The sun is our main source for vitamin D.

Vitamin D is essential for regeneration and must be activated by magnesium, to work in the body. It’s difficult to get the vitamin D we need from food, although some foods, such as mushrooms, may help when the sun is not out. Ultraviolet B rays in sunlight are responsible for the production of vitamin D and the rate of production can vary due to several factors such as exposure time, skin tone and time of day.

Generally, half the time it takes for your skin to feel a burning sensation is enough time to produce sufficient vitamin D. This might be a few minutes for fair skinned people and may take longer for darker skinned people. The most effective time is usually midday. If your shadow is longer than your actual height, it means the efficiency of vitamin D is lower.

Vitamin D is essential to the body for the absorption of calcium and for modulating cell growth, immune system functions, and reducing inflammation. Emerging research suggests that vitamin D has a key role in preventing and for treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, hypertension, glucose intolerance and multiple sclerosis.

Vitamin D deficiency can cause thinning of bones, or rickets, making them brittle and mis-shapen, and can lead to other conditions such as osteoporosis and osteomalacia, resulting in increased pain. This is often seen in children who are vitamin D deficient. Reduced vitamin D can also cause severe asthma in children, cognitive impairments, cancer and risk of death from cardiovascular disease.

So we need that sun. We need just short bursts, with protection that also deals with historical damage, without blocking those all-important healing rays.

Our Protective Sun contains Sweet Almond Oil; packed with vitamin E to protect cells from sun damage by reducing DNA damage and chemical and structural changes in the skin that have been caused by the sun’s rays. It also contains Hemp seed oil to help deflect some of the UV rays without affecting the absorption of vitamin D, while deeply nourishing down through the skin layers. We also add moisturising, softening and healing raspberry seed oil. According to a 2000 study, raspberry seed oil offers a 28-50 SPF protection factor against UVB rays. And carrot seed oil is said to have an spf of 35-40. Carrot seed oil is famous for its protection from sun damage, and its collagen boosting anti aging qualities. Avocado oil has the highest SPF of all of the vegetable oils and coats the skin surface with a thin, protective layer that guards it against direct external influences. We all know Aloe Vera is both protective and healing to the skin, and especially protective from sun damage. Frankincense, with an SPF of 57, smooths lines and increases the elasticity of the skin.

So our Protective Sun Balm is just that; a Sun Balm. It’s not a sun block. We recommend shade, or cover up and wear a hat, for the most effective sun block. You need short bursts of sun, and you can use our Protective Sun Balm each time you go out, to protect down through the layers of the skin, and deal with existing damage, while still letting those precious rays through.

Check out our Protctive Sun Balm HERE!

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- Amy -

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- Angelique -

Hi there! I just wanted to send a quick message to say THANK YOU for the Vapor Rub! This has been a godsend for my snuffly 4 year old! She gets so upset when she’s congested and we’ve tried every product available to get some relief but this has actually worked! And we love that its all natural! – Lynette S"

- Lynette -

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- Louise -

I have been using you pet magnesium on my anxious pup for a week or so now and OMG! I have noticed a difference in his behaviour already! He hates the wind and when we last had a windy night he slept right through it when he would usually be up barking all night. Great product thanks. – Stephen B"

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The Cat & Dog Magnesium spray works well for our dog with anxiety in the car.
He still shakes but not half as much and have only been giving it to him for 3 weeks.
Thank you for your help and advice."

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I would like to thank you for developing such a great product deep eeze spray it has reduced the pain in my foot 95% in a very short time and no longer require pain relief."

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I have suffered for years with arthritis and bad sleep (I had a motorbike accident) for years I have tried every thing possible. I have taken anti-inflammatory tablets until I got a sore tummy.
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I use your magnesium oil with most clients and the pain spray for those who have injuries. A while ago a woman who farms came to me for massage. She had terrible varicose veins in her legs, all ropey and bulging but not inflamed. I generally avoid those areas or apply only the lightest touch (lymphatic massage). The following week she came back and there were no bulging veins!! I asked her what had happened and she said she was using your varicose vein spray twice a day. In only a week her veins receded! Amazing product. I now refer everyone with this issue to the product."

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I had a fall and bruised my knee and shoulder and the Deep Eeze spray helped me sleep better. We bought the spray for my husband who has chronic back pain after a 6mtr fall 23 years ago. Yes we are old but this stuff is making our lives easier. Many thanks."

- Sjirk and Hermina -

I love your magnesium spray for the body. When I have had leg or foot cramp, this spray works almost immediately, allowing me a good night's sleep without pain. I love it. You have several products I love and also the fact that they are pure, natural and made with love."

- Jude -

I suffer really bad from insomnia. I've tried everything and nothing seems to work. I was lucky enough stumble upon The Herbalist at an event. I talked and said how I don't sleep, my eyes twitch alot and feeling absolutely exhausted. I was shown the Magnesium spray, I was skeptical but I bought it anyway. I have slept every single night all the through since I purchased it.

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I bought cracked skin balm for my cracked heel this summer. The cracked heel was very sore and within 2 days of using this balm the pain was gone. I have recommended this product to friends who have had great results and I bought a jar for my brother for Xmas. He has suffered cracked heels for decades and tried numerous products none that have worked until he used the cracked skin balm. Thank you"

- Carolyn -