Ingredients
Learn about the natural skin-loving ingredients and essential oils used by our ancestors that we put into every bottle of our Frankincense & Myrrh moisturizer.
Frankincense Essential Oil
Known as the king of essential oils, Frankincense has a variety of notable uses and benefits. This powerful essential oil is revered for its ability to beautify and rejuvenate skin when applied topically. Additionally, it promotes cellular health, immunity, and produces a healthy inflammatory response when taken internally, among other benefits. With all of its many uses, there is no question why Frankincense was highly esteemed by ancient civilizations and used for the most sacred of practices.
Myrrh Essential Oil
Like Frankincense, Myrrh has been used for thousands of years by ancient civilizations. One of the many benefits of Myrrh oil is that it promotes a youthful-looking complexion and offers a soothing sensation to the skin. Additional, Myrrh may aid in wound healing and in fighting microbes that can cause infections. When Myrrh is incorporated into a skin-care routine, it can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender has been used for centuries, including by the Egyptians, for bathing, cooking, and as a perfume. Since that time, many have discovered the myriad benefits that Lavender holds—using Lavender essential oil topically for skin. When applied to the skin, Lavender helps cleanse your skin and lessen redness and irritation. Lavender also helps to unclog pores, reduce inflammation, and works to kill bacteria, which can prevent and heal acne breakouts.
Eucalyptus Oil
Eucalyptus is native to Australia and has been around for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. The Australian Aborigines called Eucalyptus, ‘kino’, and used it as a cure-all remedy. Eucalyptus has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and analgesic properties, making it a natural healer. When used topically, Eucalyptus provides the optimal environment and elements to repair and strengthen the complexion. It can also help cleanse the epidermis, ridding the pores of harmful impurities that can contribute to breakouts, pigmentation, and dull skin. The result is a complexion that is purer and healthier. Additionally, Eucalyptus is known to moistures the skin. Not only does it deliver an intense dose of hydration, but it also locks in moisture to help your complexion glow.
Olive Oil
Ancient Egyptians used Olive Oil for a myriad of uses, including for healing damaged skin. That’s because Olive Oil is reported to have many vitamins, including A, D, and K, as well as vitamin E. Olive oil is also an antioxidant, so it may help prevent or reverse damage from cancer-causing ultraviolet radiation. Olive oil can also decrease acne by killing bacteria that causes acne. Additionally, Olive oil is known to moisturize and hydrate your skin.
Coconut Oil
For hundreds of years, Coconut oil was used for skincare treatments due to its incredible properties. The medium-chain fatty acids found in Coconut oil possesses anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties that helps keep skin healthy and fight allergies and acne. Coconut oil is an excellent skin moisturizer. It also contains Vitamin E that protects the skin from sun damage.
Shea Butter
For thousands of years, Shea Butter has been extracted from the fruit of the African shea tree for the purpose of nourishing and protecting skin. Ancient cultures, including ancient Egypt, under Cleopatra’s rule, mention Shea Butter as a valuable commodity. Shea Butter was often used to protect skin and hair from the unrelenting sun, and it was used to treat arthritis and joint pain in traditional tribal medicine. Shea Butter contains powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory components, as well as vitamins and important nutrients for healing. It contains more healing and nourishing compounds than any other seed-extracted oil.
JoJoba Oil
Jojoba oil is among the oldest natural ingredients for beauty. Because of its rich iodine content, the Egyptians and the Native Americans used it as a remedy for injuries. Today it is almost a mandatory additive to all sorts of cosmetic products for face, body, and hair. Jojoba oil has a variety of healing properties that may make it effective in treating skin conditions like acne, eczema, and psoriasis. It is most effectively used as a cleanser, moisturizer, or spot treatment.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E has been used by ancient civilizations for a myriad of purposes. Vitamin E is an antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties that are effective in maintaining skin health. It is also effective in moisturizing and nourishing your skin. It adds to your glow and makes your skin smooth and healthy. This oil is also known to reduce hyperpigmentation and wrinkles.
Beeswax
“Pharmaceutical” use of beeswax dates back to ancient Egypt: as reported by the Ebers Papyrus (1550 B.C.). Beeswax was the main ingredient in many recipes for the preparation of ointments and creams used to help pull plugs, to treat burns, and wounds and to soothe joint pain. Beeswax also plays an important role in Ayurvedic medicine, the ancient and traditional Indian medicine, with the name of Madhuchishtha. The Madhuchishtha (beeswax) is used for the care of wounds from abrasion or even from burns with topical application; it has been shown to be particularly effective in the treatment of heel cracking. Beeswax heals and softens skin, and is an antibacterial agent. It can help you fight conditions like acne, dry skin, eczema, and stretch marks.
Disclaimer
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If you are allergic or sensitive to a plant, fruit, or herb you may be allergic or sensitive to the essential oil of that plant. Please be responsible for not using essential oils that you are allergic or sensitive to. If you suspect an allergy or sensitivity please patch test the oil before use. Please dilute essential oils properly. Never use an essential oil undiluted unless advised by your health care professional or Certified Clinical Aromatherapist. Keep all essential oils away from the eyes and the ear canals. Pregnant women, infants, and children should not use essential oils without first consulting a healthcare professional.
While BTOR’s essential oils are food grade, there are some essential oils that are not safe to be ingested at all. We do not advise the use of essential oils for internal use unless they are recommended by your health care professional or recommended safe to ingest by a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist. Only your health care professional or Certified Clinical Aromatherapist can recommend the proper dosage and safe use of essential oils. Please check with your health care professional and Certified Clinical Aromatherapist before ingesting any essential oils.