it on a small area of your forearm first. A tiny amount is all you need due to its rich, concentrated formula.

Based on the ingredient list, which includes plant-based waxes and butters and excludes animal derivatives like beeswax, the formula appears vegan. For official confirmation on vegan and cruelty-free status (such as Leaping Bunny certification), please check directly with Agape Naturals, our maker.

Yes, it's still perfectly good. Natural butters can crystallize or "bloom" when exposed to temperature changes, which is a normal process and does not affect the salve's performance or safety. Simply warm the closed tin in your hands or place it briefly on a warm surface to gently re-melt it to a smooth consistency.

We strongly advise against using this salve on babies or for diaper rash without consulting a pediatrician. The formula contains fragrance and has specific allergen warnings for nuts and plants in the Asteraceae family, making it unsuitable for a baby's highly sensitive skin.

Cera Bellina is a plant-derived wax, often from sunflowers, that is key to creating our salve's luxurious, smooth texture. It helps bind the ingredients together while providing a protective, non-greasy feel on the skin, which is why the salve absorbs so nicely.

The longevity depends on how frequently and where you apply it, but as a concentrated salve, a little goes a long way. With daily use on areas like hands and cuticles, one 2 oz tin can easily last several months.

Rosemary Oleoresin Extract is a natural antioxidant used to help stabilize the carrier oils and extend the product's shelf life; it is not a synthetic preservative. It's listed as "may contain" because it's added only as needed to certain batches to ensure freshness.

The ingredient list specifies "fragrance," which can be derived from either natural or synthetic sources. For specific details on the fragrance's origin, we recommend contacting the maker, Agape Naturals. Please be assured our fragrance is phthalate-free.