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Jojoba: Why jojoba for our base? Jojoba provides long lasting moisture, and doesn't go rancid as readily as other oil bases.  Is anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, contains Vitamins E and B, minerals of Zinc and Chromium.  It is gentle on sensitive skin conditions, is non allergenic, can reduce scars, treat acne, and provide anti-aging effects. 

 

Echinacea: Contains substances that enhance the activity of the immune system, relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and have hormonal, antiviral, and antioxidant effects. For this reason, professional herbalists may recommend echinacea to treat urinary tract infections, yeast (candida) infections, ear infections (also known as otitis media), athlete's foot, sinusitis, hay fever (also called allergic rhinitis), as well as slow-healing wounds.
 

Comfrey: Used to treat wounds and reduce inflammation associated with sprains and broken bones. The roots and leaves contain allantoin, a substance that helps new skin cells grow, along with other substances that reduce inflammation and keep skin healthy. Comfrey ointments were often applied to the surface of the skin to heal bruises as well as pulled muscles and ligaments, fractures, sprains, strains, and osteoarthritis.

 

Calendula: Contains high amounts of flavonoids; plant-based antioxidants that protect the body against cell-damaging free radicals. Researchers are not sure what active ingredients in calendula are responsible for its healing properties, but it appears to have anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial effects. Calendula has been shown to speed healing of wounds (possibly because it increases blood flow to the affected area)

 

Plantain: Has blood coagulating properties! Plantain has been used for insect and snake bites, and as a remedy for rashes and cuts.  Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties make it great for speeding recovery of wounds, and itching or pain associated with skin problems.

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Slippery Elm: Used in healing salves for wounds, boils, ulcers, burns, psoriasis and skin inflammation.

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Beeswax: Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant thickening agent.  Is super moisturizing and can help shield skin against harmful UV rays. 

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Fragrance of Essential Oils: Aunt Monkey's has a very light, pleasing scent made with all natural essential oils of grapefruit, bergamot and cedar wood.