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A Bruise Cream: Importance of Choosing Your Base
I recently made a bruise cream for a friend of mine, a 42-year-old male who got a bruise on his abdomen out of nowhere. He does not know how it occurred.
Admittedly, it was not a large bruise or one as severe as I have seen before, but it was still bothering him, specifically, he had a 'bruising' feeling that radiated outwards from the bruise area towards the lefts heading towards his hip bone.
He saw me on Day 2 of the Bruise.
I made up a simple yet very effective aromatic cream for him, which he used and was shocked at the results, considering he is a sceptic when it comes to aromatherapy. He told me that from now on, he won't second-guess coming to me.
I am a big believer in choosing your bases based on their therapeutics rather than using anything as a means to 'carry' the essential oil.
For this bruise cream, I used a mix of Calendula Cream, Arnica Cream, and Sea Buckthorn oil. Because there was a separation (even with well-mixed oil and creams), I added a solubiliser.
Both Arnica and Calendula are well known to help with bruises.
Arnica works by increasing local blood flow to help reabsorb leaked fluids (blood) under the skin, reducing pain, oedema, and helping to remove the discolouration of the skin faster. It reduces swelling and inflammation mainly due to its active component, helenalin. Arnica should only be applied to intact skin and never applied to mucous membranes, around or inside orifices, or around the eyes.
Calendula works due to its anti-inflammatory properties, such as its flavonoids, carotenoids, and triterpene alcohols that lower inflammation and reduce swelling. One of its main active constituents is faradiol.
Calendula promotes blood flow and oxygen to the treated area, stimulating new tissue growth. It encourages the repair of damaged skin, aiding in the rapid recovery from bruises, sprains, and strain-related trauma, and has Antioxidant Effects: It helps prevent oxidative stress to skin cells at the site of the injury.
Sea buckthorn oil is a nutrient-dense botanical used to support skin repair and reduce inflammation, and speeds up the healing process of minor skin issues such as bruising. Rich in Omegas 3, 6, 7, and 9, plus vitamins E and K, it helps strengthen skin integrity and promote tissue regeneration. A small amount of this oil goes a long way, and keep in mind it can stain skin and clothes due to its high carotenoid content specificially zeaxanthin dipalmitate.
The essential oils I chose for this were a blend of Lavender Vera, Helichrysum from Corsica, and German Chamomile.
Lavender essential oil works for bruising primarily by reducing inflammation, accelerating tissue regeneration, and relieving pain. It promotes healing by aiding collagen synthesis and wound contraction, helping bruises fade faster when applied promptly to unbroken skin, often supported by its calming and antioxidant properties.
German Chamomile essential oil helps heal bruises primarily through potent anti-inflammatory action, utilising active compounds like chamazulene and flavonoids to reduce swelling and redness. It penetrates deep into skin layers to soothe soreness, promote faster tissue regeneration, and reduce discolouration.
Helichrysum essential oil accelerates bruise healing by reducing inflammation, reducing pain, and speeding up the absorption of blood, often called the "arnica of essential oils". Its key components, italidiones, promote rapid hematoma resorption and improve circulation to damaged tissues. It is best applied diluted topically to bruises.
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A Bruise Cream: Importance of Choosing Your Base
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