Coastal Forests {Seaweed + Cedar} Body Oil
Coastal Forests {Seaweed + Cedar} Body Oil
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Coastal Forests ~ Ritual Body Oil with Seaweed + Cedar
A NEW Body oil inspired by the Coastal Forests on Vancouver Island ~ many of the Medicines gathered at the edge of the Sea and in the Herbal Medicine garden next to the Ocean.
A blend of Plant Medicines and oils to soften the skin, boost collagen, increase elastin (‘tightening’ lax skin!), healing & reducing redness + inflammation. I have been dreaming up this oil for some time! Most folks are aware of avoiding body products that contain harmful and toxic chemicals, but I wanted to go a step further and create a body oil that is actually also Medicine.
Not just moistening, but also caring for our skin, supporting collagen building, cellular regeneration & skin repair. While also tightening the tissues, easing redness & inflammation.
So often the focus is on facial skin care, but our bodies need love too. We actually may absorb some Plant constituents through our skin also, helping to heal the skin as well as promoting lymphatic flow and releasing tension.
It’s a medium to light weight oil that moistens the skin and creates a protective barrier. With many clearing & protection Plant medicines too. Calling on that energetic support, especially for sensitive folks. It feels so soft, and absorbs relatively quickly (being a body oil, I usually apply right after the shower, or before bed if you don’t like the glow ~ personally, I love the glow :)).
Seaweed {Fucus} & Nettle are two of my favourite Medicines together. They are both so deeply nourishing, and healing to the skin. This formula contains Fucus {Bladderwrack}, hand gathered along the Salish Sea. Fucus has been shown in numerous studies to increase collagen production, inhibiting the early aging, and help to repair the skin. They do contain some iodine as well, but not in extremely high amounts {such as would be eating fresh}. Iodine topically has been shown to be protective for skin cells & tissues.
Nettle is added for that beautiful astringency, helping to reduce inflammation and heal the tissues. They are often supportive for conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and for healing minor scrapes + wounds.
Lemon Balm & Gotu Kola together increase circulation, boost collagen synthesis, increase cellular turnover and boost hyaluronic acid by inhibiting hyaluronic acid breakdown. Hyaluronic acid is what helps our skin & joints stay mobile, ‘juicy,’ functional ~ it gives the skin that plumpness & more ‘youthful’ appearance. {so much to be said on optimal aging… aging is a gift, as are the lines and shifts our bodies carry, and, we can also care for our bodies + skin to prevent accelerated aging which can impact our overall health not just externally}.
Coastal Mugwort & Cedar together are such beautiful scents, they comes through subtly in the oil. They are both protective & energy clearing Medicines. Mugwort may also help to reduce mild pain, and speed healing of minor wounds and bruises. Metaphysically Mugwort is often worked with as a visioning herb, supporting dreaming and connection with our intuition. While Cedar helps us to remember the balance that exists here, honouring all parts of who we are.
The oils in this blend were chosen to help balance the body’s natural oils, without being overly heavy or greasy for the Summer months. They absorb well, while providing deep nourishment to the skin. Adding to the protective barrier, preventing moisture loss throughout the day. They may also reduce & prevent signs of early aging. Keeping that glow!
Black Currant seed oil is one of my favourites for promoting skin elasticity, strengthening the skin’s barrier and protecting.
Rice Bran oil is added for extra nourishment, it also contains squalene which helps moisturize & soothe the skin. Rice Bran is amazing at brightening the skin, and providing antioxidants to protect against environmental toxins/pollution.
The scent of this oil is light, and reminiscent of the Forests along the Sea. It's woodsy, and very very slightly floral {you know I added just a slight hint of Rose, there are Wild Roses growing along the Intertidal zone here alongside the Cedar & Seaweed!}, of course with the Seaweed & fresh salinity of the Coastal Mugwort gently coming through. A blend of Essential Oils including Blue Cypress & Atlas Cedar are added to balance the Earth + Sea fragrance in the infused oil as well as add therapeutic properties of easing tension & energize the body.
The Seaweed still comes through, intentionally. It isn't an overpowering scented oil, as I prefer oils to not compete with other fragrances one may choose to wear :)
3.4oz/100mL Frosted Glass spray pump bottle
How to work with Coastal Forests: Use anytime you would use a body oil, for a beautiful glow ~ after a shower or bath is an ideal time as the pores are more open, and the slight moisture on the skin from the water adds hydration when mixed with the oil. You can also use throughout the day, anytime you would like a glow and some hydration! Can also be applied before bed for skin regeneration overnight.
Ingredients: Sunflower Seed oil (Helianthus annuus seed oil), Jojoba Seed oil (Simmondsia chinensis seed oil), Grapeseed oil (Vitis vinifera seed oil), Camellia (Camellia sinensis seed oil), Black Currant (Ribes nigrum seed oil), Rice Bran oil (Oryza sativa bran oil), Coastal Mugwort (Artemisia suksdorfii), Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata), Nettle (Urtica dioica), Bladderwrack Seaweed (Fucus vesiculosus), Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica), Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis), Essential oil blend




