Organic St John’s Wort Infused Oil
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Organic St John’s Wort Infused Oil
100 ml
Cosmos Organic
Ecocert
Cold Pressed
From France
100% Pure And Natural
Uses
Use as an ingredient in your blends to make
Soothing massage oils for skin prone to discomfort
Soothing aftersun oils
Massage oils and balms to soothe the body after exercise
Instant recipe by Aroma-Zone
Joint relief massage oil
St John's wort macerated oil
50 ml
American wintergreen essential oil
2 ml
Litsea cubeba essential oil
2 ml
Italian Helichrysum essential oil
1 ml
Roman chamomile essential oil
1 ml
Apply to sore areas
Synergies
For soothing effects: juniper, American wintergreen, lemon eucalyptus and Thymus saturoides essential oils, Lavandin super, German chamomile, and calendula macerated oil.
For regenerating and soothing aftersun care: True lavender and blue cypress essential oils, rose hip carrier oil, calendula macerated oil.
Properties
As a cosmetic ingredient, organic St John's wort macerated oil is recognised for the following properties:
Calming and soothing: on sunburn and skin prone to redness.
Softening: an invaluable relief product for even the most adventurous athletes.
Its purifying and restorative active ingredients revitalise the skin.
It is reputed to relieve itchy skin.
Indications
Sun burn and overheating,
Delicate and sensitive skin
Athletic remedies
Skin prone to redness and itching
In practice
Use mixed with your oil blend, for local applications, as compresses, dressings or poultices, or for rubbing or massaging into the areas concerned, or to make up an oil treatment product or aftersun oil.
For inclusion in the oil phase of cosmetic products.
Culture
Organic, certified by Ecocert Greenlife in accordance with the Ecocert standard available at http://cosmetiques.ecocert.com
Quality
100% natural, with no chemical additives or treatments, cosmetic quality
Production process
Solar maceration of organic St John's wort flowering tops in organic extra virgin olive oil for 3 months with daily manual agitation.
Part of the plant used
Fresh flowering tops
Botanical name
Hypericum perforatum L.
Botanical family
Clusiaceae
Function
Cosmetic ingredients
Other names
St John's wort, herb with a thousand virtues
Oxidative potential
Sensitive
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St John's wort is a botanical plant growing to between 40 and 60 cm tall. It is widespread in all temperate regions of the world, and is very common in France, where it grows mostly along roadsides. It owes its Latin name, Hypericum perforatum, to its perforated leaves with lots of translucent dots in them. The flowers of this herb have always been used in balms and ointments to combat gout, rheumatism, burns and to heal wounds.
St John's wort is a botanical plant growing to between 40 and 60 cm tall. It is widespread in all temperate regions of the world, and is very common in France, where it grows particularly along roadsides. It owes its name, St John's wort, which means "thousand holes" , to the many translucent dots that make up its leaves. The flowers of this herb have always been used in balms and ointments to combat gout, rheumatism, burns and to heal wounds. Ambroise Paré recommended it as a valuable remedy "for deep wounds and wounds that pass through the body" .
Organoleptic properties
Appearance: runny oily liquid
Colour: bright red to dark red
Odour: similar to olive oil with a slightly medicinal note
Density
0.91–0.92
Saponification index
184–196
Storage
Macerated oil sensitive to oxidation. Store in a cool place (temperature below 20°C) away from light and air.
Precautions
Do not use before exposure to the sun (risk of photosensitisation)
Do not use on pregnant women or young children
For external use only
Warning
The properties, indications and methods of use described above are derived from scientific literature and/or reference books or websites in aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informational purposes only and cannot under any circumstances be considered as medical information. This information cannot under any circumstances replace a diagnosis, consultation or medical follow-up, nor engage our liability.
Environmental qualities and characteristics product sheet
Reference
01156 - Organic St John's wort carrier oil bottle - 10 ml
Main packaging material
Glass bottle
Recyclability
Most packaging can be recycled
Reference
0012101 - Organic St John's wort 100 ml
Main packaging material
RPET (recycled PET) bottle
Recyclability
Most packaging can be recycled
Recycled material
Packaging contains at least 80% recycled material
Rewards and penalties
Aroma-Zone gets a bonus for managing packaging made from recycled plastic.
Reference
0056601 - Organic St John's wort 250 ml
Main packaging material
RPET (recycled PET) bottle
Recyclability
Most packaging can be recycled
Recycled material
Packaging contains at least 85% recycled material
Rewards and penalties
Aroma-Zone gets a bonus for managing packaging made from recycled plastic.
