Literal magic. Or science.
I originally bought this to use as a daytime oil; it didn’t exactly go according to plan as I discovered I prefer using a lotion in the am instead. However!! I am so pleased to have this oil on hand because it is an absolutely potent magic potion that has helped me so many times. I was completely blown away after using it on a whim on post epilation strawberry skin on my legs and it calmed the redness down overnight (if that doesn’t sound impressive, it should, because usually my recovery time is about a week, during which time I ask myself why I keep doing it, then promptly forget). I have since used it on any redness, bumps, rashes, insect bites, you name it - the anti inflammatory properties of this oil are ridiculously effective on my skin. So I will keep it stocked up as a fabulous medicinal ointment. I also just open the bottle to sniff it sometimes because I love the earthy, unique smell. I don’t detect the tomato or eucalyptus strongly but instead, what I’m assuming is the chaulmoogra. I’d never heard of it before so after some reading, was absolutely fascinated by its history, and would encourage at least a read of the Wikipedia entry for Alice Ball, a 23 year old African American scientist who first used chaulmoogric acid as an injectable treatment for leprosy.
As with some other Neighbourhood oils I’ve tried, this one is also such a special and effective formulation, which is a rarity these days. On top of that, the design is absolutely stunning. Thank you!