Ingredients Guide

BEESWAX

HYPERICUM

(Hypericom perfortum)

Peppermint

(Menta Pipertia)

TEA TREE

(Melaleuca Alternifolia)

GINGER

(Zingiber offcinale)

Canola Oil

CAMPHOR

(Cinnamomum camphora)

Calendula

(Calendula Offinalis)

Lemongrass

(Cymbopogon Flexuosus)

MENTHOL

CLOVE

(Eugenia Caryophyllata)

ARNICA

(Arnica Montana)

WINTERGREEN

(Gaultheria procumbens)

Eucalyptus

(Eucalyptus dives CT piperitone)

Capsicum

(Capsicum annuum)

LAVENDER

(Lavandula angustifolia)

Beeswax

Benefits:

• Can be edible but most benefits are external
• Can be used in aromatherapy, cosmetically, and medicinally
• Anti-bacterial, can help with abrasions and healing skin
• Locks in moisture in skin, which can protect from weather
• Will not clog pores (Good when needed frequent reapplied)
• Anti-Sceptic
• Anti-Viral
• Pure-Nothing artificial
• Mild scent to scentless-Will not irritate clients
• COSMETIC: Hydrating, Softening, Smoothing, Non-Comedogenic, Protective, Smoothing, Regenerative, Strengthening, Conditioning, Soothing, Collagen-Enhancing.
• MEDICINAL: Anti-Allergenic, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Viral, Protective, Regenerative, Strengthening. (Newdirectionsaromatics.com, 2019)

Used In:

• Original
• Recover
• Sport
• Relax
• Hotspot

Hypericum

Benefits:

• Naturally grown in Australia, particularly on the East Coast (http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Hypericum~perforatum)
• Also known as St Johns Wart (We like Hypericum better!)
• Dates back to ancient Greece-And was used for wound healing
• As well as helping with the body, it is beneficial for the mind, as there is evidence the use of Hypericum can help with mild depression, anxiety and other mood disorders
• Anti-bacterial, and anti-viral
• Anti-Inflammatory
• Would Healing Agent – Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92750/

Used In:

• Recover

Peppermint

Benefits:

• Multiple forms (Oil, plant, leaf water etc)
• Used in traditional medicine
• Can be used to relieve muscle pain, nerve pain and itchiness
• Can help with symptoms of cold and flu
• Can help relieve irritation
• Known to have calming effects
• Can help with nausea and IBS
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21144345
• https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/265214.php#risks_and_precautions

Used In:

• Recover

TEA TREE

Benefits:

• Australian
• Used for over 100 years in Australia
• Help boost immunity
• Can help with skin conditions such as acne, oily skin, dryness, and itching
• May speed up wound healing

Used In:

• Sport
• Hotspot

GINGER

Benefits:

• Dates back as fair as the 4th century BC
• Ginger helps internal muslces
• Used for 200 in traditional Chinese medicine
• Cold and flu relief
• Can help with symptoms of nausea
• Pain reduction
• Anti-inflammatory
• May improve brain function
• https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/265990.php
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92775/
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/zingiber-officinale

Used In:

• Relax

Canola Oil

Benefits:

• Third Largest vegetable oil in terms of usage
• Largest production of oil
• Using on skin has a huge range of benefits externally
• High in fatty acid, which can moisturize the skin
• Mild in taste and scent, preventing irritation
• Contains vitamin E and K, which can reduce the appearance of ageing
• Since it is not sticky, it can be used on oily skin with comfort
• Prevents skin infections due to its antibacterial properties
• Canola got its name from the phrase “Candian Oil”
• Reduces stiffness and tenderness
• Help with breakouts

Used In:

• Original
• Recover
• Sport
• Relax
• Hotspot

Camphor

Benefits:

• Organic compound
• Used to treat skin and respiratory conditions
• Can help improve skin overall
• Heals burns and other skin conditions
• Relief congestion and coughing
• Can help with muscle cramps and tightness
• Antispasmodic

