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No
need to be confused about oils that are infused
- they can be so easy to use.
Infused oils
have been recognised as great healers and are used world-wide as
the active ingredients in cosmetic products because of their high
vitamin content and the skin nourishment they provide.
These oils are
prepared by ‘steeping’ - soaking plant matter in a high quality
vegetable carrier oil. This method draws out the active therapeutic
ingredients from the plant and combines them with the nourishing
properties of the carrier oil.
Sunspirit infused
oils can be used directly on the skin. They can be used individually
as carrier oils or can be combined with other carrier oils to make
up an aromatherapy base oil to which essential oils can be added.
There are four
infused oils in the Sunspirit range - Arnica,
Calendula, Carrot
and Hypericum.
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Arnica
Most people know Arnica for its ability to disperse the colouring
of bruises and its anti-inflammatory properties. But it’s also great
for chilblains and muscular aches and pains.
Apply directly
to affected areas but do not apply to broken skin and open wounds.
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Calendula
Sunspirit Calendula oil has been described by customers as a “miracle
oil” and is nature’s greatest remedy for nappy rash.
It’s also a
good antisceptic healer for cuts, grazes, abrasions, ulcers, skin
inflammations and rashes, chafing and cracked nipples.
Calendula soothes
hands that have been overexposed to water, heat and chemicals.
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Carrot
Everyone knows that carrots are great for eyes. But Carrot oil is
also good for cuts and abrasions and dry, chapped skin.
Carrot is very
high in vitamin A and was regarded by ancient healers as the ‘herbal
healer’ of skin conditions. It promotes healthy skin and is good
for repairing sun damaged, chapped and scaling skin.
Apply directly
or make up a skin or facial oil by blending with a Sunspirit carrier
oil. Of course it is also great for eyes.
To help relieve
eyestrain, Carrot oil can be taken internally - five drops three
times a day.
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For more ideas
on the use of infused oils
see our recipes for personal health and
beauty care below.
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Hypericum
is a great all-rounder - good for allergic skin, bruises, minor
burns, cracked skin, cuts and abrasions, haemorrhoids, stress and
tension and sprains and strains.
Commonly known
as St John’s Wort, Hypericum is a calming oil that soothes
and rapidly heals sensitive and stress related skin conditions.
Hypericum is excellent for breaking up clotted blood in bruising.
This oil has
been especially useful with elderly patients who tend to bruise
easily.
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Make
your own personalised
Potions
and Lotions
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CHILBLAINS
13mL Arnica infused oil 5 drops Geranium 1 drop Black Pepper
or Clove 2 drops Ginger or Rosemary Massage into affected area
twice daily.
BRUISE
BLENDS
13mL Arnica infused oil 5 drops Lavender 3 drops Geranium or 13mL
Arnica infused oil 5 drops Fennel 3 drops Marjoram Shake slowly
to blend. Massage gently into bruised areas twice daily. Do not
use on broken skin.
HEALING
HAND CREAM
50g Sunspirit Aloe Intensive 10 drops Carrot infused oil 10 drops
Calendula infused oil 10 drops Frankincense 10 drops Orange 15
drops Rose 3% Mix all ingredients well and massage into hands
as required.
NIGHT
NOURISHING CREAM
Warm to soften by setting jar in bowl of hot water 50g Sunspirit
Aloe Intensive add 10 drops Sandalwood 10 drops Lavender 5 drops
Geranium 20 drops Carrot infused oil Mix well. Apply to face at
bedtime.
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BROKEN
CAPILLARIES & SPIDER VEINS 50g Sunspirit Aloe Hydrate
15 drops Hypericum infused oil 15 drops Blue Chamomile 3% or Rose
3% 20 drops Cypress Mix well. Gently massage into affected areas
twice daily
BODY
MOISTURISER
50g Sunspirit Aloe Intensive 25mL Sunspirit Aloe Gel 13mL Sunspirit
Calendula infused oil 15 drops Lavender 15 drops Mandarin or Petitgrain
15 drops Geranium Blend all ingredients into a clean glass jar.
As these ingredients tend to separate, it is important to shake
well before use.
DAYTIME
HYDRATING GEL
50g Sunspirit Aloe Hydrate 15 drops Calendula infused oil 10 drops
Frankincense 10 drops Orange 5 drops Geranium Apply to face once
a day.
SOOTHING
FOOT CREAM
50g Sunspirit Aloe Intensive 15 drops Hypericum infused oil 12
drops Lavender 12 drops Cedarwood 1 drop Spearmint or Peppermint
Mix all ingredients well and apply to feet once or twice daily.
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