Body Care > Bruise Soother

How to make bruise soother:

PLEASE NOTE:

Although all the ingredients in these beauty recipes are natural, remember that it is still possible to be allergic to anything applied to the skin. DO NOT USE ANYTHING NUT BASED ON YOUR SKIN IF YOU HAVE A NUT ALLERGY. To test other ingredients make up a very small amount of the recipe you intend to use. Wash and gently dry a small patch of skin inside your elbow. Apply a little of the mix to the skin and leave for 48 hours. If you experience any redness or swelling DO NOT USE THE BEAUTY RECIPE AT ALL.

Please read Herbal Safety Guidelines before trying any of these recipes, since some ingredients should be avoided by certain groups of people.

Many essential oils and herbs should always be avoided by pregnant/nursing ladies. Check with a qualified health advisor if in doubt.

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This may help to soothe bruised skin. Geranium essential oil may irritate hypersensitive skin. Use geranium sparingly. Its intense aroma can cause headaches. Do not use geranium oil during the first 3 months of pregnancy and not at all if there is a history of miscarriage.

Ingredients

3 drops geranium essential oil
10ml sweet almond oil
2 drops lavender essential oil
2 drops sweet marjoram essential oil

Method

- Mix oils together and apply to affected area.