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Hello there!
Salve’ (pronounced sal-vay) is another way of saying, “hello” in Italian. It comes from the Latin word salvare which means to be well. I studied art in Tuscany for a summer in college and liked the alternative greeting because of the way it sounded. For me, the word embodies those amazing moments in life that you stumble upon.
Creating body products that nurture the skin and hair of people from various backgrounds is important to me. We all have skin and we owe it to ourselves to take care of it. When formulating products, I consider how the skin looks and feels after using our products. Aromatherapy is a large part of the experience. Subtle scents can help with relaxation and comfort, while others can uplift or help contemplate. Several of our customers have commented not only how our products transform the appearance and texture of their skin but also how it makes them feel after it is applied.
Salve’ Natural Body Care came to fruition because my youngest son had eczema. I didn't want him to be treated with ointments containing steroids. The rest of our family also had severe dry skin and went through various body products that failed; either they worked briefly or not at all. For a family of seven, my search for a good body moisturizer became expensive. I decided to start reading about essential oils, other natural ingredients for the skin, and lotion making. With a tremendous of research, divine inspiration, A LOT of prayer, and encouragement from family and friends SNBC was born.
I find inspiration for creating products from different scents and memories from my childhood. I recall my grandmother making liniment and ointment for aches and pains or when someone was not feeling well. I find it interesting that I have stumbled across her path by creating body care products for others. If one person's skin is transformed or they better as result of using our products my job is complete. Enjoy!
Erika M. Wayoro
Salve’ Natural Body Care, LLC