Hand salve with botanical design and Mira Motte branding in an ice cube

STRONG DEFENSE - Protecting Hand Salve

$15.00
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Hand salve with botanical design and Mira Motte branding in an ice cube

STRONG DEFENSE - Protecting Hand Salve

$15.00
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SOOTHE & SUSTAIN

A uniquely lightweight salve that protects hardworking hands, indoors and outdoors.

Protect the skin that’s most exposed to the elements. This delicate yet potent formula keeps your hands and cuticles nourished and, well, cute.

  • Form a protective barrier around your skin to prevent drying out with candelilla wax

  • Nourish already dry skin spots without feeling heavy or greasy with olive, grapeseed, and avocado oils

  • Further calm and replenish your skin with lavender and rosemary essential oil

This protecting salve is a must-have for anyone working with their hands (think healthcare or food providers, ...) and for any outdoor activities (especially in fall and winter!).

Doesn't melt in your pant pockets or in the car in the summer.

INGREDIENTS

°Grapeseed oil, *olive oil, avocado oil, candelilla wax, vitamin E, *essential oil rosemary and lavender. (*Organic, °Upcycled)

INSTRUCTIONS

Rub into hands and any other dry skin spots. Use a small amount if you don’t want to feel greasy!

PRO TIP

If you’re a light traveler, try this salve as your single skincare product. It really does fine as your lotion, lip balm, and even facial moisturizer for a shorter trip.

It’s time to show your hands some love

clean

upcycled

curated

low-waste

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Dorothea S.

This is one of my favorite and wonderfully versatile product out of them all. I always have a small tin in my pocket. Good for my hands, I also like to use it as lip balm and on wet skin it may even serve as my lotion on trips with small baggage.
I always have a little stock of them at home because it’s a great little gift. Our craftsmen already count on getting one every year for Christmas. It’s perfect for hardworking hands!

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A.P.

This hand salve has saved my hands the past two winters. The soap at work dries my hands out terribly, but this salve always comes in to save the day! It smells so sweet and floral; I have co-workers pass by my office thinking I am wearing a fancy perfume! This salve reaches into every little dry crack and canyon on the hands and leaves them feeling luxuriously soft. It is excellent for personal use, or works as a very nice gift.

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Sierra M.

My hands get super dry in the winter, so much so that my skin cracks and is painful. I decided to give this slave a try and was so happy I did! It has helped my hands heal and stay hydrated! I highly recommend it!

Awesome!!!
I mostly love to use it as a protective barrier while I'm outside - it truly helps to much to keep my hands from cracking in the first place!

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Lisa G.

As someone who travels frequently, my hands are constantly exposed to dry air, pressure changes, and temperature shifts. This hand salve has been incredibly helpful for preventing and healing cracked, dry skin, especially around my knuckles.
It's nourishing and protective without feeling heavy or greasy, which makes it easy to use througout the day. The scent is also beautiful and calming, and it's become a staple I always keep in my bag.

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"I use the nighttime restorative moisturizer and the morning antioxidant balm and I'm literally obsessed. My face feels so silky🕺🏻
It's so good, my skin is already so much better after just a couple days. I need to buy for my mom and grandmother."

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“The toner is a game changing product! It has helped me manage acne, reduce redness, and overall even out my skin. I also have somewhat dry skin, and it has really helped with keeping my skin moisturized. I can’t recommend it enough!”

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"The antioxidant balm is my absolute favorite! Since using it, my skin is softer and more nourished. It meets all my skincare needs, whether in the summer sun or winter cold. And it shows: My girlfriend noticed quite immediately and my husband did, too."

"A truly lovely moisturizer. It’s nourishing, gentle, and made with clean, ingredients you can feel good about. My skin feels hydrated, calm, and healthy every time I use it. It’s a night time routine, but with the dry climate in Colorado, I use it day and night."

"I tried a lot of different natural deodorants and none actually worked for me…until I tried Pitstop. And it smells sooooo good! I love finding natural products that do the job. Every one of the products I’ve tried, I’ve loved. So grateful I found this natural line!"

"Living in sunny SoCal, the antioxidant balm has become a necessary staple in our home. It is so nourishing for our dry, thirsty skin, with the added benefits of combatting sun exposure. Can’t go without it!"

"I’ve never had a skincare routine before I found this line, and I love it! Simple, clean, and feels good on my skin. Highly recommend."

“I LOVE the antioxidant balm! I’ve been using it for about a month and it has made a HUGE difference for my skin. After I hit 50 the skin on my neck really started to change. The antioxidant balm has turned back the clock and all my wrinkles have practically disappeared. It’s not too heavy - which I hate, so really appreciate - and it absorbs wonderfully, making my skin feel soft and satin-y. Thank you, Johanna, for such a wonderful product!”

Your daytime skincare routine

The best routines are
the ones you actually enjoy using. They're easy to reach for, and designed to support your skin without taking up more space than necessary — on your shelf or in your head.

Your nighttime skincare routine

This is your sign to simplify, mama

You don’t need to overhaul your routine or relearn skincare from scratch; we’ve already done the editing for you. All that’s left is choosing what feels right for you! Start small, stay curious, and let your routine get easier from here.