Natural Designs Studio

When winter's dry air takes a toll on skin, there are three tried and true products I depend on every time.  Not to mention, most farmers rave about them and you can't deny a farmer's advice on products to combat the elements.  Here's a little history and reasoning for these "wonder's in a bottle."

• Bag Balm was developed in 1899 for cows and farm animals.   After applying the cream to a cow's irritated udders, a Vermont farmer noticed his hands becoming soft and supple from each application, so he began using it for himself.  It's most helpful for healing hang-nails and cracked finger tips- I have never gone a winter without it.  
  
• Corn Husker's Lotion has been around a long time.  It softens working hands after gardening and gathering without the greasy residue left from creams.  Its gel base dries quickly, and keeps hands moisturized.
  
• Porter's Liniment Salve was called Pain King's Salve when I was a kid- formulated in 1916 from the state of Ohio, it continues to be a family owned business to this day.   The salve has amazing abilities to relive pain from burns, cuts, and bruises almost immediately, and nothing works better to draw thorns or splinters from the skin.  It's a bathroom staple for sure.

Now Go Outside and Battle the Elements Freely!
Sally