Botanical Massage / Body oil
This aromatic massage oil has been created with luscious NZ grown Hempseed oil infused with homegrown Calendula + Rose + Elderflower + Linden, topped with the uplifting essential oil of Maychang / Litsea Cubea.
Massage all over the body to calm the mind & deeply moisturise & nourish the skin to induce a peaceful and relaxing sleep or as a pick me up throughout the day to refreshen & enliven the senses. Also great to moisturise the entire body during Summer, the essential oil of Maychang is reputed to repel insects.
NZ Hempseed Oil is a rich source of omega 3 & 6 known to nourish, pacify, revitalise & moisturise dry skin. Hempseed provides long lasting moisture, over time increasing your skin’s ability to retain moisture, ensuring luscious lips for longer! It’s naturally calming and the moisture combats the temporary discomfort of dry, chapped, windburnt or sunburnt skin.
The botanical ingredients:
Elderflower is packed with vitamins A, B, C, and E which are excellent for firming the skin & improving complexion & skin tone. Also rich in flavonoids, quercetin & bioflavonoids which help prevent wrinkles from developing, & rich in anti-oxidants which protect against sun and other free-radical damage.
Linden (aka Lime, Tilia spp) is the perfect remedy for stress, tension, overstimulation & tension headaches. The fragrant blossoms have a minor effect on your hormone levels, inducing a state of relaxation for both the mind & body. Linden is soothing & relaxing, bringing relief to inflammed skin, & is ideal for use in ritual self care & massage. Lindens delicate floral aroma instills optimism & positive thinking.
Rose, known as the symbol of love & beauty works wonders for the skin. With it's astringent & cooling properties Rose works as a gentle toner to tighten the skin, staunching any bleeding & calming spots or acne. Rose embodies the ultimate feminine qualities, combined with her aphrodiasiac, calming & softening actions, she works particularly well on emotional aspects of the heart.
Calendula has been used for centuries to treat a long list of skin conditions. Touted as one of the best herbs for treating skin problems, especially where there is inflammation on the skin (through infection or physical damage), Calendula is used to treat all types of wounds & skin infections. With it’s antispectic properties, & strong vulnerary actions, it heals the body by promoting cell repair. It’s believed to promotes wound healing and skin cell regeneration by stimulating the growth of new blood vessels and skin tissue. Calendula works particularly well for slow healing wounds & has gentle skin soothing & healing properties.
My skincare is created without the use of synthetic ingredients or chemical preservatives. They are hand blended in small batches, using homegrown, wild harvested & organic ingredients. Please remember to store in a cool, dark place and use within 9-12 months. Packaged in a recycleable amber glass bottle.
Ingredients: NZ grown hempseed oil, Homegrown Calendula + Elder + Rose + Wild Linden, Essential oil of Litsea Cubea.