Soothing Body Oil 100ml

How to use?

Urban Veda Body Oils are designed to be used with the Ayurvedic ritual of oil-based massage, Abhyanga, which is practised to condition skin, stimulate limber movement, and calm busy minds. To follow an Abhyanga ritual, begin by rolling the bottle back and forth between the palms to lightly warm the oil. Dispense 4-5 pumps of oil, rub between palms for a moment and inhale the pure aromatherapy oils, before massaging for 5-15 minutes. Starting at your extremities, and adding more oil as needed, use long strokes along your limbs moving towards your heart, while switching to circular motions over joints, torso and chest. Allow to absorb before dressing or bathing.

Active Ingredients

Sweet Almond – Rich in vitamins A and E, monounsaturated fatty acids, proteins, potassium and zinc, sweet almond oil is a natural oil with a slightly nutty fragrance. It helps to cleanse and moisturise the skin and is used to reduce skin inflammation and to help skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. A lightly hydrating oil which is non-greasy and reasily absorbed.

Rose Geranium – With a strong, floral aroma, Rose Geranium is known for its healing effects and is traditionally used to reduce the visible appearance of cellulite through massage. It is soothing to dry skin, but also boasts detoxifying properties which help to clear congested complexions.

Patchouli – An oil traditionally used to aid meditation, and with a distinctive musky and earthy fragrance, patchouli is said to help stimulate the growth of healthy skin cells and heal dry, rough or inflamed skin. This in turn helps with wound healing and to reduce scarring.

Ylang Ylang – Long esteemed for its aphrodisiac scent, ylang ylang is considered to have a balancing and harmonising effect on the body and an uplifting effect on the mood. Ylang Ylang is effective in maintaining moisture and oil balance within the skin.

Lemon – With an uplifting citrus aroma, lemon is rich in vitamin C which promotes skin vitality. Often used for clearing acne, lemon can also be used to remove dead skin cells to create a smooth surface and can help to ease cold sores and insect bites.

Palmarosa – With a sweet floral scent, palmarosa helps to preserve the hydration levels in skin tissue and the body’s moisture balance. In folklore remedies, Palmarosa is used to relieve nervousness, having an uplifting effect on the mind.

Peppermint – Zingy and zesty, the scent of peppermint is sweet and delicate, and utterly refreshing. Cooling and stimulating, this aromatic essential oil helps to purify and cleanse skin and reduce excess sebum. Peppermint also helps to relieve skin irritation and can be cooling on sunburn.

Rosemary – is traditionally held to help reduce swelling and puffiness. Naturally antidepressant, uplifting and balancing, Rosemary’s stimulating aroma can refresh and rejuvenate, helping you to feel energised as well as refreshing mental fatigue.

Clary Sage – Native to Southern Europe, clary sage has a sweet, herbaceous fragrance and is often considered to be uplifting. It can help to relieve congested complexions and contains plant esters to help soothe inflammations, heal irritation and balance oil production.

Sandalwood – Woody and balmy, Sandalwood’s soothing properties moisturise and heal dry and sensitive skin. Imbued with a woody base note, alluringly balmy middle notes, with a hint of sweetness on the top note, Sandalwood is an all-round balanced spice which helps to engender calm.

Myrrh – Used as a precious remedy since antiquity, the warm and woody aromatic effects of myrrh are said to open the heart chakra, lifting our spirits. Myrrh is also good for chapped and cracked skin, and helps to relieve skin conditions such as eczema.

Ingredients

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Herb Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Flower Oil, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Leaf Oil, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Asparagus Racemosus (Shatavari) Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower Extract, Cymbopogon Martini (Palmarosa) Oil**, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil**, Salvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Oil, Santalum Spicata (Sandalwood) Wood Oil, Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh) Oil, Benzyl Benzoate*, Benzyl Salicylate*, Citral*, Citronellol*, Coumarin*, Eugenol*, Farnesol*, Geraniol*, Isoeugenol*, Limonene*, Linalool*

*Naturally occurring in essential oils, **Organic

*Ingredients are occasionally subject to change, as we strive to improve our formulas. Please refer to the packaging for the most recent ingredient list.