Care oils made with Amazonian plants
A repellent and anti-inflammatory treatment that offers a natural protective oil against insects of all kinds. Protective and curative, it is also an anti-inflammatory. Native Americans use the fruit as well as the bark and leaves, for their anti-inflammatory properties. Their way of doing things is ancestral, and Guyanature has rushed to study its properties in order to implement a practice that can be exploited on the market (in compliance with the teachings of the Native American populations). This oil is processed to extract the active ingredient as part of the development of a repellent. In short, Carapa has antiparasitic properties. A protective care oil against insect bites, such as mosquitoes, agouti lice (in Guyana), aoutas (in mainland France). Protective and curative.
This Amazonian oil is a blend of three care oils obtained by Guyanature, this very active balm was part of the kit of some Western doctors who were familiar with certain cultural practices. The Amazonian oil is therefore the result of this blend of a plant endemic to Roura and two others from the antipodes. This balm is very useful in cases of rheumatoid arthritis, classified in the category of so-called "microcrystalline" arthritis, in fact, various crystals such as various calcium salts, responsible for hyper-calcification. This autoimmune disease is responsible for inflammation, induced by the body's own antibodies causing tissue damage. This balm was also used for the treatment of tendonitis, another restrictive inflammation, because it affects the fibrous tissue connecting the muscles to the bones. It also treats ligament inflammation; the ligaments connecting the bones together.
This natural vegetable oil with camphor (or camphorated oil) is an excellent treatment for colds, flu, and sore throats. It's also an excellent antiseptic treatment for heat rash, for example. Apply this oil to clean skin. Prepared with camphor resin, this natural oil, made using an ancient technique, will prove very effective. Do not use this oil on children under five years old. A traditional oil revisited by Guyanature. Rediscover the effectiveness of our ancient recipes. DO NOT GIVE TO CHILDREN UNDER 15 YEARS OLD.
This natural skincare oil, extracted from the berry of a palm tree growing in the Amazon rainforest, is known to have been harvested and processed by the Native Americans of the Amazon. It brings suppleness and protection to your skin. Made from an artisanal recipe, very popular in French Guiana, it nourishes tissues and restores their vitality. It therefore prevents skin aging. This oil has great fluidity and penetration into the skin (for massages). It can be used on children's skin. It regenerates brittle or damaged nails, as well as hands. Babaçu skincare oil is ultra-gentle for the entire body and for the whole family. A skincare oil for dry, dehydrated, rough, or flaky skin. Can be used as a daytime facial oil. Place a little oil in your hands and apply it directly to the skin, massaging it deeply.
This natural care oil was made in Guyana for the French army's health service. Used in the trenches, Le guérit-tout (in Creole), or more often called tabac, was used by the "poilus" of 1914. It has ANTISEPTIC properties, because it contains chemical compounds, alkaloids, which in very small quantities are very effective against "infections" of all kinds. Treatment to be applied at the first signs of trouble. Indeed, this oil decongests blocked bronchial tubes and allows better breathing. Apply the oil on a cotton ball, protecting the skin with gauze for example (slow combustion: which releases the active ingredients of these associated oils) or apply it to the upper part of your chest, making it penetrate well. Apply this oil to the back, at the level of the shoulder blades (avoid the spine, because le guérit-tout contains campesterol and β-amyric acetate.
Natural skin care oil with Indian wood, is in fact a disinfectant and a gentle antiseptic for the skin. Used by colonial troops, and in theaters of operations. Known for its antirheumatic, antibacterial and antifungal properties, it was an ally for the military during their travels in the Amazon rainforest, for a very long time, hence the name of this "ARMY MILITARY OIL". A natural plant-based antiseptic, aseptic, bactericidal, bacteriostatic, anti-inflammatory and disinfectant skin care oil. It will help regenerate cartilage in the knee, elbow, and others. Healing, toning, deworms your skin, but also very effective against colds or minor breathing problems. This oil was made in Guyana for the armies of the king and the emperor and thus widely used during the battles of 1914 by war surgeons to avoid amputations or infections.
