Relief Salve - Calistea
Relief Salve - Calistea

Relief Salve

A warming botanical balm for intentional, targeted massage.

$40.00

Calistea's Relief Salve is a warming botanical balm formulated to support comfort during targeted massage on areas that feel tight, overworked, or in need of deliberate attention.


A rich base of olive, sweet almond, jojoba, and castor oils creates a slow-glide texture that makes this salve particularly well suited for massage — dense enough to maintain contact, smooth enough to move without drag. Beeswax helps hold the formula against the skin and slows absorption, extending the time botanicals remain in contact.


Infused with ginger, turmeric, and capsicum extracts — botanicals traditionally used in warming topical preparations — Relief creates a gentle warming sensation on the skin that supports the experience of relaxation through intentional touch. The warmth is present and noticeable but measured, building gradually with massage rather than arriving sharply.


Lavender and eucalyptus essential oils provide a clean, herbal aromatic profile — grounding and clarifying without sharpness. The scent opens with the freshness of eucalyptus and settles into the softer, more familiar calm of lavender.


This is a balm for moments of focused self-care — an evening ritual after a long day on your feet, a post-workout wind-down, or any time the body calls for warmth, weight, and attention.


Ideal for:

•       Targeted massage on neck, shoulders, and upper back

•       Lower back and hip areas during wind-down routines

•       Hands, wrists, and forearms after repetitive activity

•       Feet at the end of long or active days

•       Post-workout recovery massage

•       Evening self-care rituals that incorporate intentional touch

 

Suitable for most skin types. Patch test recommended — this formula contains warming botanicals that may cause sensitivity in some individuals. See FAQ.

 

Warming Massage · Targeted Comfort · Botanical Support

 

What Is a Warming Botanical Salve?


A warming salve is a water-free botanical balm formulated with ingredients that create a gentle heat sensation on the skin when activated by massage and body warmth. Unlike cooling balms or standard moisturizers, warming salves are specifically designed to complement the physical act of massage — the texture holds, the warmth builds, and the aromatic experience deepens as you work.


Relief Salve is formulated to:

  • Create a gentle warming sensation through botanical extracts traditionally used in warming preparations
  • Provide a slow-glide, sustained massage texture
  • Deliver concentrated botanical infusions through prolonged skin contact
  • Support a deliberate, attentive self-care practice rather than passive moisturizing

 

It is not formulated as a pain reliever or medical treatment. It is a botanical skin care product designed to support comfort through intentional massage and warming aromatic care.

 

How Relief Fits in the Salve Collection


Restore Salve — Calming and grounding. Lavender and frankincense. For moments of depletion, tension, or the need to slow down.


Resin Salve — Protective and fortifying. Frankincense and myrrh. For skin that faces environmental exposure — cold, wind, dryness.


Relief Salve — Warming and activating. Ginger, turmeric, capsicum, eucalyptus, and lavender. For intentional massage on areas that need warmth and focused attention.

What's Inside

A warming botanical balm formulated with ginger, turmeric, and capsicum — botanicals traditionally used in warming topical preparations. The rich oil base creates a slow-glide texture well suited for massage, while beeswax extends the time botanicals remain in contact with the skin.


Key Ingredients:

  • Olive Fruit Oil (Olea Europaea) — A rich base oil that contributes to the salve's protective, slow-absorbing texture and provides lasting moisture throughout massage
  • Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis) — Improves spreadability and adds skin-softening depth; contributes to the smooth, non-dragging massage glide
  • Jojoba Seed Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis) — A wax ester that mimics skin's natural lipids, supporting comfortable skin feel throughout extended massage contact
  • Castor Seed Oil (Ricinus Communis) — Contributes to the salve's thick, protective consistency and helps hold the botanical infusions against the skin
  • Rosehip Seed Oil (Rosa Canina) — Adds skin-conditioning support and contributes to the overall nourishing quality of the base
  • Beeswax (Cera Alba) — Provides structure and creates a breathable protective layer; slows absorption to allow sustained massage contact
  • Ginger Root Extract (Zingiber Officinale) — A warming botanical traditionally used in topical preparations; contributes to the gentle heat sensation that builds during massage
  • Turmeric Root Extract (Curcuma Longa) — A warming botanical traditionally paired with ginger in topical care preparations; adds depth to the warming experience
  • Capsicum Fruit Extract (Capsicum Annuum) — A botanical extract derived from pepper that contributes warming sensation; used at cosmetic levels for topical warming experience
  • Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia) — Provides soft, calming aromatic grounding; settles the aromatic profile after the initial freshness of eucalyptus
  • Eucalyptus Essential Oil — Provides a clean, clarifying top note; opens the aromatic experience and complements the warming sensation of the botanical infusions
  • Rosemary Leaf Extract (Rosmarinus Officinalis) — A natural antioxidant that helps preserve the plant oils in the formula
  • Tocopherol (Vitamin E) — Further protects the formula's oils from oxidation and supports skin conditioning
How to use

Warm a small amount between your fingertips until the balm softens. Massage slowly and deliberately into the target area — neck, shoulders, lower back, hands, feet, or wherever the body calls for attention.


Allow the warming sensation to build gradually as you work. Use as needed after activity or as part of an evening wind-down.


Patch test before first use. Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, or broken skin. Wash hands thoroughly after application. For external use only. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

Ingredients & Care

Full Ingredient List: 

Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Seed Oil, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Tocopherol


Storage & Shelf Life: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Best used within 12 months of opening. Do not introduce water into the tin.


Patch Test: Always perform a patch test before first use, especially for sensitive skin.

Relief Salve - Calistea

Relief Salve

$40.00

Key Ingredients

Ginger, turmeric, and capsicum infused into a slow-glide oil base — warming botanicals for intentional, targeted massage.

Ginger Root Extract

A warming botanical traditionally used in topical preparations that builds gentle heat during massage.

Turmeric Root Extract

Traditionally paired with ginger in warming topical care to add depth to the warming experience.

Capsicum Fruit Extract

A pepper-derived botanical that contributes a noticeable warming sensation at cosmetic levels.