This body butter was made to honor your Ori. Ori is a Yoruba metaphysical concept. Ori, literally meaning "head", refers to one's spiritual intuition and destiny. It is the reflective spark of human consciousness embedded into the human essence, and therefore is often personified as an Orisha in its own right.
Ingredients: Shea butter, coconut oil, grapeseed oil, avocado oil, sesame seed oil, Jasmine Oil, lotus oil German chamomile oil, calendula oil and rosewood oil.
Benefits: Shea butter is a skin superfood that comes from the seeds of the fruit of the Shea (Karite) tree. It may offer mild UV protection (up to SPF ~6) and provides the skin with essential fatty acids and the nutrients necessary for collagen production. The concentration of natural vitamins and fatty acids in shea makes it incredibly nourishing and moisturizing for skin. It is often used to remedy dry skin and to help protect the skin’s natural oils. Coconut oil contains antioxidants and vitamin A as well as vitamin E. Coconut oil benefits for skin include its ability to improve skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis and other inflammatory skin issues. Coconut oil is antibacterial, antioxidant, and antifungal, making it great for treating dry skin and conditions such as acne. Using grapeseed oil can moisturize to dull, dehydrated skin, even out your skin tone, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's because linoleic acid and vitamin E help skin retain moisture while restoring elasticity and protecting it from environmental damage. Avocado oil contains a high percentage of Vitamin E, as well as potassium, lecithin, and many other nutrients which can nourish and moisturize your skin. Sesame oil has vitamins A and E which are imperative for healing damaged skin. When used in skincare, jasmine essential oil acts as an effective antibacterial, soothing dry skin and eczema and increasing cell turnover to lighten the appearance of scars. Treating skin imbalances holistically, jasmine balances hormone levels and works as a formidable stress-reducing therapy. The Lotus essential oil for skin makes you neutralize the toxics, and makes your skin healthier, radiant, supple, and stay young. The Lotus flower is regarded in many different cultures, especially in eastern religions, as a symbol of purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration and rebirth. German Chamomile is an effective ingredient for oily or combination skin, prone to acne and enlarged pores. It perfectly hydrates, calms, tones, hydrates and exfoliates…all of which makes it a perfect ingredient for acne-prone skin. Calendula oil is naturally anti-inflammatory and antibacterial and is beneficial for all skin types. The antiviral, antibacterial and anti-fungal properties are possessed by rosewood oil which helps to treat acne. Essential oil of rosewood is the skin's best friend. A powerful tissue regenerator, it softens, embellishes, firms up the skin and removes stretch marks, wrinkles, eczema, acne and other skin disorders.
Apply after a shower or bath. Can be applied throughout the day for added moisture.
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