3 Kings Body Butta (also available unscented)
ππ½SANS RESINS + EO'S ~JUST WHIPPED SHEA + ST JOHN'S WORT OIL THIS BEAUTY IS SEASONAL FOLKS, AVAILABLE ONLY WHEN THE WEATHER GETS COOLER~ unless of course you live in Victoria or on the Island it shouldn't melt in transit or you can pick it up!
REAL PATCHOULI LOVERS!! THIS IS FOR YOU!!
This is beautifully distilled AGED patchouli from a lovely farm in India I work with
Itβs deep dark and beautiful
ππ½Itβs blended with VANILLA BEAN infused organic avocado oil and whipped with organic shea butter with local ties right here on the island ππ½This is a very grounding and nourishing blend, it will hold and hug you at the same time, basically comfort in a jar.
A warming and protective blend.
Organic Shea butter whipped with Pine resin infusion blended with my beloved Sunwort oil (St John's wort) grown by me.
Sunwort is one of the most protective beings I have worked with.
They penetrate deep into our tissues calming + warming the whole body while lifting spirit, relieves sore muscles, stressed nerves and helps damaged + irritated skin.
A perfect pairing with Pine's wisdom
Pine uses their own sap to protect from outside attacks and to keep wounds from getting infected.
Resins are the sacred lifeblood of our tree beings, healing their wounds and protecting against infection.
Antiseptic and wound healing properties.
They can lend their healing to us as boundary protection energetically and physically for our own skin.
My version of what the Magi gifted baby Jesus.
Shea butter hand whipped with my beloved St. John's Wort Oil (Sun Wort Oil) which was infused in small batches with resins of Frankincense + Myrrh.
Resins people! Hand ground with my Blood, Sweat + Love by the traditional mortar + pestle.
Used by my ancestors, extracting the resins this way is beautiful ancestral medicine.
Working with these ancients in this way allows me to connect with their plant spirits deeply and in great integrity + reverence while honoring my ancestors.
A depth that is lost by using an electric grinder.
The gold in this is for me the addition Vetiver essential oil & Labdanum resin.
(A beautiful, healing + very relaxing blend used in Spirit Anointing oil)
Labdanum
Thought by many to be the Balm of Gilead in the bible~with its beautiful, deep and mysterious layers I can see why. The Balm of Gilead was stunning aromatically, a rare perfume that was used medicinally. The plant is steeped in history, commonly referred to as Cistus
I have searched HIGH AND LOW to find to find the best quality labdanum resin, like vetiver it is highly adulterated.
It is important to me to find humans that maintain the traditions of caring for these plants and harvests with deep respect as they have been decimated over the years
I added the tiniest amount of high altitude French lavender essential oil to round it all out.
Many types of Frankincense resins contain Boswellic acids~ a group of anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer resin acids.
They are lost through the process of distillation when producing the essential oil.
While I love + deeply respect my aromatherapy and all her healing, I think it's important to note that resins offer many benefits + therapeutic compounds that cannot be replaced by essential oils.
Myrrh is a treasure of multi layers + an ancient being linked to the dark moon, used in ritual to heal grief, honor the dead + nurture our wisdom. She can lead us into the depths of emotion to work her healing magicks.
These buttas are great for washing your face too, especially in the winter.
πDissolves dirt and grime, leaving your skin very soft~ one of my fav ways to cleanse my face after a long day.
πYou can mix a little of this in a separate container or the palm of your hand with your favorite exfoliating goodies.
πFavorites to add are ground oatmeal, ground almonds, sunflower seeds, brown demerara sugar extra finely ground baking soda (use very gently please)
πRinse with a nice hot face cloth lovingly, slowly + gently, then spray with your fav hydrosol or herbal tea and let it all soak in.
Why avocado oil?
deeply nourishing and moisturizing, vitamins A, C, K, folic acid, vitamin B6, and niacin.
High in Oleic Acid= great for our skin barrier, inflammation, also has great antioxidant activity
Some interesting studies showing how it decreases pathways that break down our collagen~meaning an increase in soluble collagen
Low on the comedogenic scale (doesnβt clog pores)
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Why Shea butter?
(Organic fair trade from the company Baraka, high quality, high impact, with ties in Ghana and Vancouver Island)
Iβve always adored this, I worked for years bringing high quality shea butter into Taiwan and could write a book about it.
Used for centuries in Africa and is completely enmeshed within the history and culture of the West African savanna, shea butter has many useful properties and has traditionally been used as a decongestant, an anti-inflammatory for sprains and arthritis, healing salve lotion for hair and skin care, and cooking oil.
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However, the protective and emollient properties of shea butter are most valued for skin care.
In clinical trials, shea butter was found to help to protect skin against climate and UV aggressions, prevent wrinkle formation, sooth irritated and chapped skin, and moisturize the epidermis.
Rich in vitamins A, E, and Fπ
Shea butter also enhances cell regeneration and capillary circulation, which helps prevent and minimize stretch marks, inflammation, and scarring.
The protective, anti-aging and moisturizing properties of shea butter come from the high natural vitamin A, E, F content and its unique fatty acid profile.
It contains a high content of cinnamic acid creating a mild natural sunscreen, approximately SPF-6