Muirapuama, a Brazilian name, indicating a stimulant, particularly for sexual fatigue. The action of "wood bandé" acts as a stimulant, therefore, on a sympathomimetic substance: acetylcholine, a substance present in the nerve fiber. Wood bandé allows the contraction of the muscle fiber, and, allows the action of acetylcholine. The inhibition of acetylcholine, being often responsible for sexual asthenia. The stimulating effect of wood bandé gives the muscles the possibility of stiffening and the stimulating sensation is felt, it is hypertensive In fact, wood bandé stimulates the muscle fiber, it also contains steroid substances, stimulants of the central nervous system. It promotes the dilation of blood vessels. But hey, to guarantee you the big night.... Known for centuries by Native Americans for its aphrodisiac qualities, wood bandé ensures erectile power (Pété braguette).
A treatment for skin conditions such as acne or eczema has been traditionally treated for many years by bushidata from the nettle family. Purify your face of its impurities with this natural care oil. Made from an ALUKU recipe, its use is cleansing, but also antiseptic (destroys microbes and opposes their development), healing, aseptic (prevents the introduction of microbes and limits infection). This shrub is used against serious skin disorders. This highly developed natural care oil treats the most resistant skin disorders (eczema). For affected skin. Medicinal oil against "eczema", skin conditions in general, acne, spots, "contact eczema", etc. This soothing and antiseptic oil acts on irritated scalp (anti-dandruff).
Double nourishing effect for the skin with this natural care oil. The combination of these 2 antioxidants, cocoa and coconut, revitalizes and nourishes your skin thanks to its high content of provitamin A (β-carotene), which released in the body will allow the synthesis of this provitamin A, in vitamin A, or retinol (anti-radical) and E (antioxidant), many saturated fatty acids having a very good affinity with the skin. Cocoa "complete food", is indeed essential for the supply of certain vital substances to our body. It contains different components: like coconut, vitamin E (tocopherols), vitamin of fertility, reproduction and muscle tone. The property of these vitamins is that of stopping the aging of tissues (or at least to make it regress). For which skin types? ... For dry and combination skin. This oil is restorative and very hydrating for the skin.
A regenerating treatment. A natural, super-fatted, emollient care oil for the softness and well-being of the skin. Roasted cocoa beans are used to create a restorative hand oil. Its emollient properties restore elasticity to tissues damaged by pollution or household products. Cocoa contains various components, such as vitamin E (tocopherols), a vitamin for fertility, reproduction, and muscle tone. This vitamin's property is to stop tissue aging (or at least reverse it...). This cocoa care oil is regenerating and exfoliating for mature skin. Face and body. Emollient, it softens the skin, relaxes tissues, calms irritations and inflammations, and is analeptic (reconstitutes, strengthens, stimulates).
A treatment that nourishes the skin and restores shine to the hair. Hibiscus is rich in antioxidant substances, which fight against stress caused by free radicals. This is due to the anthocyanins found in the plant, the natural pigments that give the flower its red and orange color, white flowers containing very little, except, concentrated in the heart. This treatment oil will restore vitality to the hair, an unprecedented shine, suggesting "good health of it." It stimulates hair growth and prevents the appearance of split ends. This oil restores suppleness and shine to the hair. Facilitates detangling, styling oil, nourishing for all hair types. For a hair mask, on dry hair: massage your scalp well when applying, then let it sit for at least 30 minutes. Rinse and wash your hair.
This blend of three oils comes from African medicine recipes. The presence of polyphenolic compounds explains the antioxidant properties of this shaping fluid. The transformation of quinic acid contained in mango leaves, existing in the form of glucoside. By transformation, a ketone derivative of this acid is obtained which, combined with the various fatty acids contained in coconut and parepou oils, treats the hair follicle, the hair is lubricated and supple. The fiber of the frizzy hair softens, it can grow without curling, and thus, the hair can be worn long or medium length. This treatment oil gives frizzy hair suppleness and shine, facilitating hair growth, while giving volume.
