~Base elements~

CBD, or cannabidiol, is the second most prevalent active ingredient in the cannabis plant. While CBD is an essential component of medical marijuana, it is extracted from the flowers, leaves, stalks or stems of the hemp plant, whose THC content is exceptionally low (often so low it cannot be detected by testing equipment). One of hundreds of components in marijuana, CBD does not cause a "high" by itself because it's nonpsychoactive. CBD comes in many forms, including oils, extracts, capsules, patches, vapes, and topical preparations for use on skin. If you’re hoping to reduce inflammation, heal skin and relieve muscle and joint pain, a topical CBD-infused oil, lotion or cream – is the best option. Lucky for you, you have this very product in your hands!

Numerous studies have shown that CBD oil has anti-inflammatory benefits when applied to skin. This makes CBD a suitable ingredient for healing tattoos (and skin more broadly), as its calming benefits help reactive skin heal. The key benefit of CBD oil is that it has been found to have significant soothing properties. Its substantial skin-calming and skin-normalising effects can help minimise issues related to skin sensitivity, including redness and reactivity. Since all skin types are affected daily by environmental stressors, CBD’s soothing mechanism can help keep everyone’s skin in check.

Cannalchemy's skin healing tattoo butter is a versatile way for you to take advantage of cannabinoids, offering numerous healing properties. Your skin is the largest organ of your body, and it’s also your body’s first line of defence against invasive toxins. The skin acts as a protective layer with the body’s highest density of cannabinoid receptors. Cannabinoid receptors sit on the cell surfaces waiting for specific neurotransmitters (such as those found in cannabis) to bind to them. Different types of receptors are found in other parts of the body as well, in what is known as your endocannabinoid system (ECS). Once applied, the cannabinoids bind with the CB2 receptors in your skin, promoting a state of homeostasis and healing.

CANNABIDIOL (<0.03% THC)
CBD

As one of the earliest cultivated flowers, Calendula’s most popular use from ancient times to modern day has been as a skin treatment for minor wounds, burns, rashes, itchiness, callouses, insect bites, stings, acne and eczema. Calendula has the ability to promote the growth of healthy new tissue, increase blood flow to the affected area, boost collagen production, hydrate skin and speed up the process of skin repair. The flower contains glycoproteins and nucleoproteins which stimulate epithelial cell production (the cells that make up the outer surface of the body) and subsequently, is a great medicine for treating all kinds of skin conditions.

Thought to have originated in Egypt, it was an extremely important medicine in Ancient Greece, Rome and Arabia. During WWI it was used as an antiseptic for wounds; the main triterpenoid compounds in the plant are claimed to be the most important anti-inflammatory and anti-edematous (swelling prevention) components on the planet.

St. John's wort is a flowering plant in the Hypericaceae family named for its bright yellow flowers that were said to bloom for the first time around St. John the Baptist's birthday. The word "wort" means "plant" in Old English.

An oil made from St. John’s wort has also been used topically for wound healing and a variety of other skin conditions such as eczema and hemorrhoids for centuries. When applied to the skin, St. John’s Wort treats irritations, burns and scrapes by boosting blood flow to the affected area. When incorporated into a cream and applied to the skin, it can help keep open wounds clean by killing microorganisms. It has also been known to help keep your skin hydrated and soothe those of us with more sensitive skin.

~Herbal elements~

CALENDULA ~ Calendula Officinalis

ST JOHNS WORT ~ Hypericum Perforatum

COMFREY ~ Symphytum officinale

Comfrey is a shrub that grows in parts of Europe, Asia, and North America, producing clusters of purple, blue, and white flowers. Comfrey is famous for its long, slender leaves and black-skinned roots, which have been used in traditional medicine in many parts of the world. In Japan, the plant has been harvested and used as a traditional treatment for over 2,000 years.

The roots of the comfrey plant contain chemical substances called allantoin and rosmarinic acid. Allantoin boosts the growth of new skin cells, while rosmarinic acid helps relieve pain and inflammation. This is extremely beneficial not only for healing tattoos but also in applying to any part of your skin as the plant extract is extremely regenerative. Our skin healing tattoo butter has a comfrey content of 15 percent.

We combine the following organic, dry herbs in a large amber glass jar, then cover and fill to the brim with Sweet Almond Oil. We leave this brewing for 2-3 months in the sun and moon, allowing all of the beautiful properties of the herbs to infuse into the oil. We then strain the oil from the herbs and concoct into our skin healing tattoo butter.

~Butter elements~

Shea butter is fat that’s extracted from the nuts of the shea tree. It’s solid at warm temperatures and has an off-white or ivory color. Shea trees are native to West Africa, and most shea butter still comes from that region. Shea butter has been used as a cosmetic ingredient for centuries. Its high concentration of vitamins and fatty acids — combined with its easy-to-spread consistency — make it a great product for smoothing, soothing, and conditioning your skin.

Shea butter is also known with tissue regeneration and soften skin. Shea butter penetrates deep into skin to moisturise and prevent dry, cracked skin. Shea butter works like an emollient. It might help soften or smooth dry skin. Shea butter also contains substances that can reduce skin swelling.

SHEA BUTTER ~ Vitellaria paradoxa

KOKUM BUTTER ~ Garcinia indica

Kokum butter is an oil derived from the seeds of a fruit-bearing tree called the kokum tree, part of the mangosteen family. The trees are primarily cultivated in tropical regions of India. Kokum butter usually has a light gray or pale yellow tint and predominantly comprises a type of saturated fat known as stearic acid (1). The chemical structure of the fat allows kokum butter to remain solid at room temperature. Subsequently, unlike many other types of plant butter, kokum butter naturally has a very hard texture that melts easily when applied to the skin. It is much less likely to clog the pores than something like cocoa butter. We combine with shea butter & sweet almond oil to create a more spreadable consistency.

~Essential oil elements~

Frankincense, also called olibanum (Arabic: luban) is an aromatic resin obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia, particularly Boswellia sacra. Known as the king of essential oils, Frankincense has a variety of notable uses and benefits. This powerful essential oil is revered for its ability to beautify and rejuvenate skin when applied topically, and to promote cellular health and immunity. The perfume or aroma that Frankincense emits promotes feelings of satisfaction, peace, relaxation, and overall wellness, which explains its unique value in ancient times.

It helps in healing wounds, sores, ulcers, carbuncles, hemorrhoids, and inflammations. The essential oil of frankincense possesses antiseptic, astringent, carminative, digestive, diuretic, sedative, uterine, and vulnerary therapeutic properties.

Derived from the white Cedar tree, Thuja essential oil is a highly potent antioxidant that is filled with a well-balanced blend of natural chemicals that foster many different benefits, most notably for the skin. Also exemplifying antibacterial and antifungal properties, Thuja essential oil is known to be a perfect solution to treat skin conditions. Thuja essential oil is also known for being able to tone up and optimize the immune system. This means that even though it can remediate skin infections like warts, psoriasis, acne, eczema, moles, stop abnormal cellular growths, and much more, it can also make your body stronger to prevent many of those infections from coming back again.

Within the world of homeopathy, Thuja is known to be one of the remedies that is recommended to be always on hand for a practitioner because of its versatile and regular use for a range of skin ailments.

FRANKINCENSE ~ Boswellia Essential Oil

THUJA ~ Thuja Occidentalis Essential Oil