elder flower Archives - The Nerdy Farm Wife DIY Herbal Recipes, Soap Making & Body Care Projects Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:49:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://thenerdyfarmwife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/yellowflower.png elder flower Archives - The Nerdy Farm Wife 32 32 Elderflower & Rosehip Salve https://thenerdyfarmwife.com/elderflower-rosehip-salve/ https://thenerdyfarmwife.com/elderflower-rosehip-salve/#comments Fri, 26 May 2017 14:58:28 +0000 http://thenerdyfarmwife.com/?p=8648 This salve features elder flowers, which are an old-fashioned remedy for softening and toning skin. Elder flowers are also traditionally used to heal scrapes, scratches and wounds, and as a treatment for dry skin. I also like to include rosehip seed oil in this salve, for its well known effectiveness against scarring, wrinkles and signs of aging. The...

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]]> https://thenerdyfarmwife.com/elderflower-rosehip-salve/feed/ 26 Chamomile & Elder Sensitive Skin Lotion Recipe https://thenerdyfarmwife.com/chamomile-elder-sensitive-skin-lotion-recipe/ https://thenerdyfarmwife.com/chamomile-elder-sensitive-skin-lotion-recipe/#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2015 15:53:14 +0000 http://thenerdyfarmwife.com/?p=6487 This gentle unscented lotion is perfect for those with sensitive skin. I chose avocado oil and avocado butter for this recipe because of how useful they can be for smoothing rough skin. Avocado oil contains essential fatty acids and vitamins A and E, has been studied in a cream for psoriasis (source) and is also a great choice...

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