Used In:

• Sport
• Hotspot

Calendula

Benefits:

• Extracted from Marigold flowers
• Can reduce inflammation when applied to skin
• Originates from Europe
• Safe for all ages (Unsure about pregnant women)
• Used for centuries (since the 12th Century)
• Use on skin increases blood flow to the area, helping with injuries, such as rashes and burns
• Often used in First Aid creams
• Loved by bees (Fac could be good for a post)
• Soothes skin conditions (such as eczema)
• Moistening to the skin
• Protects the skin against infection and other harmful Bactria
• https://www.healthline.com/health/calendula-oil#benefits (Has a ton of references for use)
• https://lamav.com/blogs/articles/what-s-in-my-skin-care-calendula-oil
• https://www.growveg.com.au/guides/the-many-uses-of-calendula/

Used In:

• Recover

LEMONGRASS

Benefits:

• Been used in India for centuries
• Can help with sleep and relaxation
• Can repel insects
• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti-fungal
• Can help fight the bacteria that can cause skin infections
• Can treat pain, spasms
• Can act as a pain reliver-Perfect in our Relax Wax
• Can relieve stress and anxiety
• Can relieve headaches and migraines
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221400851730010X
• https://www.healthline.com/health/lemongrass-essential-oil#side-effects-and-risks

Used In:

• Relax

MENTHOL

Benefits:

• Gives a cooling sensation
• Soothes symptoms of respiratory issues, including blocked noses, headaches and sore throats
• The use of menthol on the skin can reduce aches, pains and cramps
• Especially helpful for sprains thanks to its cooling sensation
• Creams with menthol are popular with athletes due to the anti-cramping and relief of skin irritations and relieving sensation, providing quick results
• https://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/blog/products/all-about-menthol-crystals.html
• https://www.leaf.tv/articles/what-are-the-benefits-of-menthol/

Used In:

• Sport
• Hotspot

Clove

Benefits:

• Australian
• Used for over 100 years in Australia
• Help boost immunity
• Can help with skin conditions such as acne, oily skin, dryness, and itching
• May speed up wound healing

Used In:

• Sport
• Hotspot

Arnica

(Arnica Montana)

Benefits:

• Commonly used to relive inflammatory pain
• Ideal to use on sports injuries
• Used in folk medicine
• Antiseptic
• Tropical pain relief medicine
• Grown in the highlands of Europe
• Combined with specialist sport massage, can assist in soothing inflammatory pain
• Can help reduce bruising
• The plant itself is a protected species (that’s a fun fact)
• May speed the healing process
• Helps with aching and fatigued muscles
• Decreased discomfort in pains and insect bites
• Increases blood circulation
• Stimulates white blood cell production
• Also effective in improvement of the skin due to sunburn

Used In:

• Recover

Wintergreen

Benefits:

• Can also be a tea! • Native to North America, with shiny leaves and red berries • Used by Native Americans medicinally • Induces relaxation (Perfect for recovery!) • Can induce sleep • Stimuates blood circulation • Has a warming effect, soothing muscles when used externally • Absorbable into the skin, direct benefits • Improves alertness • https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/essential-oils/wintergreen-essential-oil.html

Used In:

• Recover • Sport • Hotspot

Eucalyptus

Benefits:

• Many Species of eucalyptus
• Antispectic for any wounds

Used In:

• Sport
• Hotspot

Capsicum

Benefits:

• As well as being delicious, capsicum has many external benefits
• the digestive system, blood system, muscular/skeletal, and skin applications
• Warming-Perfect for the hotspot
• A natural source of warmth when used externally

Used In:

• Hotspot

Lavendar

Benefits:

• anxiolytic,
• antioxidant,
• anti-inflammatory, and
• Antimicrobial
• Inhaled can be calming and assist in sleep
• Can help with bug bites and burns
• Can help with fungal infections
• Support immunity
• https://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/blog/products/all-about-lavender-oil.html

Used In:

• Relax