One of the spices used to make curry is a fabulous root called Turmeric (Curcuma longa). Not only is it delicious in your favorite Indian dish, but its natural healing properties make it fantastic for your skin.
Turmeric is full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It provides prevention and healing for many skin issues including acne, eczema and psoriasis. Great for bruises, cuts and burns as well.
This calming and warming oil reduces pain and swelling making it great for joint and muscular pain relief.
Rubbing a natural massage oil containing turmeric on your abdomen may help with digestion, reduction of fluids and prevention of gas. Fantastic for menstrual cramps and nausea, too.
Turmeric powder is what gives curry its yellow color. So, you can expect the oil to be yellowish as well. The scent of turmeric is delightfully earthy, spicy, woodsy and warm.
Turmeric is regularly used in Ayurvedic medicine. Some of its medicinal uses include skin, heart, liver and lung treatments as well as with the treatment of diabetes.
Currently research is being performed on the use of turmeric as a cancer tumor inhibitor, an aid in the recovery of stroke patients, and as a diabetes and Alzheimer's medication. Exciting stuff!
Turmeric may irritate very sensitive skin and should be avoided during pregnancy.
As always, this information is provided for educational purposes and is not intended for any other use. Always follow safety guidelines when using essential oils and never use them without the guidance of a clinically trained aromatherapist or physician.
As always, this information is provided for educational purposes and is not intended for any other use. Always follow safety guidelines when using essential oils and never use them without the guidance of a clinically trained aromatherapist or physician.
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Welcome! I'm Stephanie, founder of Spoiled Rotten Bath and Body Boutique. I am a trained clinical aromatherapist and novice herbalist who enjoys sharing information about aromatherapy and herbs in an easy to read and understand format.
I started SRBBB with a basket of soaps and scrubs that I sold in the teacher's lounge when I was teaching. With the encouragement of friends, family and customers, over the years, I have gradually added more and more products.
I opened my first online store in 2001. I continue to sell in my own online store as well as five online sites for hand crafted items. I also sell locally at farmer's markets, craft shows and art fairs. My products can be found in yoga studios, gift shops, day spas, hair salons, holistic medical and dermatologist's offices.
As my children have grown older, and we have encountered skin issues like eczema and acne, my research into these areas and has also grown.
As I have grown older, my products have grown up too. I now offer a variety of natural aromatherapy skin care products for anti-aging. These are my favorite products to research and formulate.
Actually, I like to formulate anything that will help someone!
My products are 100% natural. That means every single ingredient is from nature. No man-made chemicals, fragrance oils or preservatives. There are no exceptions to this rule.
Most of my ingredients are Vegan. I do offer a few products that contain cow's &/or goat's milk, beeswax and honey. These products are clearly marked.
All of my ingredients are certified organic, organically grown or wild crafted & unsprayed.
Every single essential oil I use is intelligently selected. I have been trained in the chemistry of essential oils and choose essential oils for there therapeutic benefits.
I purchase only 100% pure, undiluted, therapeutic, and organically grown oils from trusted aromatherapists who import their oils straight from the distillers. When possible, I import straight from the distiller myself.
