The other day, I accidentally burnt myself, TWICE! The first burn I pretty much left alone apart from cleaning the wound. The second burn was twice the size, so I used my homemade after-sun spray (just a bit left from summertime) as a burn cream.
The results are crazy! As much as I did NOT want to share these photos (it's winter, and the burns are on my legs...) I think it is important to see the difference firsthand.
I used a few drops each of lavender and peppermint essential oils and filled the rest of the bottle up with fractionated coconut oil.
Lavender is often called the "Swiss Army Knife" of essential oils (but particularly burns) and peppermint is used as a remedy for many things pain-related. These two oils are the first I would recommend to any oily beginner since they are so versatile.
Very useful info did not know that about lavender. Another one to plant :) Need to know how to extract the oils from the raw plant any idea? 💯
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Hi, and thank you for your interest! That is a very good question and there are several ways. The best way is to steam distill the flowering tops. I know that lavender is abundant: 20 pounds yields 7 pounds of oil, while for instance, Rose requires 60,000 blossoms for a mere 1 ounce of oil. It is very important to use natural flowers, free from pesticides - any condition during the grow period will affect the outcome of the oil, thus changing any medicinal properties.
I purchase my 100% pure, therapeutic oils from Young Living, a company with a "Seed to Seal" pledge. They either grow the plant themselves or have a trusted partner, and all products are thoroughly tested by a third party. I am happy to share how I save money with a wholesale membership and am paid for referrals!
I used to purchase essential oils at my local grocer and can now see and feel the difference. Did you know to be considered "pure" the bottle only needs 5% of the advertised oil, leaving 95% other stuff?! "Other stuff" could be carrier oils, floral water, or chemical solvents, like hexane, that are used for extracting more oil.
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Great I'll look into that! 95% other stuff sounds about right. I have to look up some UK companies. Thanks 💯🐒
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