EO = Essential Oil
VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil
Clove essential oil: 1 drop
Bay laurel essential oil: 1 drop
Peppermint essential oil: 1 drop
St John's wort: 2 drops
Use: 2 drops of the mixture 3 times a day, applied locally to the abscess.
Zingiber officinale (ginger) essential oil: 1 ml
Eugenia caryophyllus (clove) essential oil: 0.5 ml
Mentha piperita (peppermint) essential oil: 0.5 ml
Lavandula spica (spike lavender) essential oil: 1 ml
St John's wort carrier oil: add up to 10 ml extra as required for product optimisation
Use: 3 drops applied locally to the sensitive area 5 times a day for 5 to 7 days.
Cistus ladanifer (gum rockrose) essential oil: 2 ml
Rosewood essential oil: 2 ml
Egyptian rose geranium essential oil: 2 ml
St John's wort carrier oil: add up to 30 ml extra as required for product optimisation
Use: 1 topical application 3 times a day for 5 days Aroma-Zone note: St John's wort macerated oil has a risk of photosensitisation. Do not expose yourself to the sun after applying this mixture.
Celery essential oil: 1 ml
Helichrysum italicum essential oil: 1 ml
Mastic tree essential oil: 1 ml
Virginian juniper essential oil: 1 ml
Mediterranean cypress essential oil: 1 ml
Rose hip oil: 2 ml
St John's wort carrier oil: add up to 3 ml extra as required for product optimisation
Use: 3 topical applications a day until marked improvement, in addition to a circulatory treatment Aroma-Zone note: Celery essential oil and St John's wort macerated oil carry a risk of photosensitivity. Do not expose yourself to the sun after applying this mixture.
Artemisia dracunculus (tarragon) essential oil: 2 ml
Mentha piperita (peppermint) essential oil: 2 ml
Lavandula latifolia spica (spike lavender) essential oil: 3 ml
Gaultheria procumbens (American wintergreen) essential oil: 1 ml
St John's wort carrier oil: add up to 15 ml extra as required for product optimisation
Use: 3 drops locally until improvement Aroma-Zone note: St John's wort macerated oil carries a risk of photosensitivity. Do not expose your skin to the sun after applying this mixture.
Apply to the skin 1. Soothe with hydrosols In a 150ml bottle, mix:
100ml true lavender hydrosol
25ml rose hydrosol
25ml peppermint water
Apply compresses generously soaked in this mixture to the sunburn 2 times a day 2. Treatment with essential oils In a 10ml bottle, mix:
2ml spike lavender essential oil
4ml St John's wort carrier oil
4ml calendula carrier oil
Aroma-Zone note: St John's wort macerated oil has a risk of photosensitisation. Do not expose your skin to the sun after applying this mixture.
Apply a few drops locally, 4 to 5 times a day on the 1st day, then 2 to 3 times a day for the following 2 days.
Spike lavender essential oil: 3 ml
Helichrysum italicum essential oil: 1 ml
Egyptian rose geranium essential oil: 2 ml
St John's wort essential oil: add up to 15 ml extra as required for product optimisation
Argan oil: 30 ml
Use: 3 topical applications a day until completely healed Aroma-Zone note: St John's wort macerated oil carries a risk of photosensitivity. Do not expose skin to the sun after applying this mixture.
Oil phase:
10 g plant-based emulsifying wax
8 g rosehip seed carrier oil
6 g carrot macerated oil
6 g avocado carrier oil
6 g tamanu macerated oil
4 g St John's wort macerated oil
4 g neroli wax
4 g camellia carrier oil
Aqueous phase:
20 g neroli hydrosol
20 g rose hydrosol
10 g rose geranium hydrosol
8 g tragacanth gum gel
Directions: Make an emulsion following the usual procedure. Finish with the essential oils of your choice in terms of fragrance.
Monarda fistulosa (wild bergamot) essential oil: 1 ml
Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil (tea tree): 1 ml
Thymus vulgaris ct thuyanol (thyme with thuyanol): 1 ml
Mentha piperita (peppermint) essential oil: 0.5 ml
Achillea millefolium (yarrow) essential oil: 0.5 ml
Corylus avellana (hazelnut) oil: 11 ml
How to use: 4 to 6 applications a day as required until a clear improvement is seen.
50 ml organic neutral shower gel
25 ml orange blossom hydrosol
25 ml St John's wort macerated oil
45 drops blood orange essential oil
50 drops grapefruit seed extract
17 drops of natural vitamin E
Directions: Pour the neutral shower gel into a bottle, followed by the hydrosol. Add the remaining ingredients and mix vigorously.
