Beautiful home grown #calendula!
The beautiful bright yellow/orange flower of calendula has #antimicrobial and #antiinflammatory properties. It is #gentle enough for all #skintypes but especially for #damaged or #irritatedskin. The oil made from the petals is also a favorite in infant and child skin care products. #skincare #handmadewithlove #loveyourskin #organic#organicskincare #greenbeauty #cleaningredients #ingredients#ingredientspotlight
Ingredient Highlight: Rose
Rose flowers are exquisite, fragrant, and healing. They gently nourish, rejuvenate, and balance most skin types which makes it a great toner (we're working on one!). They are lightly astringent but not drying and works magic on aged skin. And they're anti-inflammatory as their calming properties can also help sooth rosacea and eczema. You can use rose petals directly on your skin as a mask or boil for rose water or use the rose oil- it's incredibly versatile.
Ingredient Spotlight: Witch Hazel Extract
Our witch hazel shown here on the far left
Our witch hazel is a double decoction. First soaked in organic grain alcohol for 6-8 weeks, then simmered in pure water. Unlike the clear drugstore variety, ours is full of color and tannins and goodness! It is used in many cosmetic products for its light astringent and firming properties. It has mild antibacterial properties, making it excellent to treat acne and skin problems.
Ingredient Spotlight: Vitamin E Oil
It is the oil pressed from seeds and nuts that have high concentrations of Vitamin E. It is a powerful antioxidant that is excellent for preventing scarring, healing burns, and revitalizing aged skin. It works wonders with excessive dryness and is also beneficial on skin and nails. And because of this, Vitamin E oil is found in many creams and lotions, especially anti-aging moisturizers and skin brighteners. And safety note- always use diluted Vitamin E Oil on your skin- it's best to just add a few drops to your moisturizer (it's all you need)!
Ingredient Spotlight: Epsom Salts
Epsom Salts do wonders for sore muscles. Espom salts are a natural magnesium salt. In water, it breaks down into magnesium and sulfate. The theory is that when you soak in an epsom salt bath, these get into your body through your skin. That hasn't been proven, but just soaking in warm water can help relax muscles and loosen stiff joints.
People use epsom salt baths as a home treatment for: arthritis pain and swelling, bruises and sprains, fibromyalgia (a condition that makes your muscles, ligaments, and tendons hurt, and causes tender points throughout your body), Ingrown toenails, Insomnia, psoriasis, sore muscles after working out, sunburn pain and redness, tired, swollen feet. For a muscle soak bath, use 1-2 cups of epsom salts in very warm water. (source: WebMD)
Ingredient Spotlight: Shea Butter
This rich butter is used for healing damaged or scarred skin, as well as dry skin and rough skin (knees, elbows, and heels). It is also a protective agent in harsh weather. Shea has natural vitamins and fatty acids which makes it super moisturizing and nourishing. It is anti-inflammatory which makes it beneficial for people with acne. It also reduces wrinkles as it softens and strengthens skin to prevent drying and helps the skin’s natural collagen production. This fantastic butter can be used as a face and body moisturizer, a base for home deodorant (like ours!), lip scrub (like ours), skin care, hair care (especially helpful to people with curly hair), and more!
Ingredient Spotlight: Himalayan Pink Salt
Himalayan Pink Salt is renowned as the purest salt available. This is because it comes from the peaks of Himalayan Mountains which were under the sea over 200 million years ago. As the plates moved, it caused evaporation and intense conditions that lead to the formation of the salt crystals. And thus they are protected from pollutants (or most of them). Himalayan Pink Salt is helpful to soothe sore muscles, detoxify the body and skin, and balances pH.
Ingredient Spotlight: Rosemary
This wonderful herb is astringent, antiseptic, and cleansing. It aids circulation, has stimulating properties, and helps bring blood flow to the surface of the skin. Shakespeare famously said, "There's rosemary and that's for remembrance; pray, love, remember." And he was right. It is also a powerful antioxidant and can combat toxins in the body.
Ingredient Spotlight: Jojoba Oil
It is one of the most sought after carrier oils to be used in beauty/natural skin care products because of it's incredible similarity to human sebum and its ability to quickly be absorbed into the skin. It is non-toxic, non-comedogenic (won't clog pores), and it's non-irritant so it can be used around the eyes. It makes a great eye makeup remover. It works wonders on all skin types and is really popular in creams, massage oils, lip balms, skin salves, and hair care formulas.
Lavender and the Lavender Aromatherapy Roller
Lavender is beloved for its soothing and healing properties. The aroma has both relaxing and stimulating properties. It is also antiseptic and anti-inflammatory which makes it perfect for irritated and damaged skin. Lavender has a long history of use as a healing agent in creams, lotions, and salves and is valued for its aromatic and cell-regenerating properties It is commonly chosen to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, scarring, and stretch marks.
Our Lavender Aromatherapy Roller is a layered lavender oil. What makes a layered lavender oil? The organic lavender buds are soaked in jojoba oil for six weeks. This makes the jojoba oil take on both aromatic and medicinal properties of the lavender buds. To use it simply apply the roller to wrists or nape of neck.
