Description
For cuts, scrapes, burns, rashes, chapped skin, insect bites, etc.
Produced by Beauty in the Weeds, formulated for PocKit Survival.
Size: 1 balm tube, 0.15 ounces (4.25 grams)
Coconut oil:
Anti-inflammatory: Coconut oil contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that can help to soothe and reduce redness. It may be beneficial for conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Antibacterial and Antifungal: Coconut oil has antimicrobial properties that can help to fight off bacteria and fungi on the skin. This may help to prevent acne and other skin infections.
Protective Barrier: Coconut oil forms a protective barrier on the skin that can help to shield it from environmental damage, such as UV rays and pollution.
Stinging nettle:
Skin irritation: Stinging nettle balm can help soothe skin that is dry, chafed, sensitive, or irritated.
Rashes and redness: It may also provide relief from skin rashes and associated redness.
Inflammation: The herb’s natural anti-inflammatory qualities make it effective for skin complaints and for supporting overall health.
Pain relief: Applying the balm to sore muscles or joints can increase blood flow and local temperature, which helps to alleviate pain.
Minor wound healing: Stinging nettle can support the healing process for minor cuts and burns.
Plantain:
Soothes insect bites and stings: Plantain balm can alleviate the pain and irritation from bee stings, nettle stings, and mosquito or spider bites.
Promotes wound healing: It is effective for minor cuts, scrapes, and scratches, accelerating the healing of skin cells and helping to stop minor bleeding.
Reduces inflammation: The balm calms irritated skin and reduces swelling from rashes like poison ivy, eczema, and dermatitis due to its anti-inflammatory compounds.
Moisturizes and protects dry skin: Its mucilage content provides moisture and nourishment to rough or chapped skin, forming a protective barrier.
Helps with foreign matter: Plantain can act as a “drawing” agent, helping to draw out splinters, thorns, or other irritants from the skin.
Treats other irritations: It can also be used to soothe sunburn, rashes, and even irritated skin on pets.
Calendula:
Anti-inflammatory Action: The anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing benefits of calendula help calm flare-ups, reduce redness, and alleviate itchiness associated with conditions like eczema and dermatitis.
Wound Healing: Calendula contains triterpenoids that promote wound healing and can help prevent infection in minor wounds, burns, cuts, and scrapes.
Antiseptic Qualities: Saponins in calendula have antiseptic properties that contribute to its ability to treat and prevent infection in wounds.
Cedarwood:
Cedarwood essential oil may benefit the skin by soothing irritation and inflammation, acting as an antiseptic and antibacterial agent for acne-prone skin, and helping to balance oily skin and moisturize it
Lime peel:
Controls oil and tightens pores: Its astringent qualities can help regulate oil production and tighten the appearance of pores, making it suitable for oily skin types.
Clears acne and breakouts: The oil’s antimicrobial properties can help fight acne-causing bacteria, reducing blemishes and promoting healing.
Brightens skin tone: The presence of Vitamin C and citric acid can gently exfoliate the skin, lighten dark spots, and improve overall skin tone for a radiant glow.
Fights aging signs: Antioxidants in lime essential oil help neutralize free radicals that lead to fine lines and age spots, contributing to firmer, smoother, and more youthful-looking skin.
Antioxidant Protection: The antioxidants and carotenoids in lime oil protect skin from environmental stressors like UV radiation and pollution.
Soothes and revitalizes: The oil has a refreshing effect that can stimulate circulation, revitalizing tired skin and reducing inflammation.