This natural hair care oil nourishes and moisturizes the scalp. Coconut oil is as nourishing as the best olive oil. But also, blending hibiscus flowers and leaves will restore vitality to the hair, an unprecedented shine, suggesting "good health of these." Creole populations prepared a gel by crushing hibiscus leaves which produced a viscous substance due to the presence of mucilage. Applied to the hair, this "homemade gel" restored suppleness and shine to the hair. This fragrant mucilage was also used to invigorate the complexion. This oil nourishes and moisturizes the scalp and gives a silky appearance to the hair. Easy to style, the hair remains shiny. Makes fine hair easy to detangle. On dry hair: massage your scalp well when applying, then let it sit for at least 30 to 60 minutes. Rinse and wash your hair using a very mild shampoo.
A hair care product that promotes hair regrowth. This natural hair care oil comes from an ancient Creole recipe for hair and scalp care. Parepou is a palm tree; its berries lubricate the fragile skin, irrigated by fine capillaries, known as the "scalp." The berries of this palm tree are also used to be transformed into oil for cosmetic use. Its vitamin-rich properties, particularly B vitamins, make it an ally for nourishing and revitalizing your hair and scalp. It is known to help hair regrowth. It produces an oil extremely rich in provitamin A or beta carotene; this oil has the property of rebuilding tissue. It promotes hair regrowth and revitalizes hair. It prevents hair loss and adds volume.
Special care for braided hair. A natural, nourishing hair care oil for all hair types, especially braided hair, which needs special attention. It is therefore important to moisturize your scalp when wearing dreads. Dreads are heavy and often contribute to itchy or dry scalps. Parepou is effective against hair stress. Combined with B vitamins, the berries do wonders for our hair. The combination of Parepou, Coconut, and Palmachristi promotes hair growth and prevents dryness. It is a source of vitamins and enriches the roots. Can be used daily. Rub a few drops of oil onto your fingers, then apply to the skin and massage the scalp around each dread, but also along the entire length of the hair.
A treatment for sleep and falling asleep. A natural care oil from an ancient Creole recipe, promoting sleep. The soursop tree is a tropical fruit tree cultivated for its fruits with a thousand medicinal virtues and for its shiny green foliage. A fruit with tender pulp, the virtues of the leaves are calming, sedative and fight against insomnia, they are antispasmodic, and also used for rhinitis, flu and pleurisy. De-stressing, this oil helps to relax and, thanks to its antispasmodic power, promotes restful sleep. Massage the temples and cerebellum. Apply a few drops of oil to your temples by massaging them gently. Apply 1 drop of this oil to the third eye (sinus), rub the oil in, and repeat with 1 additional drop, up to four applications, this will provide relaxation of the central nervous system.
Close to the cocoa tree, the Cupuaçu fruit has a very sweet and pleasant flavor and aroma, in fact it is often compared to the taste of cocoa with the fruity aroma of papaya and bananas. It is a fruit rich in flavonoids, powerful antioxidants that help the body stay young, neutralizing the action of free radicals and protecting the skin and all the body's cells from aging. It is a source of essential fatty acids that help keep skin soft and make your hair shiny. Essential fatty acids such as oleic and stearic acid, very nourishing for the skin. Polyphenols, antioxidants that fight free radicals causing premature skin aging. Protective natural care oil for delicate, dry to very dry skin. It nourishes tissues and restores their vitality. Can be used on children's skin. Regenerates brittle or damaged nails (bath). Ultra-gentle oil.
An antiperspirant and regenerating treatment. Maintaining skin elasticity and hydration is essential! This is the oil you need for dry skin! Being concentrated in vitamin C, it will therefore appreciate its moisturizing properties. This natural Turmeric oil will be a valuable aid against skin aging. This spice is also known for its great natural anti-inflammatory powers, soothes sensitive and irritated skin. Turmeric has great aseptic, antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps eliminate blackheads and pimples. But this treatment oil also reduces excessive perspiration of the soles of the feet. It reduces micro lesions while preventing wounds and other discomforts resulting from excessive perspiration. Both dry and oily skin will appreciate it.
