Try our New all Natural & Organic Sore Muscle & Joint Cream, using our amazing fast absorbing & hydrating natural lotion base recipe with a blend of organic oils that not only produce a cooling & warming senstaion but also have properties that penetrate deeply to help reduce inflammation and pain. Another Recipe from the heart that I created for my husband who works a very demanding job that can often create pain & stiffness in his muscles & joints. This cream has brought fast relief to mutliple ailments and is a staple in my healing cabinetnot only does it help to reduce pain & inflammation but it also helps to soothe and hydrate the skin.
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Natural & Organic Ingredients: distilled water, vegetable glycerin, **unrefined shea butter (butyrospermum parkii), **sweet almond oil (prunus amygdalus dulcis), vitamin E oil (d-alpha tocopherol), emulsifying wax, leucidal liquid sf, **peppermint essential oil (menthae peperita), **eucalyptus essential oil (eucalyptus globulus), **ginger essential oil ((zingiber officinale), **arnica (arnica montana), **rosemary essential oil (rosmarinus officinalis), majoram essential oil (origanum majorana), black pepper essential oil (piper nigrum).
Directions: A small amount goes a long way......Put a small amount of lotion onto your hands and massage in to your skin in a circular motion.
Don't forget to Read the "Did you Know Section" for more information about the ingredients in our amazing Scent Free Lotion.
Sore Muscle & Joint Cream
(**Denotes Organic Ingredients)
Natural & Organic Ingredients
Distilled water-Distilled water is water that has been boiled into vapor and condensed back into liquid in a separate container. Impurities in the original water that do not boil below or near the boiling point of water remain in the original container. Thus, distilled water is a type of purified water.
Vegetable glycerin - we use the vegetable glycerin variant made from plant oils. Vegetable glycerin is a popular skincare treatment because of its moisturizing power. Research shows that applying glycerin to your skin may gradually improve its smoothness and suppleness. Studies also show that applying glycerin-containing products may protect your skin against irritants and microbes, as well as soothe inflamed or wounded skin.
**Sweet almond oil (prunus amygdalus dulcis)-Almond oil has been used for thousands of years to soothe, soften, and repair the skin. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, as well as its high nutrient content. Rich in Vitamin E and K, Almond oil is easily absorbed, promotes skin elasticity and is very soothing. It’s gentle enough to use on newborns and toddlers as the composition of this oil is very similar to infant’s skin. Its natural emollient properties deeply moisturise and nourish the skin, leaving it soft, supple, and radiant.
**Unrefined Shea Butter (butyrospermum parkii)-is another great moisturizer, its fatty acids help to create a barrier that helps lock in moisture, it has anti-inflammatory properties to help with irritations, shea butter also contains antioxidants like Vitamin A& E which help protect the skin from oxidative stress, as well as sun damage.
**Vitamin E oil (D-alpha tocopheryl acetate) -is an antioxidant which helps to combat free-radical damage, vitamin E is also a very hydrating molecule since it works as a both a humectant (to absorb water into the skin) and an emollient (to trap water in the skin). It assists in various kinds of cellular restoration from sun damage to healing support for scars or burns and damaged skin. Additionally to vitamin E's moisturizing and healing benefits, it also helps to strengthen skin barrier function.
Emulsifying wax-Emulsifying wax is an ingredient used in formulations to promote emulsification and can lead to great stability in the finished product. It also acts as a thickening agent. Emulsifying wax will help to bond oils and water based ingredients.
Emulsifying wax is composed of Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol 40% and Polysorbate 60 derived from vegetable (coconut and palm kernel). No petroleum!!
Liquid Leucidal SF-Leucidal Liquid SF is a self-preserving cosmetic active that provides protection against bacteria, mold, and yeasts. Leucidal Liquid SF is a probiotic-based ingredient created by the fermentation of Lactobacillus. Leucidal Liquid SF is versatile and can be used in a wide range of cosmetic products.
**Peppermint essential oil (menthae peperita)-Peppermint essential oil can help relieve sore muscles due to its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-spasmodic properties. It contains menthol, which provides a cooling sensation that can numb pain receptors and promote muscle relaxation. Additionally, peppermint oil can help improve circulation and reduce inflammation in the affected area
**Eucalyptus essential oil (eucalyptus globulus)-Eucalyptus oil has been traditionally used as an analgesic and may help reduce pain in sore muscles.It can help reduce inflammation and swelling associated with muscle soreness, improve blood flow, which can help deliver nutrients to the muscles and aid in recovery, can provide a cooling sensation that can help soothe and numb sore muscles, and it can help relax tense muscles and reduce muscle spasms.
**Ginger essential oil ((zingiber officinale)-Ginger oil contains compounds like zingiberene, which have pain-relieving effects by reducing the production of prostaglandins, a compound associated with pain. It can help reduce muscle pain, joint stiffness, and swelling, and it can can create a warming sensation, which may help ease muscle soreness and promote faster recovery. As well Ginger oil can help improve the flow of energy, enhancing the delivery of nutrients and oxygen to the muscles
**Arnica (arnica montana)-Arnica has been used for medicinal purposes since the 1500s, it has been used to soothe muscle aches, reduce inflammation, and heal wounds. It is commonly used for injuries, such as sprains and bruises and to treat sore muscles, caused by overexertion or injury. It has been used topically for a wide range of conditions, including bruises, sprains, muscle aches, wound healing, joint pain, inflammation from insect bites, and swelling from broken bones.
**Rosemary essential oil (rosmarinus officinalis)-Rosemary oil can also help to stimulate blood flow to affected areas, which can help deliver oxygen and nutrients to the muscles, promoting healing and reducing pain and tension. Compounds in rosemary oil, like rosmarinic acid and 1,8-cineole, can help reduce inflammation, which is a common cause of muscle soreness. it can also can help relieve pain by acting on pain receptors in the body or by reducing inflammatory mediators that cause pain. As well rosemary oil can help relax tense or spasmodic muscles, making it useful for treating muscle pain and spasms.
Majoram essential oil (origanum majorana)-Marjoram essential oil can help relieve sore muscles due to its antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties. It can relax tense muscles, reduce spasms, and alleviate pain, making it a beneficial choice for post-workout soreness or muscle tension, the oil can also provide a warming sensation that can be comforting for sore muscles.
Black pepper essential oil (piper nigrum)- Black pepper oil is another great oil that can create a warming effect, it can be used to soothe aching muscles and similar injuries related to tendons or joints. It also contains antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties which can help to calm pains and aches by relaxing muscles
Please Note: As with any new product that you use ensure to patch test to check for any sensitivities, always consult with a healthcare practitioner before using is preganat or breast feeding. Do not use on small children.
