Makes 4 - 1.7 oz | 50 ml jar
INGREDIENTS:
1/3 cup jojoba oil
1/4 cup arnica oil
1/4 cup shea butter
1/8 cup coconut oil
1/8–1/4 cup of purified water (based on desired consistency)
3-4 drops comfrey oil
1 500 milligram bromelain capsule
1 teaspoon bilberry extract
5 drops frankincense essential oil
5 drops lavender essential oil
DIRECTIONS:
1. Place the jojoba oil, shea butter and coconut oil into the double boiler or heat safe dish and hot water. Bring it to a point where it is getting soft and stir with a whisk so that you continuously blend well.
2. Once well, blended, transfer to a small mixing bowl.
3. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. Add the arnica oil and comfrey oil.
4. Add the bromelain and bilberry extract.
5. Blend the frankincense and lavender essential oils into the mixture.
6. Once ingredients are blended, slowly add the water and continue to blend well. If you like the mixture thick, simply add less water. Try blending just a little at a time to help get the right consistency. Use as much or as little as you want.
Use two to three times daily until the bruise has diminished. If you notice any irritation upon use, use less frequently or discontinue use.
ABOUT THE INGREDIENTS:
Arnica works due to the helenalin, a natural anti-inflammatory agent. Not only does it reduce the discoloration of bruising, but it reduces the pain, too, as arnica is commonly used for sore muscles.
Coconut oil is great for helping to remove impurities and toxins from the skin and can help heal any damaged or bruised skin.
Comfrey Oil has anti-inflammatory properties. The leaf, root and root-like stem are commonly used to make medicine and has been attributed to its high content of allantoin, a substance that promotes new skin cell growth.
Bromelain comes from the pineapple. It contains proteolytic enzymes that help reduce the inflammation caused by bruises.
Bilberry, similar to the blueberry, contains antioxidants that will also reduce the swelling and appearance of bruises.
Frankincense has been used since biblical times and helps reduce pain and inflammation caused by bruising.