This natural plant oil with bushidata and carapa, very elaborate, "treats" bites, inflammations due to them, disinfects them, and heals them (papillonitis, other bites). Symptoms of butterflyitis: For affected skin. Made from an ALUKU and AMERICAN recipe, its use is calming, but also antiseptic (destroys microbes and opposes their development), healing, aseptic (prevents the introduction of microbes and limits infection). As for Carapa, this large tree is a powerful repellent succeeding in keeping away the most harmful insects, as well as parasites and mites. Native Americans use the fruit as well as the bark and leaves, for the anti-inflammatory and aseptic virtues that these offer. Indispensable during your excursions in the forest or in infested areas.
An anti-inflammatory and analgesic treatment. This combination of banana and turmeric makes it a natural treatment oil with anti-inflammatory properties, to treat and relieve your pain. The sap of the banana bud was used in traditional medicine, particularly among the Caribbean Indians for wound healing. Banana peel contains a resinous sap that stains clothing; it turns out that an oil made with this sap treats painful joints. As for turmeric, its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties are well-proven. This natural treatment oil treats urea crises (uremia, stones, renal colic). Regulates acetone crises and relaxes, soothes the organ (action due to the presence of unsaturated diketones). This oil relieves back pain but also sciatica.
Couachi contains lactones, the main one being quassin, which is known to be febrifuge and depurative; however, the external application of couachi (quassia amara) can be extremely effective against macaque worms (worms whose larvae are born in living tissues and feed on them), but also in the treatment of irritations caused by the female butterfly responsible for butterfly disease. Burns can be treated with couachi oil. The bitter principle of couachi will then diffuse, treating the bronchi. Be careful, however, couachi should not remain in contact with the skin for more than a day if you want to use it as a repellent.
This natural vegetable hair oil is special for frizzy hair, ideal for Afro hairstyles, and for all hair types. This gel will help you flatten your hair and will provide it with very good hydration (very important effect for better hair health). In addition, it will help you stop hair loss and promote its growth. Okra is an excellent antioxidant that protects hair and reduces its aging. It is a perfect treatment for brittle hair by hydrating the follicle. It also deeply nourishes frizzy and Afro hair.
Natural care oil promoting blood circulation. Venotonic (increases the diameter of the veins), it is prescribed against phlebitis, it promotes better blood circulation. The heavy legs care oil must always be applied from the calves, to go up to the pelvis, the left leg must be favored in this direction, because the femoral artery being the intermediary of the blood circulation, of the upper and lower parts of the body, must be able to produce this exchange, of which the heart rate is the regulator. Garlic is a natural lotion that contains many active and beneficial substances for the human body. Garlic has anti-inflammatory and toning properties. Garlic and papaya are extremely effective against this discomfort caused by poor blood circulation. The combination of papaya and garlic restores this balance of circulatory functions, papaya has vasodilatory properties.
You knew the African Shea, this gigantic tree, with a cousin, native to Sudan (used by Guyanature), but which is found in a good part of Africa, is especially present in Ivory Coast a "vegetable butter" which is obtained from the fresh almond by heating said almond in water. This extracted butter melts with the heat of the hand allows a multitude of uses. Guyanature uses shea butter from Africa, from its botanical name vitellaria paradoxa. African Shea, a very nourishing care oil for your body. Enriching, nourishing for the skin. For dry to very dry skin. Damaged skin, chapped in winter season. Shea nourishes the tissues and treats them to restore their vigor. This care oil, thanks to the properties of shea, acts effectively against premature aging of the skin.
