Some of the Healing Abilities of the ingredients I use:

 

Activated Charcoal

 

Activated charcoal draws bacteria, poisons, chemicals, dirt and other micro-particles to the surface of skin, helping you to achieve a flawless complexion and fight acne. Charcoal is not metabolized or absorbed by the body, but it can be used to treat some poisonous bites and disinfect some wounds.

I use it in bath crystals for a deep detox bath. It can be very messy so work carefully and rinse off the extracted toxins in the shower after.

My Activated Charcoal soap also contains this powder.

 

Black Soap or African Black Soap

 

I found this article on Black Soap from Treehugger and more substantiating research in the Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Research if you are interested.

Black soap, also known as African black soap (anago soap, alata simena, and dudu-osun), has long been used to heal problem skin. It’s good for

1. thinning fine lines,
2. evening out dark spots,
3. eczema,
4. razor bumps and
5. eliminating blemishes.

 

Calendula

1. Anti-Inflammatory
2. Calms Muscle Spasms
3. Heals Ulcers, Wounds & Haemorrhoids
4. Contains Antimicrobial & Antiviral Components
5. Improves Oral Health
6. Discourages Cancer

Cannabinoids

1. Reduce anxiety
2. Reduce inflammation and relieve pain
3. Control nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy
4. Kill cancer cells and slow tumour growth
5. Relax tight muscles in people with multiple sclerosis

Coconut oil

1. Antibacterial
2. antifungal
3. excellent moisturizer

Comfrey

1. heal wounds,
2. preventing scars and treating existing ones
3. decreasing dryness and flaking of skin.
4. anti-inflammatory,
5. an analgesic
6. aid in the healing of sprains and broken bones.

Epsom Salt

1. Improve heart and circulatory health, reducing irregular heartbeats, preventing hardening of the arteries, reducing blood clots and lowering blood pressure.
2. Improve ability for the body to use insulin, reducing the incidence or severity of diabetes.
3. Flush toxins and heavy metals from the cells, easing muscle pain and helping the body to eliminate harmful substances.
4. Improve nerve function by electrolyte regulation. Also, calcium is the main conductor for electrical current in the body, and magnesium is necessary to maintain proper calcium levels in the blood.
5. Relieve stress. Excess adrenaline and stress are believed to drain magnesium, a natural stress reliever, from the body. Magnesium is necessary for the body to bind adequate amounts of serotonin, a mood-elevating chemical within the brain that creates a feeling of wellbeing and relaxation.
6. Reduce inflammation to relieve pain and muscle cramps.
7. Improve oxygen use.
8. Improve absorption of nutrients.
9. Improve formation of joint proteins, brain tissue and mucin proteins.
10. Prevention or easing of migraine headaches.

Immortelle Oil

Helichrysum Splendidum (Miraculous Spritzer)

1. Anti-inflammatory
2. May relieve a migraine
3. Anti-ageing
4. Relieves insect bites
5. May relieve sinusitis
6. Menier’s Syndrome

Himalayan Salt

1. Detoxifies the body by balancing systemic pH.
2. Improves hydration by providing trace minerals.
3. Improves the mineral status of the body.
4. Reduces muscle cramps by improving minerals and hydration

 

Lavender

1. eliminate nervous tension
2. relieve pain
3. disinfect the scalp and skin
4. enhance blood circulation
5. treat respiratory problems

Myrrh

1. Anti-Bacterial, Wound Healing
2. Anti-Fungal
3. Anti-Tumoral
4. Antiparasitic
5. Analgesic,
6. Anti-inflammatory

Olive Oil

1. Anti-ageing
2. Antioxidant
3. Antibacterial

Plantain

1. Treats cold and cough
2. Eases skin irritations
3. Heals wounds
4. Treats ulcer
5. Relieves constipation
6. Reduces cholesterol
7. Controls blood sugar levels

 

Rooibos

1. anti-inflammatory
2. antioxidant
3. muscle relaxant properties
4. calm down allergies

Rose

1. Antidepressant
2. antiseptic
3. antispasmodic
4. antiviral
5. aphrodisiac
6. astringent

Rose Geranium Oil

(Miraculous Spritzer)

1. Astringent
2. Anti-depressant
3. Insect repellent
4. In vapour: relieves stress, mild depression, PMS, anxiety, and tension

Shea Butter

Assists with healing

1. blemishes
2. wrinkles
3. itching
4. sunburns
5. small skinwounds
6. eczema
7. skinallergies
8. insect bites
9. frost bite, and other skinconditions

Sea Salt

1. Detoxification
2. Relaxation
3. Relief of Rheumatologic Conditions
4. Antibacterial effect on the skin
5. Heals gums and teeth
6. Skin moisturizer

 

Soy wax

 

Soy is rich in Vitamin E, reported benefits include help in the relief of skin conditions such as

1. Psoriasis
2. Eczema
3. dry skin
4. cracked skin
5. cracked heels
6. rough cuticles

 

 

St John’s Wort

1. Alleviates depression and anxiety

1. Helps stiff and aching joints
2. Good for inducing sleep
3. Antispasmodic
4. Stimulates bile flow
5. Astringent
6. Sedative
7. Antiviral

Precautions for Using Essential Oil or herbal medicine

Use is not recommended for:

• Pregnant and nursing women
• Diabetics should avoid as it may have an interaction with diabetes medications.
• People undergoing surgery − it is best to stop using myrrh at least two weeks prior to surgery.
• Anyone taking anti-coagulants such as Warfarin because myrrh may have an interaction with this medication.
• Taking high doses can have possible side effects so it is unwise to do this unless you are working with a knowledgeable healthcare practitioner.