Small-batch remedies
Potent, clean, and truly non-toxic remedies.
Introducing
Our first batch of 2026
What you need is all around
Ash & Elder was born out of the belief that everything we truly need for our well-being already exists around us. By returning to ancient wisdom, we transform what nature provides into products that make you thrive.
Our products are made with sustainably gathered herbs, with a growing focus on locally sourced Scandinavian ingredients. We create products based on the seasons and based on what the land provides.
Anti Mosquito Oil
A powerful potion against bites from mosquitos ticks and other stinging bugs. Tested and approved by outdoor lovers in the Swedish forests of Glaskogen nature reserve, Värmland.
Herbal healing butter
Our best-selling product for the skin. Made with hand-picked Sint-Johns Wort flowers that are known for their regenerative and anti-inflammatory properties and home-grown Calendula flowers for their healing and nurturing power. Think of it as your daily skin-recovery ritual in a jar.
Testimonials
I used the Anti Itch Nettle Balm last summer for insect bites, and it worked sooo well! I was initially a bit skeptical because nettles actually cause itching, so how could a nettle balm have the opposite effect? But seriously, it’s a miracle product. The itch almost disappears immediately. And it even smells nice!
Leonie
As a man, I always found it difficult to figure out which products to use for pimples, dry skin, and blemishes. Since I started using the Herbal Healing Butter every morning after my shower, all these issues have disappeared. My skin feels healthier, calmer, and much smoother.
- Peter
We really use the Herbal Healing Butter for everything. At first, I mainly used it as a face cream for myself, but soon enough, the jar was also being used for the kids’ rough patches, cheeks chapped by the wind, dry cuticles, sun-induced discoloration, and much more. We can’t (and don’t want to!) live without it anymore!
- Sharon
I’m 53 years old and had been struggling with dry skin for a while. Since I started using Herbal Healing Butter, my skin is wonderfully soft and well-hydrated again. I noticed the difference pretty quickly. What I also really like is that it’s a 100% natural product. You can really tell it’s made with care and love. It feels rich on the skin, absorbs well, and leaves my skin feeling healthy without feeling greasy.
- Anonymous
Hand-picked
Wild herbs from Sweden, hand-picked for their purity and potency.
Mindfully crafted
Small-batch skincare, crafted with intention and traditional methods.
Local ingredients
We’re always on the look-out for local ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
What makes your products natural?
We use whole, minimally- and traditionally processed ingredients like plant butters, infused oils, essential oils and herbs. Our tallow is pure tallow from local Swedish grass-fed mountain cows. Each ingredient is responsibly sourced. Either handpicked or grown by ourselves, or bought from ethical (local) suppliers. We strongly believe nature has a solution for everything, so there are no synthetic additives found in any of our products.
Are the products vegan?
The Nettle Balm, Herbal Healing Butter and Anti-Mosquito Oil are all 100% vegan.
Our tallow-based products are not vegan. Tallow is a traditional ingredient, carefully sourced and purified, that has been used in skincare for centuries due to its remarkable compatibility with the skin. It comes from the fat around the kidneys of the grass-fed mountain cows that graze amongst the fields of Värmland, Sweden.
Can the products smell/feel differently per batch?
There can be slight differences in smell or texture, as we work with natural ingredients. The nature of these ingredients can vary from season to season and from year to year.
Smell, for example, is influenced by things like sunlight, soil, and rainfall. All the quiet forces that shape how a plant grows. These subtle variations are part of what makes each product unique.
Are the products safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Yes, all of our products are safe to use during pregnancy. In fact, the first Herbal Healing Butter was originally formulated to support stretching belly skin. Something it is still widely loved for.
During breastfeeding (and in the newborn phase in general), we recommend avoiding fragranced products on areas where your baby comes into close contact with your skin. Whether that’s natural scents (like in our products, or synthetic scents). Scent plays an important role in bonding, and babies rely heavily on the natural smell of their parent.
If you choose to use our products during this time, we suggest applying them to areas like the body rather than the chest, and always using them with a gentle, mindful approach.
What's the origin of the ingredients?
The ingredients in our products are home-grown and hand-picked, from the Swedish fields in Värmland.
