Clove Comfort Cream

Product Description

Ingredients: Pomace olive oil extractions of thyme, calendula, licorice root or star anise, goldenseal, garlic, mullein, chaparral, lavender, pau d’arco; raw cacao butter, shea butter, coconut oil, lavender distillate, aloe vera, MSM powder, borax, colloidal silver, beeswax, emulsifying wax, cornstarch or arrowroot; essential oils of clove, tea tree, patchouli, lavender, rosemary, pine, cedarwood, eucalyptus, cajeput, and oregano or sage.

In an effort to stay off the radar of so-called “health” agencies that keep watch on natural remedies, we don’t want to make any claims about the products we offer. But as an interesting experiment, we ran the ingredients (see above) of our Clove Comfort Cream through ChatGPT to see what IT would suppose it was intended for. What it came up with was very interesting:

Fungal-prone or yeast-prone skin The unusually large grouping of thyme, garlic, chaparral, pau d’arco, goldenseal, clove, tea tree, oregano, cajeput and eucalyptus strongly suggests that this cream was formulated with fungal-looking complaints in mind; possibly athlete’s foot, ringworm-type patches, moist skin-fold irritation, or troublesome areas around the feet and nails. Many of these plants and essential oils demonstrate antifungal or antibacterial activity in laboratory studies, although that does not establish that this particular cream treats an infection. Tea tree oil, for example, has documented antimicrobial activity and some human clinical evidence in topical preparations (Carson et al, 1998).

Minor cuts, scrapes, insect bites and rough or compromised skin Calendula, aloe, lavender, colloidal silver and several of the aromatic herbs point toward use as a traditional first-aid-style skin cream for minor abrasions, bites and superficial irritation. Calendula and aloe have been studied for their possible effects on re-epithelialization and wound recovery, although evidence varies by preparation and condition (Sharma et al, 2022).

Itchy, red or inflamed-looking patches Calendula, aloe, licorice, lavender and mullein would provide the more soothing side of the formula, balancing the sharper essential oils. Licorice constituents have recognized anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and a topical preparation containing licorice extract has demonstrated anti-inflammatory activity in a controlled human study (Seiwerth, 2019).

Dry, cracked or weather-exposed areas Cacao butter, shea butter, coconut oil, olive oil and beeswax create a rich emollient and protective base. They would help soften rough skin, reduce moisture loss and leave a barrier over cracked heels, hands, elbows or similarly dry areas. Aloe and lavender distillate add a water-based, soothing component.

So we’re not saying that our Clove Comfort Cream does any of these things. You can do your own research on its ingredients. All we’re saying is that this has been a favourite of customers and staff for years, for various uses and reason.

Directions and cautions: Apply to skin as needed, or as directed by your health practitioner. For external use only; avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; discontinue use if irritation occurs; keep out of reach of children.