3 Easy and Affordable DIY Anti-Inflammatory Body Butters
By Brittany Villegas
According to dictionary.com “cope” is defined as facing and dealing “with responsibilities, problems, or difficulties, especially successfully or in a calm or adequate manner.”
Coping mechanisms are currently a dime-a-dozen on the internet. Brands are scrambling to find ways to remain relevant without appearing tone-deaf to the fact that people are anxious, isolated, broke, and/or sick.
Finding solutions to help people cope with anxiety, isolation, financial instability, pain, and chronic illness is at the core of our business model. Endometrix wouldn’t even exist had it not been for the defining moment that every single person on our team experienced when we first found out what endometriosis was.
I call it our “holy shit” moment. We finally find out what endometriosis is without having known about it for decades and say to ourselves, “Holy shit, why didn’t I know about this?! I need to help any way I can!”
Our manifestation of that help has been steady. Soon we will finally release our app that we have been meticulously developing for the past two years. However, in the meantime, we do want to help you cope any way we can, especially by giving you a sweet little reminder that indulging a little while caring for yourself is ok.
Complex times call for simple actions. Here are three affordable topical anti-inflammatory body butters that can be made at home, by your own hand, without putting a huge dent in your pocket that will make you feel like you just stepped out of the Swedish spa.
Turmeric Body Cream Ingredients © 2016, Kristy Collins Jackson, Bustle.com
1. Turmeric Body Cream
This simple, four-ingredient-based body cream is packed with antioxidants to help you tackle dry skin and inflammation. The Vitamin A in turmeric helps repair tissue and boost white blood cell count, while the Vitamin E found in it is a potent antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties.
Turmeric, which is traditionally used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine, has been shown to prevent joint inflammation, according to a 2006 study by the Arthritis Foundation of America.
Hormone Balancing PMS Balm Ingredients © 2018, HelloGlow.com
2. DIY Hormone Balancing PMS Balm
Whether you're menstruating or not, this five-ingredient body balm works to regulate your hormones and reduce symptoms like headache, nausea, bloating, irritability and depression.
The raspberry leaves in the balm are packed with many vitamins and nutrients like potassium, iron, vitamins c, b and e, along with antioxidants and alkaloids. Also, raspberry leaves are shown to strengthen uterine muscles.
The drops of evening primrose oil can reduce breast and pelvic pain, while the peppermint oil aids in digestion and can reduce nausea, vomiting and cramps.
Whipped Magnesium Body Butter © 2016, CoconutsandKettlebells.com
3. Whipped Magnesium Body Butter for Muscle Pain
This five-ingredient coconut-and-shea-based body butter contains magnesium oil, which combats stress and can reduce premenstrual symptoms.
Combined with Vitamin B6, magnesium can help relieve insomnia, bloating and breast tenderness. The jojoba oil in the butter works to thoroughly hydrate the skin, while the peppermint oil combats muscle pain and inflammation.