the ingredients in this luxurious non-greasy lotion are traditionally used in western herbal medicine to support hormones, commonly used to aid with menstrual pain, bloating and mood . they're also known to assist with symptoms of menopause. (PCOS + endo girlies love this lotion).
the minty peach scent is naturally occuring from oils used, no added fragrance, synthetics or silicones added. it's just enough to provide a sweet mint cooling sensation, but enough that it fades away + you can use your favorite perfume if desired.
instructions--
for external use only. apply a small amount to chest, neck, upper torso, inner arms/thighs + massage into skin.
best practice for menstruating/premenopausal women; use for 3 weeks on, cease use for a week (the week of your menstrual cycle!), then begin the 3 on/1 off again. (if irregular, do your best to create a 3 week on, 1 week off routine- pro tip: look into basal temp monitoring to create the schedule).
best practice for women experiencing menopause: apply as often as desired, during symptom onset, applying extra during night sweats and hot flashes. create a montly cycle of 3 weeks of use, 1 week of no use.
ingredients --
shea butter, pure aloe vera, cacao butter, vitamin e, vegan glycerin, jojoba oil, cetaryl alcohol (fatty + non-drying, helps emulsify lotion to maintain consistency), wild yam root extract, peach infused rosehip oil, chaste tree root extract, peppermint oil
additional FAQ info:
wild yam and chaste tree extracts are often used in western medicine as a natural progesterone therapy as they're believed to assist in hormone balance. the body doesn't convert wild yam directly to progesterone, but the compounds in the ingredients are though to have a mild progesterone-like effect on the body. a 3-on 1-off use cycle is recommended based on the idea of mimicking the natural hormone cycle.
[ we never use any additives, metals, artifical ingredients or fragrances! ]
store in a cool, dry place + use within one year.
wild yam | supportive body lotion
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