FAQ
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Can women use Captain’s Salve?
Absolutely. Captain’s Salve is made for human skin, not just sailors or rough hands. The ingredients—like tallow, calendula, comfrey, jojoba, frankincense, and shea—have been used for centuries across cultures to support skin health, moisture, elasticity, and healing.
While the name “Captain’s Salve” has a rugged edge, the formula is deeply nourishing and gentle enough for daily use on the face, hands, feet, lips, and even sensitive areas like necklines or stretch marks. Many women love it for post-sun care, dry winter skin, or as a nightly balm.
It’s free of synthetic fragrance, parabens, or fillers—just real ingredients that work. The scent is mild, earthy, and clean. If you're after a lighter aroma, future formulas may carry a softer profile under different branding.
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What is Captain’s Salve made from?
Captain’s Salve is handcrafted with slow-infused herbs, grass-fed tallow, shea butter, beeswax, and our proprietary Trinity Oil blend — combining botanicals, resins, and ancestral oils for deep skin nourishment and protection.
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How do I use Captain’s Salve?
Apply a small amount to clean, dry skin and gently massage until absorbed. Use on dry, cracked, irritated, or stressed skin as needed. Safe for daily use.
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Is Captain’s Salve safe for sensitive skin?
Yes — our formula uses gentle, natural ingredients with no synthetic chemicals, fragrances, or preservatives. Always patch-test first, especially for highly sensitive skin.
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Does Captain’s Salve help with wounds or scars?
Captain’s Salve is not a drug and we make no medical claims. However, many of the traditional herbs we use have long histories of supporting skin repair, hydration, and scar care.
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Can I use captain's slave on my hair and beard?
Yes—many people do. Captain’s Salve can be used on beards, scalp, and hair ends as a conditioning and protective balm. Thanks to its base of grass-fed tallow, shea butter, and infused oils, it helps soften coarse hair, tame flyaways, and nourish dry ends without synthetic residue.
For beards, it doubles as a natural beard conditioner, supporting both the hair and the skin underneath. A little goes a long way—start small, warm between your hands, and work it in evenly.
Pro tip: It also makes an excellent post-shave balm for sensitive areas.
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What does GnO§§Quid mean?
The GnO§§Quid in The GnO§§Quid Apothecary is short for Gnostic Squid—a symbolic fusion of ancient knowing and deep-sea mystery. Think of it as a kraken with consciousness: a creature that dwells in the depths, sensing the unseen, decoding the currents. It’s not just a name—it’s a signal. To those who see it, something stirs.