A specific treatment to improve blood circulation. This care oil promotes better blood circulation. Powerful, theobromine has interesting effects if consumed in moderation. Coffee brings not only physical vitality, but also mental vitality, due to the presence of two substances found only in green coffee beans. This enzyme serves to detoxify the body, thus discharging these poisons secreted by certain bacteria that are toxins and promotes blood circulation. A natural care oil, for better blood circulation. Venotonic, the combination of coffee and roasted tea promotes blood circulation and makes it more fluid. The poor circulation oil is applied from the calf up towards the hips. It is necessary to favor the left leg, because the femoral artery is the intermediary of the transit of blood flow from top to bottom, and from bottom to top.
A muscle and joint treatment A natural treatment oil from an ancient Native American recipe, soothing muscle and joint pain. It's an ally for athletes! It's also a very good source of antioxidants, dopamine, and potassium. Banana peel contains a resinous sap that stains clothing; it turns out that this sap is used in the composition of this oil. It produces the same effect as a balm, to treat painful joints. All skin types. Against muscle wrinkles and as a preventative against cold muscle incidents: cramps, strains, etc. For sports before and after exercise. Joint pain (osteoarthritis and arthritis).
Native to tropical America, the herb "bad head" "character of men, bad leaf" in Guyana, is essential in the health garden for its medicinal and aromatic properties. A treatment for "fungal infections" of the feet, hands, and nails. MYCODERM CARE OIL is recommended for the inhibition of yeasts, including the most well-known pathogenic "candida": "candida albicans" (under the folds of the breasts and armpits). It is antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal. For affected sensitive skin. A natural and treating care oil for "fungal infections" of the feet, hands, and nails. It cleanses the dermis and destroys the fungus deep down. This natural care oil is used against "mycoses" (buds) of the feet, fingers, nails (under the nails), palms of the hands, etc. The action of Bushidata combined with that of the herb fever (headache herb), gradually eliminates the mycelium affecting the skin.
This natural care oil, derived from a Creole artisanal recipe, nourishes both the body and hair and restores elasticity to tissues. Coconut oil is as nourishing as the best olive oil; Creole medicine used it to make body ointments. The milk extracted from the fresh pulp is antiperspirant, so it was rubbed on the feet before putting on shoes. The virtues of the coconut tree are countless! In tropical countries. Coconut Care Oil is moisturizing and nourishing, ultra-gentle for the skin of adults and children. For all skin types. Coconut oil repairs dry and tired hair. This coconut oil (like all other Guyanature oils) retains all the properties of coconut, without any alteration by chemicals or pesticides. Nourishing and soothing, it will make your hair shine. Rich in lauric acid, it helps protect your hair every day.
A treatment with African shea and Amazonian wassai, gives a very nourishing care oil for your body. Enriching, nourishing, softening, and antioxidant, for the skin. For dry to very dry skin. Damaged, chapped, cracked skin. Cosmetology uses wassai for its tissue regenerative properties, wassai is also anti-aging. The combination of shea butter with its nourishing and regenerating properties as well as those of wassai berries will give you much more radiant and healthy skin. It is also made from wassai, limiting water retention in the tissues, water retention which, with age, tends to hollow the face in certain areas, such as the chin. For dry to very dry skin. Regenerates the skin with its antioxidant properties. A very enriching oil for the body and face. A wassai night mask is excellent and recommended for facial care.
Roucou is a shrub producing red fruits and traditionally used by Native Americans, who smear it all over their bodies to protect their skin from the sun and insects (see description of Roucou oil). As for Carapa, this large tree is a powerful repellent that successfully repels the most harmful insects, as well as parasites and mites (see description of Carapa oil). Native Americans use the fruit, as well as the bark and leaves, for their anti-inflammatory properties. Roucou combined with Carapa makes it an effective treatment oil for insect bites, reducing the pain of any kind of insect bite. Reduces the pain of a wasp, horsefly, or ant sting. It prevents swelling after a firefly or fly bite for no reason (wasps in Guyana). It treats and disinfects a spider bite, for example, or even agouti lice.
