Icelands best kept secret
FJOLA Herbal Balm
Coconut oil (Cocos nucifera)
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It is nourishing and softening and is considered to create a balance between body and mind, as well as being protective.
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It is good on cracked dry skin and has a soothing effect on itching.
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It is most compatible to our body fat.
Beeswax
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Binds the oil better together in the balm, and is considered to be a natural preservative. It is also antiseptic.
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It helps to maintain skin moisture, softens and heals.
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It is foremost a base for the active ingredients in the balm, but they also have a good effect on the skin.
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
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It is considered to be one of the best healing herb in Iceland.
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Known for its healing and antiseptic qualities and seems to have good effect on itching.
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It is also considered to be balancing and good for the blood circulation.
Tealeaf oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) Teetreeoil
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It is antiseptic, antibacterial and it is good fungus, inflammation and acne.
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It is healing, it helps the skin to grow and it strengthens the arteries.
Castor oil
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Soothing, firming, stimulating and cleansing.
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Good to mix with other oils.
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It has been called "the hand of Christ"
Almond oil
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The oil is good for all skin types, and goes well into the skin.
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Considered good for burning sensation, itching, dryness of the skin and inflammation.
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Generally used in all kinds of skin treatments.
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Those with allergies should be careful in using it.