Fall is all about going within. We see this in nature when the plants and trees send their energy to their roots to prepare for winter. I have recently been reminded of my roots as an herbalist and how it is originally what lead me to massage. While it is very much a part of my personal life, professionally it is something that I have somewhat kept on the back burner. There are various reasons for keeping it in the shadow but I would like to start shedding some light on it now.
For this season, I have chosen to make a lemon balm infused herbal massage oil. Over the summer I really enjoyed the refreshing peppermint oil I was using. Although it was one of the most aromatic of all of the infused oils I have used, I loved it for how lite and soothing it felt on the skin. So, I knew that I really wanted to use another member of the mint family. Internally lemon balm is wonderful for digestion, relieving both menstrual and intestinal cramps, and is anti bacterial and anti-viral. Lemon balm is known for its uplifting and slightly sedative qualities. Lemon balm is rich in antioxidants and is anti-inflammatory making it great for the skin. It soothes skin irritations as well as heals and tightens the skin. Although mostly a calming herb it is slightly stimulating and increases circulation. By infusing lemon balm in fractionated coconut oil it is easily absorbed into the skin allowing you to reap all of these wonderful benefits! Coming soon: Ginger infused Massage OIl
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