Bay laurel essential oil: 1 drop
Tea tree essential oil: 1 drop
St John's wort macerated oil: 2 drops
Use: Massage into the gums.
Cistus ladanifera essential oil: 1 drop
Mediterranean cypress essential oil: 1 drop
Fragrant geranium essential oil: 1 drop
St John's wort essential oil: 20 drops
Use: Applied topically.
100 ml St John's wort macerated oil
50 drops of sea buckthorn carrier oil
10 drops true lavender essential oil
5 drops Lavender stoechas essential oil
Directions: Mix all the ingredients
Use: Apply to cleansed skin after exposure to the sun, on sunburn.
Wild bergamot essential oil: 0.5 ml
Egyptian rose geranium essential oil: 0.4 ml
Clove essential oil: 0.1 ml
St John's wort carrier oil: 10 ml
Argan carrier oil: 5 ml
Hazelnut carrier oil: add up to 50 ml extra as required for product optimisation
Use: 3 topical applications a day for 3 weeks Aroma-Zone note: St John's wort macerated oil carries a risk of photosensitivity. Do not expose yourself to the sun after applying this mixture.
40 drops Mediterranean cypress essential oil
30 drops celery essential oil
20 drops of Cistus ladanifera essential oil
30 drops true lavender essential oil
20 drops Helichrysum italicum essential oil
40 drops mastic tree essential oil
40 drops patchouli essential oil
10 ml argan oil
10 ml St John's wort macerated oil
5 ml castor oil
50 ml tamanu carrier oil
Directions: Mix the carrier oils and essential oils, then add the temanu carrier oil.
Use: Apply a small amount to the hands, then spread over the legs, once a day at bedtime, starting at the ankle and working up towards the knee, applying gentle pressure. Repeat this gentle massage 6 times without adding any lotion. Apply the same treatment to the other leg. Aroma-Zone note: The macerated oil presents a risk of photosensitisation. Do not expose yourself to the sun after applying this product.
30 drops carrot essential oil
20 drops rose geranium essential oil
20 drops patchouli essential oil
30 drops real lavender essential oil
5 ml jojoba essential oil
5 ml borage essential oil. borage
10 ml Chilean rosehip seed carrier oil
10 ml wheatgerm carrier oil
5 ml St John's wort macerated oil
50 ml sweet almond carrier oil
Direction: Blend the essential oils and carrier oils, then top up with sweet almond carrier oil.
Use: Massage a few drops of lotion into the skin on the stomach morning and evening.
True lavender essential oil: 1 drop
Cajeput essential oil: 1 drop
Clove essential oil: 1 drop
Sweet almond carrier oil: 10 to 15 drops
Arnica or St John's wort carrier oil: 10 to 15 drops
Use: Gently massage into the temples Aroma-Zone note: St John's wort macerated oil carries a risk of photosensitivity. Do not expose yourself to the sun after applying this mixture.
Thymus satureoides (Thyme saturoides) essential oil: 1 ml
Gaultheria procumbens (American wintergreen) essential oil: 0.5 ml
Ocimum basilicum var basilicum (Tropical basil) essential oil: 0.5 ml
Cananga odorata (Ylang-ylang) essential oil: 0. 5 ml
Laurus nobilis (bay laurel) essential oil: 0.5 ml
Eucalyptus citriodora (lemon eucalyptus) essential oil: 1 ml
Hypericum perforatum (St John's wort) carrier oil: 10 ml
Corylus avellana (Hazelnut) carrier oil: add up to 30 ml extra as required for product optimisation
Use: 6 to 8 drops 3 times a day, applied locally to the painful area Aroma-Zone note: St John's wort macerated oil may cause photosensitivity. Do not expose yourself to the sun after applying this mixture.
20 drops Cistus ladanifera essential oil
20 drops patchouli essential oil
20 drops mastic tree essential oil
10 drops Mediterranean cypress essential oil
20 drops true lavender essential oil
2 ml St John's wort macerated oil
5 ml tamanu carrier oil
15 ml wheatgerm carrier oil
Directions: Mix the essential oils and oils, then add the wheatgerm carrier oil.
Use: Pour a few drops on your index finger and apply to the affected area 3 times a day and after each bowel movement, until you feel a sensation of well-being.
Spike lavender essential oil: 5 ml
St John's wort essential oil: 5 ml
Use: Apply a few drops of this formula to the burnt area (apply to cover an area larger than the burnt area itself) 3 to 5 times a day immediately, at 10-minute intervals, then 3 times a day until completely healed Aroma-Zone note: St John's wort macerated oil may cause photosensitivity. Do not expose to the sun after applying this mixture.
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