An enriching facial treatment This natural care oil comes from an old recipe used by the ladies of quality at the Laotian court. In Cacao, Guyana, every year at a certain time, they celebrate the "rambutan", the most coveted fruit from Asia. . High in vitamin C, but also vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), which regulates red blood cell count, rambutan moisturizes the skin and calms inflammation. It restores vitality to dry and tired skin, it is an anti-aging agent. This natural care oil is enriching for facial skin. It gives a radiant complexion and skin texture. It protects and nourishes very delicate skin.
The combination of two plants, a melastomataceae acting as a reconstituent of fibrous tissues (healing), and another plant less and less present in Guyana, except in Creole gardens, restructuring (this one) having a regenerative action of fibrous bone tissues, the wear of which often results in herniated discs. This bone fiber constituting the second part of the intervertebral disc, connecting each vertebra, once damaged, it causes the cracking of said disc, and leaves the gelatinous nucleus (first constituent of the intervertebral disc) to put pressure on the nerve roots, and more seriously on the spinal cord. The restorative action of this oil, calms the pain caused by these micro bone lesions. A treatment for interosseous micro lesions. This treatment concerns the interosseous connections, carpals, metacarpals (hands), tarsals and metatarsals (feet). This oil can be used to treat the bony junction of the knee.
This natural care oil comes from an ancient Native American recipe. This tree, called redwood in Guyana, from which the resin is extracted, offers properties similar to those of Peruvian Balsam. The medicinal properties of these two plants treat and relieve lower back pain and neck pain. Soothing and "numbing," this "analgesic" oil relieves rheumatism. Papaati is a very little used oil, but it is comparable to another caesalpiniaceae: hymenaea courbaril, or "dog poop," from which a varnish is extracted suitable for treating the most beautiful Native American creations. The antibacterial action of papaati would combine the appropriate antibacterial functions, prompt to treat bacteria infecting the joints and lumbar discs (lower back pain). Papaati eliminates the formation of bacterial foci within worn cartilage.
Stimulating and restorative care oil for cartilage. It strengthens the cartilage for sports or other uses (sports dancing, gymnastics, competitive swimming, fitness, etc.). Bone fragility. Muscle softener, this oil can be used before exercise, or to soften or soften mucous membranes. It softens the skin and muscles. It can be used to increase your sports or other performance. It is ideal for violent sports such as combat sports or martial arts, athletics, road sports, football, bodybuilding, and other sports requiring brutal and sustained effort. It can also be used before or after a weight training session to soften the desired muscle(s).
The pulp of the berries of the Patawa palm is used in particular by the "Guarani" Native Americans, for its revitalizing and regenerative properties of the vital system, the berry, as well as its almond, are also used in the cosmetic and soap industry. The fruits of this palm contain a high content of vitamin E, its action is therefore regenerative. Similar to the Cocoa tree, the Cupuaçu fruit is a fruit rich in flavonoids, powerful antioxidants that help the body stay young, which neutralize the action of free radicals and protect the skin and all the cells of the body from aging. It is a source of essential fatty acids that help keep the skin soft, such as oleic and stearic acids, very nourishing for the skin. The combination of Patawa and Cupuaçu in this natural oil regenerates your skin and restores elasticity to it by reducing stretch marks.
An antioxidant skin treatment. This natural, super-oily skin care oil deeply hydrates and nourishes your skin. A palm tree, whose berry juice is a fortifier. Cosmetology uses Wassai oil for its tissue regenerative properties. Wassai is anti-aging, and creams made with wassai limit water retention in the tissues, a water retention that, with age, tends to hollow out the face in certain areas, such as the chin. Wassai oil is also a saponification base, which is also used to make soaps and shampoos. For dry to very dry skin. Regenerates the skin with its antioxidant properties. A very enriching skin care oil for the body and face. A wassai night mask is the perfect choice, recommended for facial treatments, even more effective than cucumber.
