Apothecary Oil: Sunshine

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) oil, Olea europaea (Olive) oil, Hippophae rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) berry, Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s Wort) flower/leaf, Calendula officinalis, Cera alba (Honeycomb/Beeswax) absolute, Honey, Maltodextrin, Parfum*, Tocopherol (Vitamin E).

* made with a blend of pure essential oils

Add oil to your palms, rub hands together briskly until they feel warm.Using very light pressure, gently massage in upward and inward circular motions, toward the heart. Give special attention to areas of lymphatic concentration: breasts, head, neck, feet, and abdomen.

Store in a cool, dark place. Use within 12 months.

* Always try a test patch the first time you use a new product. Not for internal use. Do not use on open cuts or wounds. This product has not been evaluated by Health Canada. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Contraindications may exist. Keep out of the reach of children. It is always recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. If irritation occurs, discontinue use.

Herbal body oiling is a simple yet powerful ritual of care—one you can feel almost immediately. Through self-massage, these plant-infused oils sink deeply into the tissues, nourishing the nervous, lymphatic, and immune systems. When the skin is well-hydrated, these systems remain resilient and supported.

BENEFITS OF BODY OILING:
- improved musculoskeletal and nervous system health
- softer, stronger, and healthier skin
- relaxed muscles and pain relief
- improved quality of sleep
- increased mobility
- stimulates internal organs
- lubricates joints, tones tissues, and strengthens limbs
- improved circulation and lymph drainage
- clearer thinking
- increased energy and stamina
- a well nourished whole body

HOW TO PERFORM SELF MASSAGE:

Perform this ritualin the morning for a day of vigor and increased energy; or before bed, for a more restful sleep.

Heat oil by placing the jar in a pan of hot water, until it is a pleasant temperature for you.

Sit quietly and slow your breathing. Applying the oil, generously to your body, working your way down:

- Crown of your head: work outward in a circular motion. spend some time here, to focus on your vital energy

- Face: upward, circular motion on forehead, temples, cheeks, jaw, ears

- Limbs (arms and legs): long, circular strokes, toward your heart

- Joints (elbows and knees): circular motion toward your heart

- Abdomen & chest: broad, clockwise, circular motion. On the abdomen, follow the path of the large intestine by moving up on the right side of the abdomen, then across, and down on the left side

- Feet: spend a few minutes here, there are many nerve endings

Leave oil on to penetrate for 5-15 minutes. Take a hot shower or bath to help expand the pores, so the oil is absorbed even more. Avoid vigorous application of soap. It’s okay to leave some of the oil on.

Gently pat yourself dry.