1 ounce tin of soothing comfrey balm made of locally obtained beeswax, organic Shea butter, hand harvested comfrey infused into extra virgin olive oil, calendula petals infused into organic coconut oil, neem oil, jojoba oil, vitamin e and chamomile oil.
About the ingredients-
Beeswax Heals Skin
The anti-inflammatory properties of beeswax encourage the healing of wounds. It is also protective, helping form a barrier between the skin and the environment without clogging pores. Further, beeswax is high in vitamin A, which has been found to support cell reconstruction and health.
Coconut oil-it’s antioxidant properties protect the skin from free radical damage and because it’s so full of essential fatty acids, it also helps to build and strengthen skin-cell structures. This keeps the skin’s connective tissues strong and supple, which helps to prevent sagging and wrinkles. it is easily absorbed into skin.
Shea Butter-
High concentrations of fatty acids and vitamins make shea butter an ideal cosmetic ingredient for softening skin. Shea butter also has anti-inflammatory and healing properties. Using shea butter on your body, especially your face, can condition, tone, and soothe your skin.
Vitamin E oil-
protects the skin against cell mutation in the sun and pollution. It's also an anti-inflammatory, so it calms and hydrates sensitive skin.
Neem oil is derived from the neem tree in India. When applied to the skin, it is highly moisturizing, is anti-inflammatory, analgesic ( a pain killer), and anti-bacterial. Neem oil is powerful in small quantities, and has a strong odor and has been used in very small amounts in this salve.
Chamomile is antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. It is also considered to be hypoallergenic with the ability to neutralise skin irritants. It is one of the few herbs that has been included in clinical trials to look into its effectiveness in skincare. In one trial with humans, chamomile was found to have an effect that was 60% as active as 0.25% hydrocortisone when applied topically.
Jojoba oil has anti-inflammatory properties that make it good for soothing rashes, redness and inflammation on the skin. It also locks moisture into the skin.
Calendula oil has antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties that might make it useful in healing wounds, soothing and relieving eczema. It’s also used as an antiseptic.
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