This natural care oil comes from two trees, known in French Guiana as Redwood and Carapa. They are known for their powerful properties. In the Amazon rainforest, a strong balsam scent invades our senses, as redwood diffuses its strong and heady fragrance. The resin (oleoresin) extracted from redwood offers properties similar to that of Peruvian Balsam. It is also a cough suppressant and decongestant. Native Americans use the fruit, as well as the bark and leaves, for their anti-inflammatory properties. This care oil is disinfectant, promotes wound healing, and is good for problem skin, boils, and other skin reactions. It restores flesh, cartilage, tissue, etc. It is made from Native American recipes in French Guiana. This soothing and antiseptic oil can be used for your irritated scalp (inflammation in general).
This natural care oil will be your ally in fighting the flu. It will soothe joint and muscle pain often associated with the flu. Banana associated with pluchea carolinensis, or cure-all (in Creole), or more often called devil's tobacco, in Guyana, will complete the great virtues of this oil. It has ANTISEPTIC properties, because it contains chemical compounds, alkaloids, which in very small quantities are very effective against infections of all kinds. This care oil acts against colds, sore throats, fever, and should be applied at the first signs of illness. Apply the oil to a cotton ball, wrap the neck with a scarf (slow combustion: which releases the active ingredients) or apply it to the upper part of your chest, making it penetrate well. Apply this oil to the back, at the level of the shoulder blades (avoid the spine).
Sulfur oil is known for its antibacterial properties, making it ideal for acne-prone skin. It does double duty when it comes to pores. Sulfur kills bacteria and removes excess oil, reducing buildup in pores. To use sulfur oil, take a cotton ball and pour a little oil on it. Dab the cotton ball soaked in sulfur oil onto areas with dermatological inflammation (acne, eczema, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, etc.). Leave on and then rinse thoroughly with clean water if desired. Do not use on the skin of children under 15 years of age.
Treatment oil for inflammation of lymph nodes, flesh, bruises, burns, itching, overheating, etc. It is important to specify the effectiveness of white annatto oil on a chronic skin disease. These skin lesions are very annoying, but also very unpleasant, because they cause unbearable itching. ». The anti-inflammatory action of white annatto is notably due to the presence of iodine, preventing the hulls from ripening, by inhibiting β-bixin. Iodine acts only as a catalyst, but does not enter into the reaction. If the annatto shell sees β-bixin partially inhibited, the seeds, themselves, fix β-carotene or provitamin A, essential for revitalizing cartilage, in order to promote blood circulation in the spinal cord.
This oil, derived from an ancient Creole recipe, promotes sleep and helps fight fever. Used as medicinal plants by almost all traditional medicines in tropical regions, they are used locally against headaches. This natural care oil promotes and improves sleep (temple massage). Relaxing and soothing for the body, it helps the body relax after a difficult day. Against anxiety, stress, hyperactivity. Apply a few drops of the oil to your temples, massaging them gently. Same use as soursop, except that the mixture of these two plants does not provide a sedative action, but a relaxing one (it calms stress) and regulates nerve impulses. Compared to soursop alone, the mixture of these two plants can be used for the entire body.
A preventative treatment against sunburn. Roucou is a shrub that produces a fruit, the coloring of which is beta-bixin. The oil extracted from the seeds is the main source of carotenoid pigments such as bixin and norbixin. Bixin is used as a food coloring, but it is also recognized as a protective agent against ultraviolet rays and as an antioxidant. 100 times richer in beta-carotene than carrots, Roucou oil stimulates melanin production. It also contains vitamins and minerals as well as ellagic acid, which neutralizes free radicals and has antioxidant properties that protect against UV rays. It is therefore an excellent pre- and post-sun preparation. Roucou also contains an important vitamin that restores vitality: ascorbic acid, or more commonly, vitamin C. It is traditionally used by Native Americans, who rub it all over their bodies to protect their skin from the sun and insects. It is also beneficial for insect bites of all kinds, as it prevents your skin from swelling.
